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National Biodiversity Data Centre has developed diverse work programme that is supported by a state-of-the-art bioinformatics infrastructure and a small but dedicated team of staff.

Since its establishment in 2007, the National Biodiversity Data Centre has developed into an essential component of the national heritage infrastructure to make information on Ireland’s biodiversity more accessible for decision-making, to assist engagement by both the public and private sectors with biodiversity and to support the conservation of biological diversity in Ireland. It achieves this through a diverse work programme that is supported by a state-of-the-art bioinformatics infrastructure and a small but dedicated team of staff.

Click on any of the tabs below to learn more about the work carried out at the National Biodiversity Data Centre:

We are recruiting for a Citizen Science Monitoring Officer

The National Biodiversity Data Centre is seeking to appoint a Citizen Science Monitoring Officer For full details of the role and the application process see the Candidate Information Booklet. The

Request for Quotation: Provision of Accounts and Payroll Support

The National Biodiversity Data Centre wishes to invite quotations from accountancy practices for the provision of accounts and payroll support to the National Biodiversity Data Centre.  For full details please

Request for Quotation: Provision of outsourced Human Resource Services

The National Biodiversity Data Centre wishes to invite quotations from suitably qualified and experienced professionals / companies to provide outsourced HR Services for a period of 2 years. For full

We are recruiting for an All-Ireland Pollinator Plan Programme Manager

The National Biodiversity Data Centre is seeking to appoint an All-Ireland Pollinator Plan Programme Manager For full details of the role and the application process see the Candidate Information Booklet.

Launch of a new online solitary bee identification course

The National Biodiversity Data Centre is delighted to announce the launch of a new online course on Ireland’s leafcutter bees, mason bees, sharp-tailed bees and wool carder bees. Ireland is

RFQ for the Recruitment of 3 Posts for the National Biodiversity Data Centre

Request for Quote for the recruitment for 3 posts as follows: All-Ireland Pollinator Programme Manager Citizen Science Monitoring Officer Communications Officer Submissions should be marked “RFQ for recruitment” and sent

Workshop registrations are now open for 2026

Join us in 2026 to explore, learn, and connect with Ireland’s incredible biodiversity. Workshop registrations are now open for our 2026 biodiversity training programme, which offers a dynamic and engaging

Shared Island Biosecurity and Invasive Species Forum 2025

Following the success of the inaugural Forum in 2024, the National Biodiversity Data Centre organised the second Shared Island Biosecurity and Invasive Species Forum which was held in Belfast on

The Centre has received Shared Island Funding for the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2026-2030

The National Biodiversity Data Centre is delighted to have received funding to deliver the next phase of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2026-2030. Implementation of the AIPP is coordinated by the

Demon shrimp confirmed as present in Ireland

An Invasive Species Alert has been issued for Demon shrimp as it is confirmed as present in Ireland. It was first recognized on 30 September 2025 in the Shannon River
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