Nature Recovery Data Management Officer

Do you enjoy turning data into meaningful insights and helping shape the future of wildlife conservation? If so, we're looking for a Nature Recovery Data Management Officer to join our Land Management Section and play a key role in supporting nature recovery across the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Working with colleagues and partner organisations, you'll develop and manage ecological data and GIS systems that help us understand, monitor and report on the condition of habitats and species throughout the National Park. Your work will provide the evidence that helps shape conservation priorities and informs important decisions about the future of one of the country's most iconic protected landscapes.

About us

We are the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, an organisation that protects, enhances and promotes the immense beauty, wildlife and character of the Yorkshire Dales. Set against expansive heather moorland tops, each valley has its own distinct charm, from crags and waterfalls to an underground labyrinth of caves.

You'll join a supportive and knowledgeable team that is passionate about making a positive difference for the National Park and the communities who live and work here.

The benefits

• Generous leave: starting at 26 days' annual leave, pro rata, plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of Local Government service
• Pension: Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Flexible working: including flexitime, flexi-leave and blended working options
• Wellbeing benefits: Subsidised Healthcare scheme, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme, staff discounts and an employee assistance programme
• Learning and development: Ongoing support for continuing professional development and training
• Free parking at our car parks
• Relocation package available

The role

This is a varied role that combines data management, GIS, analysis and partnership working. You will:

• Develop and manage ecological and spatial datasets that support nature recovery work across the National Park
• Maintain systems that record, monitor and report progress against our nature recovery objectives
• Analyse habitat and species data to produce reports, statistics and insights
• Help develop GIS systems and processes that support colleagues across the Land Management Section
• Work closely with Local Environmental Record Centres and other partners to improve data sharing and collaboration
• Contribute to habitat suitability and predictive modelling that helps inform conservation priorities

About you

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with data and has the skills to turn information into meaningful evidence and insight. You'll have:

• Experience of working on GIS or data management projects
• Experience of managing and validating datasets
• Strong GIS skills and an understanding of spatial data
• Knowledge of data protection and data sharing requirements
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills
• A Level 4 qualification (or above) in a GIS-related subject

A degree-level qualification in ecology, wildlife conservation or a related subject would be an advantage but isn't essential.

Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to nature conservation and enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and partners to achieve positive outcomes for wildlife and habitats.

Join our team!

We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

For an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact Ian Court, Senior Wildlife Conservation Officer, on 01756 751602 or [email protected]

Closing date: 11pm on Monday, 21 September 2026

Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 5 October 2026.