Bioacoustics Support Officer
British Trust for Ornithology (BTO)
The Bioacoustics Support Officer will assist data management, processing and checking of audio data from BTO’s large-scale bioacoustics surveys in the UK and Europe. This will entail using software tools to generate automated identification of birds and other taxa in recordings and then following protocols for the manual verification of identities, helping to produce annotated datasets for classifier development, and the production of reports to stakeholders. Other duties may involve supporting external users of acoustic tools and assisting with acoustic fieldwork projects. The role sits in the Data Science & Bioacoustics team and runs and supports bioacoustics monitoring projects across the Science Department.
The successful applicant will have: a degree, or equivalent experience in biodiversity monitoring; excellent sound identification skills of UK bird species and an aptitude and willingness to learn sound identification of other species groups; highly developed, methodical and careful work practices when dealing with data preparation. You will work as part of a small team and have good interpersonal skills.
This position is based at our HQ in Thetford, Norfolk, although you will be able to work from home part of the time. We have a hybrid working policy which allows staff to work more flexibly and work from home 40% of the time and the office 60% of the time.
You can read the full role description by clicking on the role description under 'supporting documents' in the job details on our careers page. Please contact us if you are not sure if you meet all the criteria for the role and would like to discuss the role in more detail.
British Trust for Ornithology: Birds Science People; it is a powerful combination – will you be part of it?
BTO helps to secure the future for birds and nature, using our science, monitoring and data to inform good environmental decisions, inspiring others with the wonder of birds and empowering them to work with us. Our priority is to make a positive impact for birds, using our strong and objective science in partnership with others. We strive to work sustainably and to welcome everyone.
Our values
We are evidence-led, using our science, data and expertise to make a positive
difference for birds and for people.
We are inclusive, supporting, valuing and having respect for our staff and
those who work with us.
We are collaborative, working in partnership with individuals and
organisations to achieve our collective goals.
We are empowering, using our work to create opportunities through which
individuals and communities can engage with science and the natural world, for the benefit of
all.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- £28,887 per annum
- Annual leave entitlement on starting is 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time).
- Life assurance (four times salary)
- 11% employer pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme offering help and advice to staff and their families on matters related to bereavement, wellbeing, finances, relationships, family and more. This includes a number of free counselling sessions if they are needed.
- Retail discounts
- Cycling Friendly Employer- Gold accredited
- Cycle to work scheme- spread the cost of purchasing a new bike and save money
- Discounts on BTO books
- Flexible working- A combination of home and office working and flexible start and finish times (where this meets business needs)
- Free eye tests and a contribution of £49 towards prescription glasses for VDU use only.
- Free car parking
- Effective job evaluation policy that recognises where staff increase their level of responsibility over time
- Coaching and mentoring scheme
- Staff groups and forums- First Aiders and mental health first aiders, Coaching and mentoring, Diversity working, Sustainability and Natural Working, and our staff group, creating a positive and welcoming culture to work in.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
- Commitment to sustainability
Closing date for receipt of applications is Midnight, Sunday 27th July and Interviews will be held either remotely or at Thetford on Monday 18th August.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
If you have a disability or long-term illness that otherwise prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss whether a reasonable adjustment could be made.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.
We recognise that candidates from minority ethnic groups are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet the essential criteria for a role and are from a minority ethnic background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview.
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About British Trust for Ornithology (BTO)
The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is a UK charity that focuses on understanding birds and, in particular, how and why bird populations are changing. Our vision is of a world where people are inspired by birds and informed by science.
We strive to achieve this vision by harnessing the skills and passion of thousands of volunteers to advance our understanding of ornithology, in particular, through our bird surveys and schemes. We combine the resulting scientific outputs with interesting stories and powerful images to engage more people in this work and to inspire people to take action. Working in partnership with volunteers we have been monitoring the UK’s birds since 1933 and have extended our coverage to include other wildlife too.
The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is a UK charity that focuses on understanding birds and, in particular, how and why bird populations are changing. Our vision is of a world where people are inspired by birds and informed by science. We strive to achieve this vision by harnessing the skills and passion of thousands of volunteers to advance our understanding of ornithology, in particular, through our bird surveys and schemes. We combine the resulting scientific outputs with interesting stories and powerful images to engage more people in this work and to inspire people to take action. Working in partnership with volunteers we have been monitoring the UK’s birds since 1933 and have extended our coverage to include other wildlife too.
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