Project Officer North Somerset Bat Survey (AP12612) - Bath, BA2 7AYAbout the roleThere is urgent need to understand how global environmental changes impact biodiversity. Urbanisation is a significant factor in current and predicted species extinctions and a major threat to biodiversity. The Bat Conservation Research Lab at the University Of Bath, led by Dr Emma Stone is running the North Somerset Bat Survey working in partnership with North Somerset Council to gather spatial distribution data on bats across North Somerset to enable sustainable development. This project is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund with thanks to National Lottery players.The North Somerset Bat Survey (https://batconservationresearchlab.co.uk/north-somerset-bat-survey/), is a citizen science project conducted with North Somerset Council to generate long term bat acoustic and distribution data through public engagement, that will be used to inform urban and rural development planning decisions at a county level. Detectors are hosted at 12 centres around the county and we coordinate groups of volunteers to engage in bat surveys by deploying detectors, recording and uploading data and creating bat distribution maps. We are seeking an experienced committed project officer to lead and manage the administration and delivery of the project in 2025 including developing and delivering education materials for local schools, and volunteer training and materials, manage the website and social media, conduct bat acoustic surveys, analysis of acoustic data, use of R for mapping of data, reporting, conduct PR and media events and volunteer engagement and review. .EssentialExperienced in acoustic analysis of bat callsExperience of developing and delivering education materialsExperienced in statistical analysis, mapping and predictive modelling in R or similar softwareProject management skillsExcelling writing and reporting skills Public engagement and speaking skillsDesirableExperience of coordinating citizen science programmesManagement and development of education programmesMedia experience including Radio and TVAdditional informationThis contract is offered on a full time, 12 month fixed term basis.For informal discussions relating to this role, please contact Emma Stone els201@bath.ac.uk, or Thomas Foxley tf289@bath.ac.ukWhat we can offer you:We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expensesWe are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on Twitter for more information. Closing Date: 14 May 2025 Department: Technical & Experimental Salary: £26,038 to £29,659