The role
Join a team that helps deliver some of the most important environmental work in Wales. Reporting to the Geospatial Team Leader, you will play a key role in the delivery and continuous improvement of Natural Resources Wales' Geospatial Service, supporting colleagues across the organisation through the ESRI ArcGIS Platform.
You will provide technical support, help manage geospatial data and services, and contribute to the development of new solutions that enable informed, evidence-based decision making. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving, working collaboratively and applying geospatial technology to make a real difference to Wales' environment and communities.
As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.
To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Steve Jones at
Interviews will take place through Microsoft Teams.
About us
The Geospatial Services Team sits within the Knowledge and Information Management Group in Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) and provides the platforms, data and expertise that support environmental decision making across Natural Resources Wales.
Supporting over 150 teams and 2,000 users, our services underpin a wide range of work, including climate change adaptation, nature recovery, pollution control and environmental management. Working in a flexible hybrid environment across Wales, we offer the opportunity to work with modern geospatial technologies, contribute to meaningful projects and develop your skills within a supportive and collaborative team.
What you will do Provide administrative and technical support for the deployment and ongoing management of GIS Licence provision across NRW.
Provide technical support in the import, export and archiving of geospatial data in both ArcGIS online and ArcGIS Portal Services.
Create simple reports, dashboards, monitors and views of our data and licencing, for use by the team including Team Leader.
Assist the team in the day-to-day management of our spatial data including standard database and system administration tasks; help...
GIS Technical Support in Cardiff employer: Natural Resources Wales
Natural Resources Wales is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional development. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, staff enjoy generous leave entitlements, a robust pension scheme, and opportunities for continuous learning, all while contributing to meaningful investigations that protect the natural resources of Wales.
