Lead Analyst — Environment Data & GIS Specialist

Transport for Greater Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,434 - 38,220; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking a Lead Analyst to join the Research Team, focusing on the environment research programme and helping deliver the Five-Year Environment Plan and broader strategy. The role involves climate adaptation, nature recovery, spatial analysis, and cross-thematic collaboration with other Analysts and Principals.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills with quantitative data, GIS experience, and the ability to communicate complex

Qualifications

• Experience in research and analysis, delivering research projects.
• Ability to source, analyse and present complex information to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Strong analytical skills with large quantitative data sets; data visualisation.
• Experience with spatial data and GIS platforms (ArcGIS/ESRI preferable).
• Knowledge of qualitative data (focus groups, interviews, community engagement).
• Excellent writing and presentation abilities for technical material to non-technical audiences.
• Understanding of how data informs policy and delivery.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with stakeholders.
• Awareness of the political landscape of Greater Manchester.
• Eagerness to learn new techniques; self-motivated.
• Commitment to equality and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver environment research across programmes.
• Undertake climate adaptation and nature recovery work.
• Carry out spatial analysis and GIS mapping.
• Collaborate with the GMCA Research Team on cross-thematic projects.
• Support dashboard development and reporting.

Skills

Research & analysis

Data visualization

GIS / ArcGIS

Qualitative data

Technical writing

Policy impact

Stakeholder engagement

Learning mindset

Diversity awareness

Tools

ArcGIS/ESRI

Dashboards

Job description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking a Lead Analyst to join the Research Team, focusing on the environment research programme and helping deliver the Five-Year Environment Plan and broader strategy. The role involves climate adaptation, nature recovery, spatial analysis, and cross-thematic collaboration with other Analysts and Principals.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills with quantitative data, GIS experience, and the ability to communicate complex