Excel Recruitment are currently recruiting a GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Officer on behalf of the National Biodiversity Data Centre, Co. Waterford.
Closing Date for Applications: 5pm on Friday the 7th of November 2025
https://biodiversityireland.ie/
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is the newest, state-sponsored centre, established to support biodiversity data and information needs to address the Biodiversity Crisis. The primary role of the Centre is to contribute to build the knowledge base on biodiversity and track how it is changing in Ireland. It works to ensure that data and information on Ireland's biodiversity is more freely available and accessible for use in research, conservation management and decision-making.
A Digital Services Team has been established to support the work of the Centre and to assist the growing number of staff being recruited. The newly adopted Prioritised Digital Infrastructure Plan has been designed to enhance the centre's core bioinformatics infrastructure, enabling it to effectively pursue its seven strategic objectives: Mobilising data, tracking change, Informing decision-making, developing strategic partnerships, Facilitating international collaboration, Communicating effectively, and Strengthening the recording base.
At the centre of the Prioritised Digital Infrastructure Plan is the full-scale expansion of ArcGIS (Online and Desktop) and the comprehensive rollout of FME data workflow software, including Form and Flow (local and hosted). With the centre's unique remit and its imminent registration as a charity, it will shortly have access to the complete ArcGIS technology stack and FME suite of software through not-for-profit licensing agreements. in Ireland.
The new GIS Officer role has been created to implement, develop, and administer the centre's new ArcGIS Online EU environment and to support staff in the roll out and use of ArcGIS Pro. The GIS Officer will also work closely with the Head of Digital Services, and the centre's FME support partner IMGS Limited, to administer and develop its FME Flow environment.
How to apply
The full list of applicant requirements (education, work experience, skills, etc) can be found in the information booklet. Please ensure you read fully before submitting your application.
https://biodiversityireland.ie/
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in the opportunity and where your skills, knowledge, and experience meet the requirements of the role. *If applying via a job board, combine your CV and cover letter into 1 document*, or apply directly by emailing Ciara Connolly at