Job Description
Reed Technology is partnering with a prestigious Edinburgh-based organisation to recruit a GIS Consultant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their GIS expertise within a supportive and technically progressive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the development, integration, and maintenance of the company’s GIS applications while growing your own technical experience and knowledge base.
* Administer cloud-hosted web GIS platforms to ensure reliable, high-quality service delivery.
* Assist in migrating the organisation’s spatial data into PostGIS and GeoServer.
* Apply and further develop skills in spatial analysis, cartography, and data management to deliver GIS services across multiple business streams.
* Contribute to the successful delivery of internal and external projects, maintaining a professional and client-focused approach.
Requirements
* Experience using QGIS or ArcGIS Pro in an academic or professional setting.
* Awareness or exposure to ArcGIS Online / Experience Builder in academic or professional work.
* Understanding of core GIS data management principles.
* Hands-on experience handling and managing spatial datasets in an academic or professional environment.
* Demonstrated ability to create technically accurate, visually engaging maps that communicate insights and support decision-making.
* Experience performing spatial analysis to answer questions and inform decisions in an academic or professional context.
Benefits
* 12-month FTC with a salary of up to £35,000 per year (DOE)
* Hybrid working model – 2 days per week on-site in Edinburgh