Geospatial Officer

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Local Government Pension Scheme

Volunteer leave

Job summary

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a Geospatial Officer to join the Digital & Data team. You will work with GIS tools to ensure data quality, build and maintain the geospatial data catalogue, and provide specialist support to multiple teams across the organisation.

Ideally you will have strong GIS software skills, experience in geospatial data handling, and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience handling geospatial data quality across multiple inputs and outputs.
• Proficiency with GIS software and geospatial data workflows.
• Ability to develop and maintain geospatial data catalogues.
• Strong problem-solving skills applied to spatial data challenges.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high data quality across inputs and outputs.
• Develop our geospatial data catalogue.
• Support teams and projects across the organisation.
• Complete GIS and data work in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide technical expertise and problem solving to a range of challenges.
• Work as part of a team and independently when required.

Skills

Geospatial data

GIS software

Data quality control

Problem solving

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Job Introduction

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Geospatial Officer, to join the Digital & Data team. Are you looking to grow your career in geospatial? Are you someone who understands the complexities of geospatial data, is confident using GIS software, and can problem-solve using innovative techniques?

• Ensuring high data quality across various inputs and outputs
• Developing our geospatial data catalogue
• Supporting teams & projects from across the organisation
• Completing GIS & data work in a timely & professional manner
• Providing technical expertise and problem solving to a range of challenges
• Working as part of a team and independently when required

A typical day may involve monitoring the GIS email inbox, responding to GIS or data requests, populating our central GIS data catalogue, processing & curating datasets, providing technical expertise and advice to other business areas, using dedicated time for professional development, and other varied and dynamic tasks.

There’s more role-related formation is in the job description, but if you have any questions for the recruitment team you can contact us on [e-mail] .

The closing date for this role is midnight on Wednesday 18th November 2026.

The interviews are planned to be heldlate November 2026 at our offices at 70 Redcliff St, Bristol BS1 6AL, but please note the date may change.

About The Company

Our offer

We are based ina new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

Alongside the opportunity to make a real difference to the people who visit, live and work in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 2 days ofpaid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We followa hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.

The salary for this role is £39,481 - £43,149. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time . We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

Good Employment Charter

https://www.goodemploymentcharter.co.uk/

As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.

Fair and Inclusive Recruitment

We want everyone to have a fair opportunity to work with us. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, accessible and free from unlawful discrimination, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our team at [e-mail] , we are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We want to understand the real person behind each application. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools, these should support your writing rather than replace your own voice. AI can be a helpful aid, but your personal insight and individuality are what matter most to us.

Closing dates

Our roles close at midnight on the closing date. Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don’t wait to apply. If you have started your application, we’ll give you notice of the new closing date by email.

From a recruitment agency?

We’re not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

Attached documents

• Geospatial_Officer_JD.pdf