Overview
Lead GIS and Geospatial Data Analyst – 2 Year Fixed Term (with the option to extend). Hours: 37hrs. Working style: Hybrid (home and 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 lead the development and implementation of enterprise GIS infrastructure, data management, and analysis functions to enable the council to understand, link and view geospatial data, maximising benefits for residents and service areas. You will define and implement standards and formats for geospatial data and metadata, maintain a metadata repository, develop robust geospatial data flow from various applications into our main data warehouse using ETL tools, support data owners to maintain high data quality, and contribute to the development of visualization and analysis data products.
This role is fixed term for 2 years with an option to extend.
Base pay range: This range is provided by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
About you
Do you have:
* Extensive experience of managing geospatial data across varied domains such as highways, environment, public protection, utilities, land management, and planning, with a focus on enterprise-scale implementation and stakeholder engagement.
* Extensive experience in designing, building, testing and maintaining geospatial data pipelines, including automated ETL processes.
* The ability to integrate diverse data sources into cloud-hosted spatial data warehouses.
* Extensive experience working with national and local geographic datasets including Ordnance Survey, Office for National Statistics, Local Land and Property and National Street Gazetteers.
* Significant experience working with multidisciplinary teams to gather user requirements for geospatial data and apply them to the design of data products to support service delivery.
* Advanced knowledge of spatial databases (especially PostgreSQL/PostGIS), data modelling, and cloud-based data architecture.
* Courage to think outside the box and find solutions where others may see a barrier.
We would welcome those with experience in the following roles: Senior GIS consultant; GIS Specialist; GIS program Lead; geospatial analytics manager.
Benefits and working arrangements
* Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve work-life balance
* Competitive employee package with a 22.4% employer pension contribution
* Discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
* Cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
* Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
* Exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through the staff wellbeing group
Note: Where applicable, Welsh language skills are not required; applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably.
The process
Applicants must attach a current CV to their application. Within the same document, include a separate covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) explaining why you are interested and providing suitable evidence to meet the essentials in the person specification.
For an informal discussion, please contact Head of Data – Dr. Yasmin Friedmann at y.friedmann@npt.gov.uk.
Requirements
DBS: This post is subject to a standard DBS disclosure. Welsh language requirements: not required. The recruitment process includes rigorous safer recruitment to safeguard children and young people/vulnerable adults.
Additional information: Applications may be submitted in Welsh; those submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and armed forces veterans. If you are affected by Tata Steel redundancies, you may have a guaranteed interview; mention this on your application if applicable.
Other
Team NPT is committed to training and professional development. We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Information Technology
Industries
* Government Administration and Technology, Information and Media
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic GIS expert to join our Data team as a Lead GIS and Geospatial Data Analyst. If you would like to start a rewarding career with an organisation that values and invests in its employees, we would love to hear from you.
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