GIS Data Officer

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Working hours: 37.5 hours per week (banking 30 minutes per week to be used towards the shut down between Christmas and New Year)

Data and mapping are at the heart of Building Harlow’s Future. As a GIS Data Officer, you’ll be part of a vital corporate support service where GI data underpins service delivery across the district. Your work will help shape smarter decisions, more efficient operations, and better outcomes for our communities.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive GIS Data Officer to join our team and play a key role in managing and maintaining our geographic information systems and local land and property gazetteer (LLPG).

Key Responsibilities:

• Administration of the Street Naming and Numbering process.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data within the Corporate GI and LLPG.
• Maintain and improve key corporate datasets to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Assist in GIS data analysis to support various service areas.
• Produce high-quality maps and spatial data products.
• Provide GIS support for an upcoming Grounds Maintenance Improvement Plan project.

Please note the Job Description and Employee Profile for this post are currently under review via job evaluation.

If you think you can make a difference and want a real challenge, please apply.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Dean James, Operations Manager - GIS and Infrastructure on 01279 446687

Our policies support our employees by enabling a positive work/life balance. Employees will attend their contractual place of work at least 4 days each week (pro rata for part-time). The Council offers many excellent employee benefits which include pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing initiatives, and development opportunities.

Harlow Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Employee Profile.