CEDar Project Officer ( 6 months, possible extension)

Honeycomb Jobs is working with a large Public Sector organisation, looking to recruit a temporary Full-time CEDar Data Support Officer (6 months, to be reviewed).

The Client – The large Public Sector organisation is situated in the Bangor catchment area.

The Role: To collect, collate, manage and disseminate robust spatial data sets to facilitate biodiversity initiatives ( local, national and international)

Duties will include but will not be limited to:

• To provide a customer-focused Record Centre for Northern Ireland special data sets.
• To support Environmental Recording Community to ensure a flow of validated, fit-for-purpose data.
• To manage and maintain data sets.
• To manage and maintain existing and new web products for customers.
• To enable access to data (and information) by various audiences.
• To assist, as required with current web-based and social media requirements.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will meet the following criteria;

Essential:

• A degree, or equivalent qualification in Geography, Science (Botany, Zoology, Geology), Environmental Science or related subject(s) and at least six months experience of database applications, defined as any of the following:

• part of a team that has collected, validated & verified and collated records/data
• experience of working with large spread-sheets that contain multiple rows and columns, e.g., Excel, .csv files, etc.
• experience validating and verifying data sets.

• Knowledge of spatial referencing systems, with map reading skills, and associated working knowledge of the Irish- and UK-grid based systems.
• Competence in MS Office applications (Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Excel) and GIS applications.
• R programming experience.
• The ability to interpret written and numerical information.
• Have the ability to work as part of a team and on your own with minimum supervision.

Desirable :

• A proven interest in natural history.
• Knowledge of biological recording.
• Direct experience of verification of environmental records of any species group.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Carla Forte , Public Sector Sourcing Specialist at Honeycomb Jobs on

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** Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications and present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who are not meeting the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding. **