GIS and Spatial Data Analyst

London - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 45852 - 47925

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UKs first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Join us to lead the future of location-based intelligence at Lewisham.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced GIS and Spatial Data Analyst to join our award-winning Data Science Insight & Performance Team supporting services across the Council through expert spatial analysis mapping and geospatial systems leadership.

You will play a key role in maintaining and developing our Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) and GIS infrastructure supporting key council services and statutory functions and driving UPRN integration to enable smarter joined-up decision-making through spatial data.

Working closely with cross-functional teams you will help deliver impactful geospatial insight and analysis to inform strategic and operational decisions across the Council and strengthens collaboration with our external partners.

If youre passionate about using geospatial data to drive service improvements deliver an outstanding customer experience and thrive in a collaborative forward-thinking environment this is the role for you.

Whats the role

You will play a key role in managing the Councils spatial databases for web and desktop GIS platforms ensuring data integrity availability reproducibility and security and compliance with BS7666 standards.
To provide technical expertise on the design development and delivery of innovative geospatial solutions to streamline workflows and support strategic and operational projects.
Provide strategic GIS leadership and champion the use of the LLPG as the Councils primary property database enabling data interoperability and seamless integration across wider Council systems.

What were looking for

You will bring proven experience in supporting GIS and LLPG systems with a strong understanding of BS7666 data standards and UPRN integration.

Attention to detail and strong data management capabilities are essential ensuring accuracy consistency and compliance across our geospatial datasets. You will be comfortable working with tools like QGIS DynamicMaps (MapThat) GeoServer and have experience with spatial databases such as PostGIS or SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate experience with Python for GIS scripting and automation and confidence working with APIs and integrating external spatial data services (e.g. Ordnance Survey Data Hub Environment Agency).

You will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills working with teams across the council to identify opportunities where geospatial insight and innovation can improve service delivery and efficiency.

As someone who is self-motivated and curious you will stay on top of emerging GIS technologies while helping to embed geospatial thinking into the fabric of the organisation.

Whats in it for you

Excellent training and development opportunities plus a range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance
Local Government Pension scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Season ticket and bicycle loans
A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
Supportive staff networks

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House Catford London SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

The recruitment process is anonymous and we dont accept CVs.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job please contact Mia Polovina Data Science Insight & Performance Lead at @.

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

per annum (PO2)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at

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Description Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UKs first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing th...