Hello everyone, We have a unique opportunity to join our small team here at the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust to cover a period of maternity leave and revolutionise how our data are managed and stored. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing a secure data management and backup system to enable us to fulfil our long-term charitable objectives to increase the knowledge of whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks in the Hebrides, in order to drive effective conservation for these species for another 30 years. We are looking for somebody with a passion for data management and implementing robust and reliable systems that will allow small a small charity like ours to efficiently manage, securely store and easily access, visualise, and share our valuable research data. We are seeking an enthusiastic self-motivated individual, who has demonstrable experience of developing databases and backup systems, a strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve to make our data management systems the very best they can be. The ability to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget, as well as being able to work with a variety of key stakeholders including the wider team of staff, trustees, supporters, and external contractors to deliver project outcomes is central to all tasks. A genuine interest in marine conservation and an understanding of boat-based scientific surveys and marine megafauna citizen science projects and their resultant data would be an advantage. Read the full job advert, job description and person specification here: https://hwdt.org/vacancies/database-analyst To apply send a CV and a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the role, and two references to: science@hwdt.org with 'Database Analyst' in the subject line. Deadline for applications is 9am Friday 3rd September. Interviews will take place remotely via video call and candidates are required to start early October. To request a detailed project brief or for informal enquiries about the role, please contact me by email at science@hwdt.org. Many thanks, Lauren Dr Lauren Hartny-Mills Science and Conservation Manager Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust 01688 302620 | www.hwdt.org