<div><p>Salary: £31,942 to £33,898. Office Based (with Fieldwork). Permanent. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early.</p><p>We’re looking for a Biodiversity Monitoring Scientist to join our Biodiversity & Land Use Group based in Wallingford. As part of a small, collaborative and multidisciplinary group of Ecologists, Data Scientists and Engineers, you’ll play a key role in collecting, analysing and communicating evidence that informs conservation and management decisions. You’ll also contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects monitoring biodiversity across the UK and internationally.</p><p>This is a role where you can make a real impact – combining fieldwork with analytical and research responsibilities. While much of your time will be office-based, you’ll head out into the field a couple of times each month, visiting sites mainly across the South of England to deploy and maintain cutting‑edge biodiversity monitoring technologies.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Planning, coordinating, and undertaking UK-based fieldwork across aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.</li><li>Building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. farmers and landowners).</li><li>Supporting the operation and maintenance of a national network of biodiversity monitoring systems.</li><li>Processing, analysing, and interpreting large datasets using R to generate robust insights.</li><li>Contributing to the preparation and publication of scientific articles and literature reviews.</li><li>Supporting project management activities such as event and travel administration, budget monitoring and raising purchase orders.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Holds a degree or has equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. MSc in biosciences), supported by demonstrable practical experience.</li><li>Comfortable working with large datasets and experienced in data analysis using R.</li><li>Able to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team, with a flexible and collaborative research approach.</li><li>Possesses strong project administration skills, including event and travel coordination, budget monitoring, and raising purchase orders.</li><li>Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Well‑organised with strong time management skills, and able to work independently to meet deadlines.</li><li>Holds a full UK manual driving licence.</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul><li>Experience with biodiversity monitoring technologies (e.g. camera‑based or acoustic systems).</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>27 days annual leave (rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service) plus 3 days for Christmas closure.</li><li>10% employer pension contribution.</li><li>Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (role dependent).</li><li>Peer reward and recognition scheme.</li><li>Dental insurance, gym/fitness discounts, retail discount portal.</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.</li><li>24‑hour, 365‑day support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues and much more.</li></ul><h3>Our Commitment to Inclusion</h3><p>At UKCEH, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and circumstances. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from neurodivergent candidates and people with disabilities, and we’re happy to provide adjustments or support at any stage of the recruitment process – just let us know. If you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we’d love to hear from you anyway.</p><h3>Visa</h3><p>Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and this does not qualify for endorsement to support a Global Talent Visa application. If you are considering pursuing self‑sponsorship, please indicate this in your application so we can take it into account during the recruitment process.</p></div>