GIS Analyst in Birmingham

We have a brand-new opportunity for a GIS Analyst to join our growing, innovative Data Insight team. You’ll work alongside experienced senior members of the team, supporting the delivery of high-quality geospatial insight and analysis that informs strategy, policy, modelling and operational decision-making across TfWM, the West Midlands Combined Authority and a wide range of external partners.

In this role, you’ll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects, from spatial development strategy to innovative analysis using drone imagery. You’ll help collate, manage and analyse datasets, building from basic through to intermediate levels of GIS analysis, while developing your skills in web mapping and spatial analytics using the Esri GIS platform.

You’ll liaise with internal teams, local authorities and customers, helping to keep stakeholders informed and engaged, and playing a key role in driving good data management practices so data is well organised, understood and accessible. With exposure to a wide variety of analysis rather than a single subject area, this role offers an excellent foundation for someone who has experience in GIS or a related field, either through work, or through a geography or related degree, and is keen to grow within a team that leads the way in forward-thinking geospatial work.

Please note, this is a 2 year fixed term contract.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design, develop and maintain GIS web applications
• Ensure consistent, maintainable data requirements are defined and delivered
• Maintain the integrity of the GIS database using quality control procedures
• Generate a variety of specific, presentation quality maps for meetings and reports
• Respond to requests for data from colleagues, partners and stakeholders
• Develop and deliver training to support users of the GIS spatial asset management data tools
• Support the application of new data analysis and reporting systems
• Document the development of GIS applications
• Perform GIS data capturing, data conversion and data entry
• Write programmes/scripts to automate GIS processes and workflows

What’s essential:

• Experience creating web-based map/app solutions for different purposes
• Experience creating maps that meet the latest accessibility standards
• Experience using ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise platform including Desktop, Server and Online for data analysis and visualisation
• Experience of data capture, analysis and management of complex datasets across a variety of applications
• Experience of collecting and validating intelligence, assessing the credibility of information and reliability of sources
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to design maps and apps that are intuitive for users and follow best practice design principles
• Ability to determine and develop appropriate data visualisation to communicate data meaning effectively and efficiently
• Good verbal, presentational and report writing skills
• Ability to interact with internal and external partners in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Knowledge of performance information methodologies/statistical techniques
• Demonstrate legal understanding of data licensing
• Ability to prioritise own workload effectively

Location: The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane with at least 1 day a week spent in the office.

How to apply:

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Salary and benefits:

We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

Benefits package:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs).
• 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days.
• Discounted gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice.
• An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
• 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Interest-free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology.
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more.
• Eye Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses.

Creating an inclusive workplace:

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.