Senior Geospatial Analyst

Asda; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for a Senior Geospatial Analyst to enhance data-driven decision-making. The role involves delivering geospatial insights, collaborating with teams, and applying spatial modelling techniques. You will work in a hybrid environment requiring at least three office days per week. The position offers an excellent benefits package including a company bonus, pension matching, and wellbeing services.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Free wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering geospatial analytics in a data-driven environment.
• Proficient in SQL/Python and familiar with GIS technologies.
• Ability to communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of geospatial analytics solving business problems.
• Apply spatial modelling to produce actionable insights.
• Collaborate across teams to embed geospatial data into decision-making.

Skills

Geospatial analytics

SQL/Python

GIS technologies

Communication skills

Spatial insight translation

Education

Degree in numerate or analytical field

Tools

Databricks

ESRI ArcGIS

Power BI

Azure

Job description

Job Title

Senior Geospatial Analyst

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits.

Category

Data Science

Closing Date

25 September 2025

Please be advised that this position requires attendance at Asda House in Leeds for a minimum of three days per week. We’re really looking forward to having you around!

Asda is undergoing an exciting data transformation, placing insight and analytics at the heart of strategic decision-making. We are seeking a Senior Geospatial Analyst to support the development and delivery of spatial insight and modelling that informs data-led decisions across our commercial, property, and strategic planning functions.

In this role, you will apply your expertise in spatial data, modelling, and visualisation to real-world challenges such as location strategy, online delivery, targeted marketing, and customer analytics. Working in a hybrid cloud environment (ESRI, Azure), you will contribute to the generation of geospatial insights and visual narratives that help drive operational and strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Spatial Insight: Support the development of geospatial analytics that solve business problems and contribute to transformation initiatives.
• Geospatial Analytics Execution: Apply spatial modelling and analytical techniques using tools such as Databricks and ESRI ArcGIS to produce actionable insights.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with colleagues across departments to scope spatial opportunities and embed geospatial data into decision-making processes.
• Insight Generation: Translate complex geospatial datasets into accessible and actionable insights that support planning and operations.
• Visual Storytelling: Develop visual narratives using tools like Databricks and ArcGIS to communicate spatial data effectively to business users.
• Project Contribution: Contribute to geospatial analytics projects, ensuring clarity, reproducibility, and robustness in all outputs.
• Promote Best Practice: Support consistent spatial methodologies and peer learning across the insight community at Asda.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Experience delivering geospatial analytics in a data-driven environment
• Proficient in SQL/Python and familiar with GIS technologies
• Ability to communicate spatial insights to non-technical stakeholders
• Track record of translating geospatial insight into commercial action
• Comfortable working independently on scoped analytics tasks
• Degree in a numerate, geography, or analytical field

Desirable:

• Familiarity with spatial data science and modelling techniques
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Databricks
• Experience using BI tools such as Power BI/Tableau
• Background in retail, FMCG, or other data-rich industries

Why Join Asda?

We are a values-led organisation. We encourage openness, creativity, and collaboration, valuing everyone’s input. Our culture and scale offer abundant opportunities for growth and impact.

Why Join Insight and Analytics?

• Work on business-critical challenges with visible impact
• Join a forward-thinking data team using modern tools in a cloud-native environment
• Use leading tools & tech: Azure, Databricks, Power BI, Python

Everything you\'ll love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices.Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves