Strategic GIS Leader - In-House Location Intelligence

Havant; Hampshire Township (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave allowance

Free parking

Flexible/hybrid working

Professional development support

Job summary

Havant Borough Council is looking for a GIS Manager to lead the transition of its GIS function in-house and build a modern, customer‑focused, data‑driven service from the ground up. You will set the strategic direction for GIS, champion spatial intelligence, and turn geospatial insight into better services and stronger decisions for communities.

You will collaborate with senior leaders and partners, oversee data governance, and drive innovation through the strategic use of geospatial technology.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent in GIS or related discipline, or substantial experience.
• Significant experience delivering GIS services, geospatial data management and mapping.
• Strong knowledge of LLPG management and BS7666 standards.
• Experience leading projects and digital transformation in a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Strategically owns GIS, spatial data, web mapping and location intelligence services.
• Designs and develops the new service; oversees corporate geospatial systems.
• Safeguards data integrity and communicates complex geospatial insights to stakeholders.
• Leads staff and contractors; drives service improvements and digital transformation.

Skills

Strategic GIS leadership

Stakeholder influence

QGIS expertise

Geospatial data management

Web mapping / location intelligence

Team management

Education

GIS degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

QGIS

Corporate GIS platforms

Job description

Havant Borough Council is looking for a GIS Manager to lead the transition of its GIS function in-house and build a modern, customer‑focused, data‑driven service from the ground up. You will set the strategic direction for GIS, champion spatial intelligence, and turn geospatial insight into better services and stronger decisions for communities.

You will collaborate with senior leaders and partners, oversee data governance, and drive innovation through the strategic use of geospatial technology.