Senior GIS And Spatial Intelligence Officer

Bassetlaw District Council; Worksop; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26-32 days holiday

Healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Job summary

Bassetlaw District Council is seeking a Senior GIS and Spatial Intelligence Officer to lead the ArcGIS infrastructure, spatial intelligence strategy and location-based insight capability across the organisation. This role offers a chance to shape how GIS supports planning, housing, economic development and corporate policy.

You will provide expert GIS leadership, deliver spatial solutions and actionable intelligence while championing digital transformation and service improvement across the

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent in GIS, geospatial sciences, data science, geography, planning or related discipline.
• Significant experience managing enterprise GIS systems and spatial data environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement with technical leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ArcGIS infrastructure and spatial intelligence strategy across the organisation.
• Develop spatial data solutions and deliver actionable intelligence for Planning, Housing, Economic Development and Corporate Policy.
• Drive digital transformation, service improvement and Local Government Reorganisation initiatives.
• Provide expert GIS support and technical leadership to the council’s GIS function.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Technical leadership

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

Job description

Senior GIS and Spatial Intelligence Officer

Insights Team - GIS Unit

Salary Grade 7 £37,563 - £40,444 per annum

Full Time, 37 hours per week

Are you an experienced GIS professional looking to lead and develop a modern corporate GIS function? Bassetlaw District Council is seeking a Senior GIS and Spatial Intelligence Officer to lead our ArcGIS infrastructure, spatial intelligence strategy and location-based insight capability across the organisation.

You will provide expert GIS support and technical leadership, develop spatial data solutions and deliver actionable intelligence that supports services including Planning, Housing, Economic Development and Corporate Policy. You'll play a key role in digital transformation, service improvement and Local Government Reorganisation initiatives.

Please open attachments to review the Job Description and Person Specification, and to discover more about what it's like to work for the council.

What we're looking for

• Degree level qualification, professional qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience in GIS, geospatial sciences, data science, geography, planning, information systems or a related discipline.
• Significant experience managing enterprise GIS systems and spatial data environments.
• Strong expertise in ESRI ArcGIS platforms, spatial analysis and web mapping.
• Experience delivering spatial intelligence and evidence-based insights to support decision-making.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and technical leadership skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of GIS and spatial intelligence within the Council and help shape services through innovative use of data and technology.

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.

Closing date:8 November 2026

Interview date: 26 November 2026