We are looking for a GIS Trainer and Consultant to join our team.
In the role you will be responsible for the successful delivery of our suite of GIS training courses as well as supporting a wide range of technical consultancy for internal and external customers.
You will work cross-functionally with the development, product, marketing, sales, operations, and service desk teams, as well as taking an active role in designing and delivering the training programme.
You will also be able to work with internal and external customers to understand their business requirements supporting their translation into technical requirements and then support their technical delivery.
As the role requires delivery of both virtual and in-person training courses, occasional travel to our Talgarth and Farnborough training suites and to customer sites will be required.
Successful delivery of Idox’s suite of GIS training course, both virtually and in-person (where required)
Contribute to the successful design and promotion of GIS training courses
Engaging with customers to turn enquiries into training course bookings
Work with clients to understand their requirements, develop and deliver bespoke training courses
Providing technical support and advice to GIS users
Involvement in planning the strategic direction of the GIS training programme
Communicating effectively with clients and project team members
Process and analyse a range of complex geospatial data
Undertake essential record-keeping and financial administration around training and projects
Write publication quality reports
Help instil and adopt a culture of excellence
Bachelor's degree in geography, biology, environmental science or a related field OR equivalent work-based experience
~2+ years of experience in a GIS technical role
~ Familiarity with designing and delivering technical training
~ Knowledge and experience of key GIS applications including ESRI and QGIS
~ Experience in supporting GIS users and troubleshooting technical problems
~ Strong geospatial processing, modelling and analysis skills
~ Additional desirable qualities
Knowledge and experience of a range of proprietary and open-source GIS applications and database platforms, including MapInfo, Cadcorp, PostgreSQL/ PostGIS and SQL Server
Management and maintenance of websites, including using Content Management Systems
Experience managing project budgets, billing and revenue management
Knowledge of ecology, biology, environmental science or a related field
Our specialist software solutions power the performance of government and industry, driving productivity and a better experience for everyone. Built around the user and designed in collaboration with experts who have worked through every detail of every process from end-to-end, our hard-working process engines deliver exceptional functionality and embed workflows that drive efficiency and best practice with a long-term focus for regulated environments.
Through the automation of tasks, the simplification of complex operations, finding scalability as operations evolve, and more effective management of information, we help our customers harness the power of Digital, so they can do more.
We employ around 660 staff in the UK and worldwide, including Europe, North America and Asia, so some travel to meet colleagues may be required.
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