Lead GIS and Geospatial Data Analyst

Lead GIS and Geospatial Data Analyst

Job description

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

Hours: 37hrs

Working Style: Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

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

You will be joining a new and growing team of data specialists, with a big commitment and drive to implement data standards, improve data quality and bring data to life for the council.

The team are currently delivering several exciting and high-profile projects, bringing people and data together, linking critical data sets to give a holistic view of our residents and the businesses we work with.

As a Lead GIS and Geospatial Data Analyst, you will lead the development and implementation of enterprise GIS infrastructure, data management, and analysis functions so that the council can fully understand, link and view our geospatial data, maximising the benefits for our residents and service areas.

You will define and implement standards and formats for geospatial data and metadata, maintaining a metadata repository for our geospatial data assets, developing and implementing a robust geospatial data flow from various applications into our main data warehouse using ETL tools, support data owners to maintain their data at high quality and be instrumental to the development of visualisation and analysis data products.

This role is fixed term for 2 years with an option to extend.

About you:

Do you have:

Extensive experience of managing geospatial data across varied domains such as highways, environment, public protection, utilities, land management, and planning, with a focus on enterprise-scale implementation and stakeholder engagement.

Extensive experience in designing, building, testing and maintaining of geospatial data pipelines, including automated ETL processes,
The ability to integrate diverse data sources into cloud-hosted spatial data warehouses.
Extensive experience of working with national and local geographic datasets including Ordnance Survey, Office for National Statistics, Local Land and Property and National Street Gazetteers.
Significant experience of working with multidisciplinary teams to gather user requirements for geospatial data and apply them to the design of data products to support service delivery.
Advanced knowledge of spatial databases (especially PostgreSQL/ PostGIS), data modelling, and cloud-based data architecture.
Courage to think outside the box and find solutions where others may see a barrier.

We would welcome those with experience in the following roles: Senior GIS consultant; GIS Specialist; GIS program Lead; geospatial analytics manager;

Transforming Digital Services in Neath Port Talbot:

Neath Port Talbot&s vision is to ensure all children get the best start in life; all communities are thriving and sustainable; our local environment, culture and heritage can be enjoyed by future generations; and for our local people are skilled and can access high quality, green jobs.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Digital Services Division as we&re working to transform the Neath Port Talbot experience for all our citizens, businesses, staff and visitors through the best use of Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT).

To deliver the change required, we&ve reset the entire Digital Services staffing structure, aligning to the DDaT profession capability framework, ensuring we have modern and fit for purpose job descriptions focusing on the rights skills and abilities. 

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues& efforts and achievements. We also believe that there&s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you&ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance

Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years& service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

The process:

Applicants must attach a current CV to their application. Within the same document, also include a separate covering letter (of no more than two sides of A4) explaining why you are interested in the position and provide suitable evidence to meet the essentials in the person specification.

For an informal discussion,