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Environment Assistant Ecologist - Data Management Winchester Up to £17,985 pa Ref: 10236 Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre Temporary contract to 31st March 2008. The intention is to extend the contract on an annual basis beyond March 2008, subject to the availability of funding from partners in support of the Biodiversity Information Centre. The Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre has been established to bring together information on Hampshire’s natural environment. The Centre is hosted by the Environment Department of the County Council on behalf of a wide partnership of organisations involved in the supply and use of biodiversity data. The aims of the Centre are to collect, collate, manage and disseminate reliable information on Hampshire’s biodiversity to those who require it, to increase knowledge and understanding, and to enable informed decisions to be made about factors affecting the environment. A highly motivated and organised individual is required to assist in the collation, validation and input of data onto a biological database, and the updating of data onto a Geographic Information System. You will also be expected to provide data to a wide range of user groups. You should have an appropriate environmental degree or professional qualification, an understanding of ecological principles and natural history, a minimum of one year’s experience in biological recording, management of biodiversity data and the ability to use computer-based information systems including GIS. Salary will be according to experience and qualifications. For an informal discussion please contact Nicky Court on 01962 846741. Closing date: 8 September 2006. Interview date: 20 September 2006. To apply online or view further details of this or any of our current vacancies please visit www.jobs.hants.gov.uk Alternatively you can contact the Resourcing Centre on 0845 850 0184, or e-mail us at [email protected] for further information. Please quote the reference. Textphone users only can call free on 0808 100 2484.