GIS Support Officer

Wildlife Trust (hwt); United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a GIS Support Officer, where you will play a vital role in managing a cloud-based GIS platform. This position is perfect for tech enthusiasts who thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy problem-solving. You will work closely with the GIS manager to ensure smooth operations, provide training and support, and develop services that respond to user needs. If you are passionate about data and committed to making a positive impact on wildlife conservation, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Excellent collaborative skills and a passion for data and GIS.
• Understanding of cloud-based GIS technologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the cloud-based GIS platform.
• Provide training and customer support to users.
• Develop new services based on user needs.

Skills

GIS Technologies

Cloud Computing

Customer Support

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Job description

GIS Support Officer

Closing date: Sunday 18 May 2025

Salary: Up to £25,000

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Full time

Location: Home Working (UK), with occasional travel, Home based Remote working

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We’re looking for a people-focused tech enthusiast to join our team! In this role, you’ll work with the GIS manager to help manage our cloud-based GIS platform, ensuring it runs smoothly for all users. You should be comfortable with technology, able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, develop new services, respond to user needs, and provide customer support. You will also provide support and training to maximize system utilization. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy problem-solving, and love helping others succeed, we want to hear from you!

About The Wildlife Trusts

The Wildlife Trusts is a grassroots movement of people from diverse backgrounds committed to nature conservation. With over 944,000 members, 38,000 volunteers, 3,600 staff, and 600 trustees across 46 independent Wildlife Trusts, our collective mission is to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting locally.

Founded in 1912, The Wildlife Trusts is part of a federation of 47 charities, including the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts and IUCN. We recognize the urgent need to reverse wildlife loss and address climate and ecological crises through bold, community-based actions.

Candidate Profile

You will have excellent collaborative skills, a passion for data and GIS, and an understanding of cloud-based GIS technologies. A willingness to learn and develop new skills, self-motivation, and effective communication are essential qualities.

Our Values and Commitment

The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism, and diversity. We are inclusive and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those from minority backgrounds and with disabilities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, with specific measures detailed in our policies. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer accessible recruitment processes and encourage applications from disabled candidates. We are also dedicated to increasing staff diversity through our Levelling the Field pledge.

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