GIS Analyst

GIS Analyst Whitehall Resources require a GIS Analyst to work with a key client on a 6 month contract. • This role will be largely remote with occasional visits to South London. • Outside IR35. GIS Analyst Job description: Are you passionate about geospatial data and technology? We are looking for a talented GIS Analyst to join our dynamic team and help us deliver smart spatial mapping outcomes to enable better business decision making. Our Digital Services department have implemented the hosted Cadcorp WebMap and Desktop in the cloud products and we need a skilled GIS Analyst to assist in the completion of the rollout across the estate. This will include engaging with business units, Cadcorp technical support, data integration exercises with other departmental systems as well as supporting the move to integrating OS National Geographic Data maps. Main Role: Reporting to the GIS/Asset Management Product Manager and working with CDS Digital Services Team members to be responsible for providing analytical support, and geospatial services to both internal and external consumers of mapping data. Main Duties: • Assist in managing the implementation of new Cadcorp products and other GIS software and end-user support. • Provide analytical and mapping services support to internal teams and external participants • Promote and support spatial data integration with other business systems such as IDOX Uniform and any external organisations such as Land Registry, Streets highway maintenance contractor and the National Street Gazetteer • Exhibit knowledge of the OS migration to OS NGD technology process and create process to implement it within a corporate environment • Assist in the deployment of the Cadcorp Power BI product and how to employ it within a corporate environment by illustrating developed outcomes • Provide specific analytical support and mapping services to departments (Planning, Streets, Education, Housing) and internal teams (Power BI development team) Essential Experience • Strong GIS skills, including software such as ESRI, QGIS, Cadcorp SIS, PostgresSQL/PostGIS • Proven experience of using Cadcorp SIS Desktop, ability to create and support: • Spatial Work definitions • Map layers, defining styles, themes etc. • New and amending existing templates • Libraries and named object libraries • Proven experience of administering Cadcorp Web Map: • Maintaining user permissions • Configuration of base maps, layers, integration with OS maps and OS NGD select and build • Utilising the Query, Measure, Editing and other Web Map tools • Proven experience of using Geognosis product: • Troubleshooting issues with Web Map • Reports and template maintenance • Creating and supporting WMS/WTMS, WFS and API interfaces • Strong IT coding skills such as SQL, HTML/CSS, Python, Powershell and Javascript plus proven ability to integrate spatial data with business systems Essential Skills • Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and stakeholders • Excellent communication and presentation skills for illustrating geospatial outcomes. • Familiarity with OS Hub products and PSGA Principal Contact responsibilities • Knowledge of Local Authority specific spatial involvements such as Local Street and Property Gazetteer mapping