Spatial Data Analyst

Key Responsibilities

The Spatial Data Analyst shall be responsible for:

• Undertake insight and data quality analysis on address and street data to feed into technical working groups
• Analyse and make assessments on open data and data sourced from third parties that provide insight to inform business use and strategy
• Analysing Address and Street data in conjunction with related datasets such as Ordnance Survey Products (e.g. MasterMap Topography Layer and Functional Sites Layer, Code-Point Polygons, Boundary Line), open data and data sourced from third parties
• Developing new analysis techniques and processes to assist in improving data quality
• Producing compelling and professional evidence for technical and management forums
• Injecting new ideas, innovation and best practice in the field of data analysis into the business
• working to an agreed briefs, timelines and procedures
• ensuring all relevant documentation is up to date and complete in line with the company Quality Management System

Other Responsibilities

In addition the Spatial Data Analyst may be asked to

• provide support to the Helpdesk and other members of the wider Data Team as required
• assist the Head of Data Insights in the user acceptance testing of system, data or process changes
• represent the Insights Team at internal and external meetings

Skills

The Spatial Data Analyst shall have

• an analytical mind with an aptitude for problem solving
• excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• strong communication skills to ensure effective collaboration.
• excellent planning and organisation skills
• a desire to provide exceptional levels of service
• an open and transparent manner
• an ability to build strong relationships built on mutual trust and respect
• an ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• the confidence to question and improve working practices and influence technical decisions

Knowledge

The Spatial Data Analyst shall be able to demonstrate

• degree level familiarity (or equivalent with appropriate evidence) of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including common concepts, algorithms and data formats (including GML)
• intermediate knowledge of databases and database query languages (including SQL)
• an understanding of GIS architecture and the increasing role of web services/APIs
• proficiency with some of the common GIS software packages (e.g. MapInfo, ESRI, GeoServer, Open Layers, PostGIS or QGIS)

Vision & Values:

We are:

• Enthusiastic about our work
• Rigorous in our delivery
• Continuously thinking about improvement
• Making a difference to society
• Excelling at what we do best
• Overall, we take pride in what we achieve together

Compliance: The post holder will conform to established Quality, Information Security, IT, Health and Safety, Equality and other GeoPlace policies and procedures as defined in the Company Handbook.

Employee Benefits

• Ability to work in the central London office or work from home with some occasional office working
• 25 days holiday (in addition to normal and public bank holidays) per year
• 10% of your working week can be spent taking part in Learning and Development
• Group Personal Pension (minimum employer contribution is 4%)
• Employee subscription to Udemy training
• Group Income Protection Scheme (on completion of probation)
• Life Assurance Scheme – 3 x salary (on completion of probation)
• Interest free season ticket loan (on completion of probation)
• Cycle to Work scheme (on completion of probation)

How to apply

Interviews will be conducted via video technology and in person.

Please send your CV and a one page maximum cover letter explaining explaining why you are suitable for the role, what skills you have and why you want to work for GeoPlace to [email protected]

Please ensure your eligibility to work in the UK before applying.

GeoPlace is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, race, or pregnancy and maternity, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

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