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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Geospatial Analyst - **Company:** Department for Transport - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £44,241.0 - £48,581.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Data Analysis, Data Stores, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Spatial Data Infrastructures, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e63c5e01d3202109 ## About the Role * Geospatial Software and Coding: Use Python/R/SQL alongside appropriate libraries and tools to e.g. deliver spatial insights and products, integrate and transform multiple geospatial datasets, build or automate reproducible data pipelines. Experience of working with proprietary or open source GIS software to create mapping products and run spatial analytics. * Geospatial Championing and Capability Building: Ability to champion the value of geospatial, identify opportunities where it can be integrated into business practices, and promote geospatial data and analytics across an organisation and multiple stakeholders. Lead and develop initiatives to build geospatial capacity across a team. * Geospatial Analysis: Use appropriate tools and techniques to integrate and analyse spatial data. Work with stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into data products and insights. Communicate your results in an engaging way. * Demonstrate personal resilience and calmness under pressure. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders. * Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills and the ability to multi-task, and to prioritise carefully whilst maintaining sufficient oversight of detail. Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work 30 hours per week. We can accommodate part time through job share. This role is suitable for hybrid working, and therefore a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements. Hybrid working is a non-contractual arrangement where employees have the flexibility to work remotely combined with a minimum of 60% of their working time a month at either their principal workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, visiting stakeholders and colleagues, or carrying out detached duty in another DfT workplace. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation., This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills., Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. ## Description Can you manage spatial datasets and deliver geospatial analysis that supports evidence-based transport policy and decision-making? Do you enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to develop authoritative datasets and turn complex geospatial data into clear insights? If so, we'd love to hear from you! This new SEO role will support the delivery of cross cutting geospatial analysis and data for DfT. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: * Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here * 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday * Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Department for Transport Central - Department for Transport Careers, You will support the central provision of authoritative spatial datasets for use across DfT. This will include: * Obtaining and providing authoritative spatial datasets from other organisations across government for use within DfT (ONS, Network Rail, GBR, NH, Transport Scotland, Defra, Environment Agency etc.). * Supporting the development of new authoritative transport datasets for use across DfT, including multi-modal data such as transport routing. * Working with Ordnance Survey to support the User Acceptance Testing of new and updated transport spatial data, ensuring it is fit for purpose and ready for use. Digital You will work with Digital Service to support the implementation and ongoing management of the department’s Geography Data Store. You will also act as the lead representative working with Digital Service to ensure provision of the department’s GIS software and licensing needs. Legal Responsibilities The Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA) mandates controlled and restricted access to Ordnance Survey datasets. You will lead governance and controls across the department to ensure adherence to these principles when working with PSGA data. This includes monitoring and overseeing the use of OS PSGA contract licensing for third parties and providing expert advice to modal areas on complex cases. Geospatial Analysis You will support the delivery of spatial analysis across transport modes, bringing geographical insight to support evidence-based decision making. Geovisualisation You will use cartography and geovisualisation techniques to present intelligence from cross-modal transport geographic datasets. You will apply effective and engaging mapping techniques to add insight to policy development and delivery monitoring. Engagement You will support the G6 and G7 in running cross-departmental forums, including the DfT Geography Community and the Ordnance Survey Working Group. This role will support the central provision of authoritative spatial datasets for use across DfT. This will include: * Obtaining and providing authoritative spatial datasets from other organisations across government for use within DfT (ONS, Network Rail, GBR, NH, Transport Scotland, Defra, Environment agency) etc. * Supporting the development of new authoritative Transport Datasets for use across DfT i.e multi modal data such as transport routing. * Working with Ordnance survey to support the User Acceptance Testing of new and updated transport spatial data, so it is fit for purpose and ready for use., We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: * Government Geography Profession Framework - Geospatial data analysis * Government Geography Profession Framework - Geospatial tools and software * Government Geography Profession Framework - Cartography and interactive mapping, * Geospatial Software and Coding: Using Python/R/SQL alongside appropriate libraries and tools to e.g. deliver spatial insights and products, integrating and transforming multiple geospatial datasets, building or automating reproducible data pipelines. Experience of working with proprietary or open-source GIS software to create mapping products and run spatial analytics. * Geospatial Championing and Capability Building: Promoting the value of geospatial, identifying opportunities where it can be integrated into business practices, and promoting geospatial data and analytics across an organisation and multiple stakeholders. Leading and developing initiatives to build geospatial capacity across a team. * Geospatial Analysis: Using appropriate tools and techniques to integrate and analyse spatial data. Working with stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into data products and insights. Communicating your results in an engaging way. The sift will take place week from the 10th August 2026. Stage 2: Interview At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements: * Behaviours - Managing a Quality Service, Developing Self and Others, Working Together. * Technical - Government Geography Profession Framework - Senior Geographic Analyst level, in particular: + Geospatial Data Analysis. + Geospatial Tools and Software. + Cartography and Interactive Mapping., During your application, you should indicate which location(s) you wish to be considered for and, if successful, you will be placed on an individual list of candidates for each location. Candidates will be held on that list and drawn from it in merit order. We advise you to carefully consider which locations you wish to be considered for. If you decline an offer for a location you have expressed a preference in or have expressed an interest in more than one location and accept an offer, you will be withdrawn from any lists you may be held on. We may also offer candidates a location that they have not expressed a preference for where we have the requirement to do so but this will again be done on the basis of your place in the overall merit order and, in this event, you will not be removed from the list if you decline., As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes., All External applicants and current employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) will be required to undergo a Social Media Check. A Social Media Check is a review of your publicly available online activity, typically across platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others. The purpose is to identify any public posts or content that could raise concerns for employers, such as: Hate speech or discriminatory behaviour Threats or acts of violence Illegal activity or substance misuse Sexually explicit material Extremist views or affiliations Importantly, this check does not involve hacking into your accounts or accessing private messages. It only considers content you have chosen to make public. Employers use this kind of screening to help ensure their workplace remains safe, inclusive, and aligned with company values. It’s not about judging your personality or lifestyle—it’s about checking for potential red flags that might affect the role or company culture. If you have questions or concerns about the social media check, we would be happy to explain in more detail what’s being looked at and how your data is handled securely and fairly. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment., * UK nationals * nationals of the Republic of Ireland * nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 * Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service ## Related Videos - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Why Your Next Best Talent Might Not Be in Your Neighborhood](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1861-why-your-next-best-talent-might-not-be-in-your-neighborhood) - [Giving the individual control of their data: Open Source Decentralized Web Nodes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1100-giving-the-individual-control-of-their-data-open-source-decentralized-web-nodes) - [Beyond Hiring: Building a Sustainable Talent Acquisition Engine at Deutsche Bahn](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1856-beyond-hiring-building-a-sustainable-talent-acquisition-engine-at-deutsche-bahn) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk)