GIS Manager in Balloch

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Salary: £39,130 - £46,856 (Band D) per annum

Working Hours: 35 hours per week – happy to discuss flexible working

Contract: Permanent

Location: Balloch, with hybrid working model

The Role: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced GIS Manager to join and lead our small, dedicated team providing GIS and eplanning support services for Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority and the Cairngorms National Park, as part of our wider Information Services Team. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-paced and high-performing organisation at an exciting time for our GIS team as we look to the future of GIS and eplanning and how the changing technical landscape could be affected by our ongoing Digital Strategy work.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for all relevant systems, services and data suppliers, and manage all contracts, agreements and the budget associated with the delivery of GIS supported services, including communication between stakeholders and allocation and prioritisation of tasks within the GIS Team.
• Manage the provision of all elements of an effective GIS support service, including mapping and data services, corporate GIS and planning systems support and development including online services, collaborative project support, helpdesk services, user support and training, and ongoing maintenance and business continuity.
• Develop and contribute to the preparation and maintenance of the strategies, policies and procedures required for the effective provision of the organisation’s GIS supported functions and services to both internal and external customers.
• Provide advice, expertise and information on matters relating to GIS, mapping issues and requirements, geographic or spatially related information, GIS data management, GIS team service delivery and related business systems, and ensure the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
• Develop relationships between the GIS team and its customers to determine where value and improvement can be added to services, identify wider improvement opportunities and develop solutions to capitalise on them.
• Develop, specify and manage the delivery of GIS related projects, systems and data work and ensure that customer timescales and project requirements are met within organisation and budget resources.
• Develop the necessary partnerships and engagement with other organisations to ensure the ongoing efficient and effective delivery of defined priorities and services.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.

Who we are looking for:

Your skills, abilities and experience should include:

• Demonstrable relevant experience of leading and managing a GIS and/or ePlanning service.
• Demonstrable relevant experience of working with, managing and supporting GIS Systems, including ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and ESRI Enterprise in a corporate environment.
• Demonstrable relevant experience of working with, managing and supporting Idox ePlanning systems and related statutory planning functions.
• Demonstrable cartographic experience with digital mapping.
• Experience of providing GIS or ePlanning systems technical support and advice.
• In-depth experience of working with and managing geographical data, including Ordnance Survey data.
• Advanced user of GIS systems software, including GIS mapping and analysis.
• An understanding of the components and architecture of ePlanning including online applications, back office and public access systems.
• In depth knowledge of Ordnance Survey and other geographic data and information management and associated issues including the ability to read and understand data licenses and agreements.
• A recognised qualification at Degree level (or equivalent relevant experience) in GIS or a related discipline.

Ideally, but not essentially, you’ll also have:

• Demonstrable relevant experience of GIS and ePlanning project management and strategy development.
• Accredited IDOX Uniform and UniMap Web system administrator.
• Experience of corporate administration of GIS or ePlanning systems, including contract and budget management.
• Experience of developing and supporting corporate postgresql (PostGIS) geodatabases.
• Experience of developing and supporting Microsoft Access or other relational databases.
• Experience of developing and supporting ESRI field and web applications, including Dashboards, Experience Builder, Field Maps, and Survey123 with xlsx forms.
• Good knowledge of FOI, EIR, DPA, INSPIRE and other relevant data and information related legislation.
• Ability to create and manage UK GEMINI or INSPIRE metadata.
• Strong contract management skills with the ability to specify, prepare and assess contract and tender documents.

How to apply: If you are interested in this role, please complete your application by 17th July 2026 @ 9am. Access our application form on our job portal. Interviews will be virtual, taking place week commencing 27th July 2026.

Who we are and our values: We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation. Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.