GIS & Platform Lead

Forest Camping Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Free parking

Free entry to arboretums

STaR employee discounts

Job summary

Forestry England in Bristol is seeking a skilled GIS Manager to lead the GIS team and deliver strategic GIS services across the organisation. You will act as the GIS subject matter expert, drive datasets and platform governance, and shape the solution design and product roadmaps.

The role blends hands-on technical work with leadership, requiring collaboration across IT and business functions. The position offers hybrid working with occasional travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience as GIS subject matter expert and lead for GIS initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a GIS team.
• Strong understanding of GIS datasets and spatial data management.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the business as GIS Subject matter expert.
• Managing and leading the GIS Team.
• Managing Forestry GIS Application service
• Management of Solution Design / Product Roadmap
• Management of datasets and layers within the GIS Platform.
• 3rd Line GIS Support

Skills

GIS SME

Team leadership

Job description

Forestry England in Bristol is seeking a skilled GIS Manager to lead the GIS team and deliver strategic GIS services across the organisation. You will act as the GIS subject matter expert, drive datasets and platform governance, and shape the solution design and product roadmaps.

The role blends hands-on technical work with leadership, requiring collaboration across IT and business functions. The position offers hybrid working with occasional travel across the UK.