Lead GIS and Geospatial Data Analyst
Contract: 2 Year Fixed Term (with the option to extend)
Hours: 37hrs
Working Style: Hybrid work from home and various Council workplaces.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, data-driven GIS expert to join our Data team as a Lead GIS and Geospatial Data Analyst.
You will join a growing team of data specialists, committed to data standards, quality, and visualization for the council.
As a Lead, you will develop and implement enterprise GIS infrastructure, data management, and analysis to enhance understanding and utilization of geospatial data, maximizing benefits for residents and services.
Your responsibilities include defining standards for geospatial data, maintaining metadata, developing data flows using ETL tools, supporting data quality, and developing visualization products.
This is a fixed-term role for 2 years, with potential extension.
About you:
* Extensive experience managing geospatial data across domains like highways, environment, utilities, land management, and planning.
* Experience designing, building, testing, and maintaining geospatial data pipelines, including automated ETL processes.
* Ability to integrate diverse data sources into cloud-hosted spatial data warehouses.
* Experience with national/local datasets like Ordnance Survey, ONS, Land and Property, and Street Gazetteers.
* Experience working with multidisciplinary teams to gather requirements and design data products.
* Advanced knowledge of spatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS), data modeling, and cloud architecture.
* Creative problem-solving skills.
Preferred roles include Senior GIS Consultant, GIS Specialist, GIS Lead, or Geospatial Analytics Manager.
Transforming Digital Services in Neath Port Talbot:
Our vision is to ensure all children thrive, communities are sustainable, and our environment and culture are preserved for future generations. We're transforming our digital services to improve experiences for citizens, businesses, staff, and visitors through effective use of Digital, Data, and Technology.
We have restructured our Digital Services team to align with the DDaT framework, focusing on modern, skillful roles.
About us:
We value our colleagues and offer a range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working, a competitive pension with 22.4% employer contribution, holiday entitlement starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), discounted gym memberships, cycle schemes, car salary sacrifice, and retail discounts.
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in a rewarding career with us, we look forward to your application.
The process:
Please attach your current CV and a cover letter (max two sides A4) explaining your interest and how you meet the essential criteria.
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