Digital and Data Officer Are you passionate about mapping, data and technology? An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Strategic Planning Team as the Digital and Data Officer. The Strategic Planning Team is responsible for developing the council’s Local Plan and other policies and guidance, to facilitate and manage sustainable development in Cheshire East. We are looking for someone who is excited about the planning service and information and communications technology, helping us to improve access to data, reach out to stakeholders and plan for the future of Cheshire East. About you: You will specialise in the development of geospatial data, its visualisation, analysis and processing, alongside management of the council’s consultation and engagement platform. The role includes preparing, interrogating and presenting complex mapping to communicate spatial information, alongside the management and maintenance of underlying datasets, and preparing detailed plans for spatial planning purposes including the local plan policies map. Responsibilities include monitoring of developments, managing and interrogating data from multiple databases, researching and assisting with digital improvement, leading GIS training within the Strategic and Environmental Planning teams, supporting preparation of the Local Plan and other planning policy documents, and providing technical support to manage and deliver consultation events. Cheshire East is a large planning authority that offers a diverse range of experiences and opportunities. Accordingly, the role is both demanding but interesting, with no two weeks being the same. To find out more about our essential and desirable criteria for the role, please view the 'In this job you will' section within the attached job description specification document. The Strategic Planning Team follows a hybrid working pattern, working flexibly from the council’s offices in Crewe and Macclesfield, as well as from home. Following the initial period of induction and training, the postholder will be required to work from an office for a minimum of two days per week. The successful candidate will have: A degree level qualification in geography, computer science, data management or a related subject Extensive experience of GIS, databases and digital consultation platforms An understanding of planning policy and processes Excellent ICT skills Effective communication and analytical skills The ability to interpret and manage large volumes of data A flexible approach to work Knowledge of local government procedures and data management legislation Good time-management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document. In return we are able to offer: Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff) Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money! Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including: Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities Off-Peak Racket Sports Athletics Tracks Sauna/Steam/Spa Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you! Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities. If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together. Brighter Future www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits.aspx Applicants should ensure all sections of the application form are completed as failure to do so will result in their application being rejected. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly, as we will use this to contact you regarding your application. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however, please do not be discouraged from applying again. Further information For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk For further information about the role, please contact Tom Evans / Stewart House via email: tom.evans@cheshireeast.gov.uk / stewart.house@cheshireeast.gov.uk. Please quote the job reference number in all correspondence. PLEASE NOTE: We review applications on a rolling basis which means we may close vacancies earlier if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, early applications are advised. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again. For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.