GIS Officer

Corporate GIS Management 

• Manage and continuously improve the Authority’s corporate GIS platform, ensuring spatial data is accurate, secure, well-documented and accessible to the right people at the right time. 

• Design and support end-to-end GIS workflows across desktop, web and field/mobile improving efficiency and data quality. 

• Ensure compliance with licensing, data governance, metadata standards, and accessibility requirements. 

Spatial Analysis & Service Delivery 

• Provide spatial analysis and mapping that answers business questions, supports service delivery, and clearly communicates findings to technical and nontechnical audiences. 

• Develop and maintain web maps, apps and dashboards  to improve efficiency and access to spatial information. 

• Support open data publication where appropriate, ensuring datasets are well described, appropriately licensed, and released in usable formats. 

• Provide analysis, data and visualisations to support evidence-based decision-making across the Authority. 

Technical Support & Capability Development 

• Provide expert GIS advice and technical support to staff. 

• Deliver training, guidance and learning resources to build organisational GIS capability and confidence. 

• Maintain standards, documentation and templates to ensure consistent delivery. 

• Facilitate an internal GIS community, sharing good practice, promoting standards, and capturing user needs to drive continual improvement. 

• As part of a team, provide occasional technical support for IT and data queries. 

Partnerships & Representation 

• Act as the Authority’s principal contact with the Ordnance Survey ensuring compliance with the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement.  

• Liaise with local authorities, government bodies, academic institutions, and other partners on GIS-related matters. 

• Support academic partnerships and supervise GIS student placements where appropriate. 

• Represent the Authority in relevant geospatial forums. 

Strategic Contribution 

• Support continuous improvement in data governance, digital systems, and spatial service delivery. 

• Promote innovation in geospatial technologies to enhance organisational efficiency and public benefit. 

• Undertake other comparable duties as required by the Head of IT, Data and Estates or Director of Finance and Resources. 

NORTHUMBERLAND NATIONAL PARK 

Person Specification 

Essential: 

Knowledge 

• Degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Data Science, or equivalent professional experience. 

• Strong understanding of GIS principles, spatial data management, and database systems. 

• Knowledge of data governance and compliance requirements (including data protection). 

Skills 

• Advanced proficiency in professional GIS software. 

• Experience with spatial databases and data analysis. 

• Ability to develop and maintain web-based mapping solutions. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills. 

• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical audiences. 

• Ability to deliver training and support to staff. 

Experience 

• Experience managing or supporting a corporate GIS system. 

• Experience working with external partners. 

• Experience in digitising, maintaining, and validating spatial datasets. 

Personal Qualities 

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail. 

• Proactive and innovative approach. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Ability to work flexibly and travel to remote locations within the National Park. 

Desirable: 

• Experience with cloud-based or enterprise GIS environments. 

• Understanding of National Park purposes and protected landscape management. 

• Experience contributing to digital transformation initiatives.