Geospatial Data Manager/Architect

Fathom Global; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in water risk intelligence is seeking a Geospatial Data Manager/Architect in Bristol. This full-time hybrid role involves managing geospatial data systems, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with scientific teams. Candidates should have robust experience in data management and governance. The role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including private medical insurance and pension contributions.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Group life assurance

Group income protection

Health cash plan

Dental insurance

Enhanced family policies

Pension contributions matched up to 10%

28 days + bank holidays

Subsidised gym memberships

Access to mental health support

Cycle to work scheme

Personal training & development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a data management or similar role.
• Strong background in data governance and policy adherence.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage a robust geospatial data system.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive data catalog.

Skills

Data management experience

Data governance expertise

Metadata management

Data quality assurance

Version control

Collaboration and communication

Data lifecycle management

Tools

Geospatial data software

Cloud storage tools (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud)

Databasing and querying tools

Job description

Overview

Geospatial Data Manager/Architect – Fathom Bristol, UK (Hybrid)

Location: Commutable distance to Bristol, hybrid role. Salary: £Competitive + Generous benefits package.

About Fathom

Founded in 2013, Fathom is a global leader in water risk intelligence. We provide risk management professionals with scientifically robust intelligence for understanding the climate's effects on water risk. Our team of scientists develops rigorous catastrophe models and comprehensive mapping and geospatial data to support decision-making for (re)insurance, civil engineering, corporate risk, financial services, disaster response, and government. We publish peer-reviewed academic research and apply it to real-world challenges. Fathom is part of Swiss Re since 2023.

Our Values

• Science is in our DNA: we stay up-to-date with latest discoveries in water risk and translate research into client solutions.
• We make a difference: we bridge academia and industry.
• One for all: we support each other as a team.
• Open and transparent: honest about product development with customers and scientists worldwide.
• We embrace individuality: we challenge the status quo to deliver innovations.
• We are dynamic: we are flexible with employees, adaptable with customers, and agile as a business.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Geospatial Data Manager to join our growing team. This role is responsible for the architecture, implementation, and day-to-day management of geospatial data systems, ensuring data processes meet high standards of quality and integrity. You will work closely with scientific and technical teams across the data lifecycle, including cataloging, quality assurance, access management, and data availability for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Architecture and Management: Understand requirements to implement and manage a robust geospatial data system.
• Data Governance: Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures.
• Data Cataloging and Metadata Management: Develop and maintain a comprehensive data catalog and metadata standards for geospatial data.
• Data Quality Assurance: Ensure data integrity with quality checks and review processes before downstream use.
• Version Control: Maintain rigorous version control for all data assets.
• Data Access and Availability: Manage data access for internal and external stakeholders, coordinating with tech and API teams for seamless transfer.
• Data Lifecycle Management: Oversee archival, retention, and deletion policies.

Skills and Experience

Requirements

• Proven experience in a data management or similar role.
• Strong background in data governance and policy adherence.
• Experience with metadata management and standards.
• Experience in data quality assurance.
• Experience in data version control.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with ability to work cross-functionally.
• Solid understanding of data lifecycle management principles.

Preferred

• Experience with geospatial data and software.
• Experience designing, implementing, transitioning and maintaining data management systems.
• Experience with open source tools and software.
• Experience with scripting languages for data processing and management.
• Familiarity with cloud storage options (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of external standards.
• Proficiency with databasing and querying tools.
• Experience delivering training on using data management systems.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance, group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Health cash plan
• Dental insurance
• Enhanced family policies
• Pension contributions matched up to 10%
• 28 days + bank holidays
• Subsidised gym memberships
• Access to mental health support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Personal training & development

Location and Employment

Location: Fathom Bristol - UK. Remote status: Hybrid. Employment type: Full-time.