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Knowledge & Evidence Officer (Maternity Cover)

32,938 per year (pro rata)
Harbourside House, Leith
Full-time
17th June 2026
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Flexible daily working hours

Paid volunteer days

1 wellbeing hour per week

Salary £32,938 per annum pro rata

Location 110 Harbourside House, Edinburgh, EH6 6NF / hybrid

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This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in 17 days at 12:00 BST.

The vacancy

Status: Maternity cover until 31st July 2027 – Full time / 35hrs per week

Salary: £32,938 per annum

Location: Harbourside House, Leith with flexibility through hybrid working 

Closing date: Wednesday 17th June, midday

As Knowledge and Evidence Officer you will…

  • Lead on the development of ArcGIS Online (AGOL) tools to support information collection, collation, dissemination and use.
  • Manage conservation data throughout the entire data life cycle.
  • Manage the data and maps request support service: producing guidance, data analysis, maps and web maps as necessary.
  • Train and support staff in the use of Trust systems.
  • Maintain the Trust’s conservation data systems, licences, documentation, protocols/guidelines and data holdings.
  • Provide open access to appropriate Trust data via the website, AGOL and NBN Atlas.
  • Line manage K&E support volunteers.
  • Keep informed of data management best practice, policies and initiatives.
  • Support the Knowledge and Evidence Manager by proactively managing team structures, processes, and reporting.
  • Otherwise as necessary.

The successful candidate will have:

  • A relevant degree or at least 2 years of matched professional experience.
  • Experience in using ArcGIS Pro to visualise, analyse, edit and share spatial data.
  • Experience in ArcGIS Online (AGOL) Apps such as ArcGIS Hub, Survey123, Field Maps, StoryMaps, Dashboards and Experience Builder.
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience of training and supporting people with a range of GIS/IT knowledge.
  • Experience of Dashboard implementation and reporting techniques.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Word, Power BI and SharePoint.
  • Experience in handling and manipulating complex and varied datasets, including quality assurance.
  • Experience in the use of evidence to evaluate and inform decision making.

How to apply:

Please click the “apply now” button and you will be directed to our application pages.

Closing date for applications is: Wednesday 17th June, midday

Interviews will be held: WC 29th June

If you would like more information, please email recruitment@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk

About us

For more than 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.

The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.

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