Senior Geospatial Analyst

Job summary

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!

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Job description

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Spatial Data

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.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Person specification

We welcome applications from candidates who have the following skills and attributes:

• 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.

If you have questions regarding how hybrid working is practiced within the business area, or any reasonable adjustments or flexible working arrangements you may currently have or need in place if successful in your application, please contact the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details).

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Developing Self and Others
• Working Together

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Government Geography Profession Framework - Geospatial data analysis