Position: Marine Biology Analyst
Level: Graduate
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £29,418 - £33,588

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) plays a vital role in the UK’s maritime defence capability and supporting safe navigation at sea. As an agency of the MoD and a world-leading supplier of navigational charts and publications, we are at the forefront of hydrographic digital product development and services to the worldwide maritime community.

The Royal Navy relies on professional advice and a range of products to help them plan operations and minimise their impact on the environment. As Marine Biology Analyst, you will be required to acquire and analyse data from a variety of sources, including literature and the web, in order to assess the marine environment likely to be encountered on Navy operations.

Key responsibilities include identifying suitable internal and external data sources; obtaining and formatting information; analysing marine biological data; and providing specialist advice to the Royal Navy and other customers.

Educated to postgraduate degree-level or equivalent in marine biology, the successful candidate must have an in-depth understanding of the marine biological environment and a working knowledge of digital data analysis and databasing techniques. With an awareness of marine conservation legislation, you should also possess a good working knowledge of software packages such as Microsoft Office and GIS as well as data presentation and visualisation techniques.

This is a Ministry of Defence reserved post and is therefore only open to UK Nationals. Successful applicants will require security clearance; you will therefore need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.

The MoD/UKHO is an Equal Opportunities Employer and seeks to reflect the diverse community it serves. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity for employment, career development and promotion to all who are eligible, on the basis of ability, qualifications and merit. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status and all other protected characteristics.

Please visit www.ukho.gov.uk for an information sheet and an application form. Alternatively, you can contact the HR Recruitment Team at the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, Admiralty Way, Taunton, Somerset TA1 2DN. Tel: +44 (0)1823 723353. Email: recruitment@ukho.gov.uk