Lead GIS and Geospatial Data Analyst

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is seeking a Lead GIS and Geospatial Data Analyst. This 2-year fixed-term role involves managing geospatial data, developing GIS infrastructure, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance data utilization for residents. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and various benefits, including a competitive pension and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive pension with 22.4% employer contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounted gym memberships

Retail discounts

Cycle schemes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing geospatial data across various domains.
• Experience in building, testing, and maintaining geospatial pipelines.
• Ability to integrate diverse data into cloud-hosted warehouses.

Responsibilities

• Define standards for geospatial data and maintain metadata.
• Develop data flows using ETL tools and support data quality.
• Develop visualization products to enhance data utilization.

Skills

Managing geospatial data

Designing geospatial data pipelines

Integrating diverse data sources

Working with national/local datasets

Advanced knowledge of spatial databases

Creative problem-solving

Tools

PostgreSQL/PostGIS

ETL tools

Job description

Lead GIS and Geospatial Data Analyst

Contract: 2 Year Fixed Term (with the option to extend)

Hours: 37hrs

Working Style: Hybrid work from home and various Council workplaces.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, data-driven GIS expert to join our Data team as a Lead GIS and Geospatial Data Analyst.

You will join a growing team of data specialists, committed to data standards, quality, and visualization for the council.

As a Lead, you will develop and implement enterprise GIS infrastructure, data management, and analysis to enhance understanding and utilization of geospatial data, maximizing benefits for residents and services.

Your responsibilities include defining standards for geospatial data, maintaining metadata, developing data flows using ETL tools, supporting data quality, and developing visualization products.

This is a fixed-term role for 2 years, with potential extension.

About you:

• Extensive experience managing geospatial data across domains like highways, environment, utilities, land management, and planning.
• Experience designing, building, testing, and maintaining geospatial data pipelines, including automated ETL processes.
• Ability to integrate diverse data sources into cloud-hosted spatial data warehouses.
• Experience with national/local datasets like Ordnance Survey, ONS, Land and Property, and Street Gazetteers.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams to gather requirements and design data products.
• Advanced knowledge of spatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS), data modeling, and cloud architecture.
• Creative problem-solving skills.

Preferred roles include Senior GIS Consultant, GIS Specialist, GIS Lead, or Geospatial Analytics Manager.

Transforming Digital Services in Neath Port Talbot:

Our vision is to ensure all children thrive, communities are sustainable, and our environment and culture are preserved for future generations. We're transforming our digital services to improve experiences for citizens, businesses, staff, and visitors through effective use of Digital, Data, and Technology.

We have restructured our Digital Services team to align with the DDaT framework, focusing on modern, skillful roles.

About us:

We value our colleagues and offer a range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working, a competitive pension with 22.4% employer contribution, holiday entitlement starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), discounted gym memberships, cycle schemes, car salary sacrifice, and retail discounts.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in a rewarding career with us, we look forward to your application.

The process:

Please attach your current CV and a cover letter (max two sides A4) explaining your interest and how you meet the essential criteria.