GIS Mapper (Contract)
Company: People's Trust for Endangered Species
Salary: £24,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
Location: Flexible, home or office working, London
Date posted: 25 July 2025
Apply before: 15 August 2025
The Job:
PTES has an office in Battersea, London where the successful candidate can be based a few days a week if working in an office environment is preferred. However, most tasks can be completed remotely and it is possible to undertake this work remotely. A reliable broadband connection is required. You will work alongside the Orchard Biodiversity Officer who will provide training and guidance.
PTES is seeking one or two enthusiastic mappers to undertake a short-term contract to complete this work. The role(s) will involve using MapInfo GIS to integrate new information and update the existing data using all available evidence. There may be opportunities to help with other aspects of traditional orchard work, including responding to enquiries, engaging volunteers, and updating the websites.
- Location: Fife, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, England
- Industry: Environment, Conservation and Sustainability
- Job type: Permanent, Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term, Work from home
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The Company:
People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) manages the Traditional Orchard Habitat Inventory which features a map of the current habitat extent across England. The original map layer was completed in 2011. PTES is now working with Natural England to refresh the dataset, creating a current layer of traditional orchards, identifying lost and newly created habitat.
The Candidate:
Essential
- University degree or equivalent in a conservation-related discipline
- A working knowledge of GIS packages
- A genuine interest and empathy for wildlife conservation and appreciation of PTES’ focus on evidence-based conservation strategies
- Ability to work on own initiative and without close supervision.
Desirable
- An interest in traditional orchard conservation
- Experience volunteering in and/or some knowledge and experience of the charity sector
- Ability to write clearly and appropriately to convey information for different purposes
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail with consistent accuracy
- A cooperative, flexible and ‘can do’ nature
- Experience with website content management systems (WordPress, Wix)
- Flexibility to be able to work out of hours on occasion if involved in a public event or training course.
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