About the Role
The Hydrographic Services team maintains a large portfolio of navigational products as well as the PLA’s wider corporate GIS system.
We are seeking a candidate, educated to degree level in GIS or equivalent subject, ideally with experience in using ESRI ArcGIS Pro. The post would suit candidates with some industry experience and should have a keen interest in technology and the marine sector. You will be customer focused and a team player with strong attention to detail, using data to inform decision making.
The successful candidate will be involved in a broad and varied range of activities supporting technical experts to maintain London as a world class port.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with management of PLA-wide geographic maritime and terrestrial datasets, including digital and paper charts within our hydrographic portfolio.
* Supporting projects across the organisation and enabling data-driven decision-making.
* Support over 100 users of the corporate GIS system through the delivery of bespoke applications, data, and analysis.
Essential Qualifications
* Degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Marine/Earth Sciences or similar (Masters desirable).
* Practical experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro and other GIS packages.
* Sound theoretical knowledge of mapping techniques including application of coordinate systems, projections and scale.
* Through knowledge of MS Office applications.
* The ability to communicate technical detail to users in non-technical language.
* Use your initiative to solve problems, propose solutions and come up with new ideas.
Desirable Qualifications
* Some experience with database structures and queries specifically MS SQL and Postgres SQL.
* Knowledge / awareness of marine cartography, including associated international standards.
* Awareness of applied applications for the maritime sector.
* Relevant industry experience.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
* Access to training & development
* Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
* Generous pension
* Onsite parking with electric charging
* Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy
* Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
* Salary Sacrifice Car-leasing scheme (Tusker Cars)
* Access to MyGymDiscounts
The PLA are not registered with the UK Home Office and do not sponsor candidates who require a visa or work permit to work in the UK, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK.
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