Position Overview
Reports to: Intelligence and Analytics Lead
Location: Chesterfield (with hybrid working)
Directorate: Strategy and Inclusive Growth
The successful candidate will normally be appointed at the minimum point of the salary band, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
Salary: £40,444 to £45,529 a year
Hours: Full-time
Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type: Permanent
About the employer
East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) brings partners together to help make the East Midlands more prosperous, sustainable and fairer. We are an evolving organisation, moving our focus towards delivery against our Corporate Plan and building the people, systems and capability needed to turn our ambitions into results.
This makes it an exciting time to join us. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a developing organisation, shape how we work and help deliver meaningful outcomes for our region.
About the role
As Data Analyst – GIS Specialist, you will play a key role in developing and delivering spatial analysis, mapping and intelligence that supports evidence-based decision-making across EMCCA. Working within the Research and Intelligence Unit, you will analyse complex spatial and non-spatial datasets, producing insights that inform policy, strategy and investment decisions across a range of areas including transport, housing, economic development, the visitor economy, digital infrastructure and net zero.
You will work closely with policy teams, analysts, local authorities and regional partners, providing specialist GIS expertise and supporting the development of innovative mapping products, dashboards and visualisations. You will also take responsibility for supporting the administration and ongoing development of EMCCA's Esri GIS platform.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how geographical and spatial intelligence is used across the East Midlands. You will combine technical GIS expertise with analytical thinking to influence regional priorities, improve understanding of place-based challenges and opportunities, and support meaningful outcomes for people, businesses and communities across the region.
What you'll be doing
- Lead the collection, processing and analysis of spatial and non-spatial datasets across a range of regional priorities.
- Develop, maintain and publish interactive maps, dashboards, story maps and other GIS products using the Esri ArcGIS suite.
- Support the delivery of spatial analysis relating to housing, transport, economic development, net zero, digital infrastructure and the visitor economy.
- Produce clear and engaging visualisations, reports and presentations that communicate complex data to a variety of audiences.
- Provide administration and user support for the Esri platform, including licence management and system maintenance.
- Collaborate with policy teams, analysts and external partners to develop evidence-based recommendations and geospatial solutions.
- Monitor trends, policy developments and emerging opportunities that may have spatial implications for EMCCA's portfolios.
- Continuously improve data collection, mapping methodologies and analytical approaches to enhance organisational insight and decision-making.
Essential requirements
- Current experience of GIS mapping and spatial analysis, with strong practical knowledge of the Esri ArcGIS suite, including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
- Experience of developing and maintaining interactive maps, online dashboards, story maps and other geospatial visualisation products.
- Knowledge and experience of administering Esri licences and supporting GIS platform users and functionality.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate findings into meaningful insight.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with experience of working collaboratively across teams, organisations and sectors.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience of data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, Tableau or similar would be advantageous.
Our values
Our values shape our culture and how we work with each other, our partners and the communities we serve.
Lifting our region We always put the long-term prosperity of the East Midlands region and its people first when carrying our roles and achieving strategic outcomes.
Working together We always challenge each other to be exceptional, embracing collaboration and acting to lift rather than win, working as one team.
Making an impact We always make decisions that are evidence led and which strengthen our region systemically. We hold ourselves to account for our actions.
Being human We always take pride in who we are and the diversity we bring, communicating authentically and showing genuine interest in one another.
Closing date: 12/11/2026
Proposed interviews: 03/12/2026
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Data Analyst- GIS Specialist in Chesterfield employer: East Midlands Combined County Authority
At East Midlands Combined County Authority, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values innovation and collaboration in the IT sector. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career in a supportive environment. Join us in delivering high-quality public services and be part of a team that prioritises excellence and user experience.
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East Midlands Combined County Authority Recruitment Team
