Data Officer – Surrey Biodiversity Information Centre

Company: Elbichologo
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Location: Pirbright
Job Description:

Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT)

We are looking for an extra team member to play a critical role in the ongoing development of the Surrey Biodiversity Information Centre (SBIC). The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to deliver the day‑to‑day activities of SBIC as a focus for biodiversity information and recording in Surrey.

SBIC is a member of the Association of Local Environmental Records Centres (ALERC). Your role will support the work of SBIC in accordance with a defined work programme and in line with clients’ Service Level Agreements; provide a professional, efficient and effective enquiry response service to a wide range of users and projects; and ensure the accurate capture and digitisation of varied datasets including species, habitat and site records.

Location

Our offices are in Pirbright and near Leatherhead. Our hybrid working policy aims to provide a good work/life balance, incorporating partial home working while maintaining an engaging work environment.

About you

A relevant environmental qualification is essential together with a professional background in nature conservation and knowledge or experience of a local environmental records centre. You must be able to work systematically, demonstrate thorough attention to detail, and have the confidence to use technology.

Benefits

The salary offered to the successful applicant will form part of a benefits package including: above‑minimum pension contributions, life assurance of four times the salary, an employee support scheme, 22 days holiday, and a flexible/hybrid working policy.

About Surrey Wildlife Trust

We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from backgrounds that may be underrepresented in our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. Please let us know if you require any adjustment to make our recruitment process more accessible.

Download application form & role profile

  • Application Form – Data Officer (SBIC) – 2.1 MB
  • Role Profile – Data Officer (SBIC) – 4.06 MB

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Posted: July 7th, 2026