GIS Analyst in Bradford

We have an exciting opportunity for a GIS Analyst to join the Asset Management team at Yorkshire Water and contribute to delivering reliable, spatially enabled data that supports business insight, operational efficiency, and improved customer outcomes. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water today, tomorrow, 24/7, 365 days a year. Asset Management are a key part of how we plan to meet changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Location and work type

• Location: This role will initially be based in Bradford but we are moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you will be based there in the future. Hybrid working (two to three office days a week – Bradford/Leeds).
• Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Responsibilities

• Digitise, integrate, and maintain network and asset data within corporate GIS systems, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for colleagues and external partners.
• Validate and quality-check incoming data against Yorkshire Water standards, policies, and statutory requirements.
• Monitor and drive compliance across the organisation and wider data supply chain, identifying and addressing non-conformance.
• Investigate data quality issues, raise and manage queries, and work with stakeholders to implement corrective actions and improvements.
• Produce regular and ad hoc data extracts, reports, and performance insights on data quality, compliance, and process effectiveness.
• Support continuous improvement of asset data systems, processes, governance frameworks, and mapping-related project work.
• Contribute to system development, testing, and implementation of new digital solutions, including GIS user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, support knowledge sharing (including coaching new starters), and ensure adherence to regulatory, legal, and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 55001).

Skills and qualifications

• Experience working with GIS or spatial data systems.
• Strong understanding of data quality principles, including validation, accuracy, and completeness.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, plans, or asset information.
• Experience working with structured data and following defined standards, processes, and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain high levels of data accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively.
• Experience working collaboratively with internal teams or external partners to resolve data issues.
• Exposure to working in regulated environments with statutory or reporting requirements.
• Strong communication skills, particularly when challenging or querying data quality.
• Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Willingness to support flexible working patterns and job share options where possible.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£31,593 to £39,378, dependent on experience).
• Annual incentive-related bonus (up to £1,000 maximum for the performance year).
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
• Development opportunities in line with the GIS Analyst progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus two wellness days.
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
• Health cash plan, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance, flex, and partner cover options.
• Retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle-to-work scheme, gym membership discounts, and more.

Other information

• Closing date for this role: 10 July 2026.
• Pre-employment checks include a Basic Disclosure Check, with potential security vetting where applicable; medical questionnaires and other medicals may be required as part of the process.
• Yorkshire Water is committed to accessibility in recruitment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. We will discuss reasonable adjustments as needed.
• No agencies please.