GIS Analyst

Ref 10610
Application Status Closed
Closing Date
Contract FULL TIME
Starting Salary 45000
Benefits Flexible Working
Location Pelham Drive
Head Office Town Calderbridge
Head Office Postcode CA20 1DB
Country UK

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Roles and Responsibilities
  • Digitise data, cleanse data, publish data to SDEs within ArcMap Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise. This involves converting raw data into GIS data, ensuring its accuracy and usefulness, and managing the data within our GIS database.
  • Analyse site data in conjunction with related third-party datasets such as Ordnance Survey products, open data, and other governmental and non-governmental data sources. You will use this data to create insightful, detailed maps and graphs, and to identify and address issues.
  • Technically manage the delivery of spatial, analytical, and presentational techniques to the business to support live operations and investment decisions. This includes using GIS software for mapping and spatial analysis to produce high quality maps for use in reports and presentations.
  • Promote and develop spatial data management best practise in line with the NWS GIS procedures. Ensure all GIS procedures comply with set standards and regulations.
  • Act as a mentor to other GIS users. Assist in training and development initiatives and provide guidance to less experienced team members.
  • Ability to interface with internal NWS and external stakeholders including NDA and regulators.
  • Experience of briefing teams / managers on technical solutions and progress.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and to prioritise own work.
  • Proactive approach to learning new skills.
  • Flexible and agile working with team members.
Experience Required

Essential

  • Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Proficiency with GIS software, particularly ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, and knowledge of SDEs.
  • Experience in map digitisation, data cleansing, and spatial data management.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate complex GIS information clearly to non-GIS users.
  • Be prepared to have SC security clearance.

Desirable

  • Have an awareness of key national geographic datasets including Ordnance Survey’s Master Map Topography Layer, ITN, Code-Point with Polygons and Boundary Line products.
  • Have good working knowledge of FME and Python
  • Experience in training or mentoring colleagues in GIS applications would be advantageous.
  • Prior experience as a mentor or in a leadership role.
Keywords:
Geoscience