Geospatial Associate Analyst

This position, based at our Southampton Global Operations Centre, is for a full-time Geospatial Associate Analyst within the Risk Analytics function. The role will focus on supporting data-driven geospatial analysis to inform risk assessment, operational decision making, and client deliverables. The successful candidate will work closely with analysts and stakeholders across the business, contributing to the development, maintenance, and interpretation of geospatial datasets and analytical outputs.

The post will report directly to the Director of Risk Analytics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Data collection & management: Gather geospatial data from Ambrey’s proprietary datasets, public EO datasets and electronic nautical charts.

Spatial analysis: Select and use tools (like ArcGIS or QGIS) to analyse trends using vector data, benchmark Ambrey’s services with industry assessments.

Map creation & visualization: Build clear, interactive charts, dashboards, Survey123 and story maps for stakeholders.

Managing Esri organisation, including license renewals and content administration.

Data cleaning & processing: Ensure datasets are accurate, consistent, and usable.

Reporting insights: Translate technical findings into recommendations.

Collaborate with Analyst teams to implement and improve geospatial analytics services.

Troubleshoot issues arising from the geospatial services.

Bachelors in a related field such as Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Oceanography, or Environmental Science

GIS software proficiency (ArcGIS, QGIS) and workflow automation in ArcGIS Pro is necessary

Data analysis (Excel, SQL, Python/R)

Understanding of spatial concepts (coordinates, projections, geostatistics)

Visualization skills (maps, dashboards, storytelling)

The capability to work independently and set priorities.

Ability to collaborate with peers.

Interest in maritime security and political risk.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Annual Leave: 25 days per annum plus public holidays

Working hours: 08:30am to 17:30pm Monday to Friday

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Office location: Southampton

This role includes occasional on-call support. In practice, call-outs are uncommon and usually linked to recent system changes made by the team, rather than ongoing operational issues.

Benefits: Referral Bonus, Eye Care, Discount Card, Techscheme, Cyclescheme, Discounted Gym Membership, Wellness & Fitness, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay. And much more!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Our people aren’t just part of the journey-they are the journey. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, inclusion is natural, and everyone has room to grow. Regardless of your role, your contributions fuel innovation and help us discover new ways to prepare, support, and respond - for every seafarer, every vessel, everywhere.

Since 2010, our people have been the heart of our success. Our teams unite individuals with diverse skills, perspectives, and backgrounds, all committed to nurturing an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. By offering personalised development opportunities, we empower our team members to focus on what truly matters to them-shaping their careers to align with their unique goals and aspirations.