GIS Technician (Graduate)

The collection and management of spatial data. Supporting the ongoing maintenance, update and creation of vast amounts of data, GIS and data management applications /processes at Groundsure. Supporting the management and delivery of data and historical mapping export products to our clients. Ensuring our data requirements are met on a day to day basis and the accuracy / integrity of our data.

Main duties include:

• Ensure accurate and timely update and supply of third-party data.

• Data creation, collection and quality assurance.

• Daily data management tasks.

• Training and familiarity with internal GIS procedures.

• Training on quality assurance and delivery of Groundsure historical map and data products.

• Maintaining up to date knowledge of the GIS sector including software developments.

• Supporting our policies in the interests of good governance and our commitment to BCorp

Do you have experience in SQL?, * 5 GCSEs at grade A - C (or equivalent)

• Degree in GIS or related subject. Current undergraduates will be

considered if available full time or relevant experience.

Experience

• Experience working with a variety of data sources and formats.

• Experience using QGIS

• Must be familiar with all Microsoft and Google packages

Desirable:

• Experience using ESRI suite or products

• Experience with FME, Postgresql and SQL are beneficial.

• Other open source GIS skills are beneficial.

Other skills:

• Organised & able to multitask.

• Adept at numeracy and basic geometry.

• Methodical.

• Precise and accurate, a high attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Works well within a team.

• Demonstrably high initiative.

• Good analytical / problem solving skills

• Genuine enthusiasm to learn and find solutions.

• An understanding of the concept of data in relational databases., Must have proof of eligibility to work in the UK.