GIS and Spatial Data Analyst

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Join us to lead the future of location-based intelligence at Lewisham. We are looking for a motivated and experienced GIS and Spatial Data Analyst to join our award-winning Data Science, Insight & Performance Team, supporting services across the Council through expert spatial analysis, mapping and geospatial systems leadership.

You will play a key role in maintaining and developing our Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) and GIS infrastructure, supporting key council services and statutory functions, and driving UPRN integration to enable smarter, joined-up decision-making through spatial data.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help deliver impactful geospatial insight and analysis to inform strategic and operational decisions across the Council, and strengthens collaboration with our external partners.

If you're passionate about using geospatial data to drive service improvements, deliver an outstanding customer experience and thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment – this is the role for you.

What’s the role?

• You will play a key role in managing the Council’s spatial databases for web and desktop GIS platforms, ensuring data integrity, availability, reproducibility and security, and compliance with BS7666 standards.
• To provide technical expertise on the design, development and delivery of innovative geospatial solutions to streamline workflows and support strategic and operational projects.
• Provide strategic GIS leadership and champion the use of the LLPG as the Council’s primary property database, enabling data interoperability and seamless integration across wider Council systems.

What we’re looking for
You will bring proven experience in supporting GIS and LLPG systems, with a strong understanding of BS7666 data standards and UPRN integration.

Attention to detail and strong data management capabilities are essential, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across our geospatial datasets. You will be comfortable working with tools like QGIS, DynamicMaps (MapThat), GeoServer and have experience with spatial databases such as PostGIS or SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate experience with Python for GIS scripting and automation and confidence working with APIs and integrating external spatial data services (e.g. Ordnance Survey Data Hub, Environment Agency).

You will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, working with teams across the council to identify opportunities where geospatial insight and innovation can improve service delivery and efficiency.

As someone who is self-motivated and curious, you will stay on top of emerging GIS technologies, while helping to embed geospatial thinking into the fabric of the organisation.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed. For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Mia Polovina, Data Science, Insight & Performance Lead at mia.polovina@lewisham.gov.uk. Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification Salary £45,852 – £47,925 per annum (PO2) N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof. Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you. The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response. Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:
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