GIS Officer
Location: South Wales, hybrid working
Pay Rate: £19.54 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Assignment length: Initial 3 month temporary assignment with potential for extension
Working Pattern: Hybrid, approximately 1 day per week in the office
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced GIS professional with strong ArcGIS skills and experience creating and publishing high quality mapping products?

We're recruiting for a GIS Officer to support a public sector in South Wales.

This is a varied opportunity combining GIS, spatial data, mapping, visualisation and general project support. You'll play an important role in producing accurate mapping products and visual content to support consultation activities, stakeholder engagement and wider programme objectives.

The role would suit someone with practical experience using ArcGIS who is confident working with spatial data and producing and publishing maps. Experience with Power BI would also be highly desirable.

What you'll be doing

Creating, maintaining and updating GIS maps using ArcGIS
Managing and working with spatial datasets to ensure information is accurate and up to date
Producing high quality maps, visualisations and graphical content
Publishing maps and GIS outputs using appropriate digital platforms
Creating and supporting interactive mapping products, including StoryMaps
Supporting the development and publication of Power BI reports, dashboards and visualisations
Preparing mapping materials and supporting documentation for consultation activities
Working with colleagues and stakeholders to understand their GIS and mapping requirements
Carrying out data and quality checks to ensure mapping outputs are accurate and fit for purpose
Supporting improvements to GIS processes, systems and mapping products
Attending meetings, workshops and discussions with colleagues and stakeholders
Providing general administrative and project support where required
Using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

What we're looking for

Previous experience working in GIS, spatial data, mapping or a similar role
Strong practical experience using ArcGIS
Experience creating, editing, managing and publishing GIS maps
Good knowledge of spatial data and geographical information
Experience producing mapping products and visualisations for different audiences
Experience with StoryMaps or other interactive mapping products would be advantageous
Experience using Power BI would be highly desirable
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
Good analytical and organisational skills
Strong communication skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders
Good Microsoft Office and IT skills
Experience working within a technical, data or systems based environment
The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider team

It would be great if you have experience in:

ArcGIS and spatial data management
Creating and publishing GIS maps
StoryMaps and interactive mapping
Power BI and data visualisation
Working with geographical and spatial datasets
Supporting consultation and stakeholder engagement activities
Technical or systems support
Producing graphical and data driven content
Providing general administrative and project support

Apply today!
Apply today with your up to date CV.
For more information about the GIS Officer role, please email george.bradbury@pertemps.co.uk or call the office on 02920 220776.

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