GIS and Planning Policy Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Beeston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working - 2 days remote

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing and assistance

Gym membership discount

Discounts on retailers

Job summary

Broxtowe Borough Council is seeking a motivated GIS and Planning Policy Assistant to join the Planning Information Team. You will help develop and maintain the Council's GIS, manage spatial data resources, and support planning policy evidence.

The role involves creating, managing and analyzing geographic data, preparing spatial data for planning policy documents and consultations, and collaborating with colleagues, elected members and the public to deliver accurate spatial information.

Qualifications

• Experience with GIS and spatial data management.
• Ability to create and manage mapping products and data for planning policy.
• Strong communication and collaboration with colleagues and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, managing and analysing geographic data and mapping products.
• Support preparation of spatial data for planning policy documents and consultations.
• Work with colleagues, elected members and external partners to deliver high-quality spatial information.

Skills

GIS

Data analysis

Mapping

Planning policy understanding

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic GIS and Planning Policy Assistant to join our Planning Information Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the development and maintenance of the Council's Geographic Information System (GIS), spatial data resources, and planning policy evidence base.

The successful candidate will assist in the creation, management and analysis of geographic data and mapping products, supporting the preparation of spatial data for planning policy documents, evidence studies, public consultations and the Council's Local Plan. You will work closely with colleagues across the authority, elected members, external partners and members of the public, helping to deliver high-quality spatial information and planning services.

We offer:

Opportunity to work on strategic planning and spatial projects that shape the future of the area.

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (where applicable).

A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days plus 8 days’ bank holiday.

Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.

Gym membership discount at Liberty Leisure

Access to a benefits package offering discounts on supermarkets, cinema tickets, high street and online retailers

Successfully shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a formal interview which will include a scenario-based exercise to determine suitability for the role.

If you would like to have an informal chat, please contact Judith Cauldwell (0115 917 3370) or Mark Thompson (0115 917 3218).

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Broxtowe Borough Council

Salary: £26,899

Hours: Full-time

Location: Beeston, NG9 1AB

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 13 Aug 2026

Closing date: 26 Aug 2026

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic GIS and Planning Policy Assistant to join our Planning Information Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the development and maintenance of the Council's Geographic Information System (GIS), spatial data resources, and planning policy evidence base.

The successful candidate will assist in the creation, management and analysis of geographic data and mapping products, supporting the preparation of spatial data for planning policy documents, evidence studies, public consultations and the Council's Local Plan. You will work closely with colleagues across the authority, elected members, external partners and members of the public, helping to deliver high-quality spatial information and planning services.

We offer:

Opportunity to work on strategic planning and spatial projects that shape the future of the area.

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (where applicable).

A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days plus 8 days’ bank holiday.

Local Government Pension Scheme.

Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.

Gym membership discount at Liberty Leisure

Access to a benefits package offering discounts on supermarkets, cinema tickets, high street and online retailers

Successfully shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a formal interview which will include a scenario-based exercise to determine suitability for the role.

If you would like to have an informal chat, please contact Judith Cauldwell (0115 917 3370) or Mark Thompson (0115 917 3218).

Please quote reference No: P73

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