Research Officer, Inverness

Job Description

Post Title: Research Officer
Location: Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £46,155 - £49,959 p.a

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Tim Stott, Tel: 01463 702276 or Email: tim.stott@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: To undertake research and monitoring that will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality planning service within Highland.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

• An honours degree in an appropriate discipline (one including the study of the natural and built environment and/or Geographical Information Systems (GIS) skills and knowledge).
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a research and monitoring role.
  
• A track record of formulating, coordinating and timeously completing research / monitoring projects.