Data and GIS Analyst

Join Gwynedd Council as a Data and GIS Analyst and contribute to the development of innovative spatial data management systems. As a key member of the Environment and Climate Change Team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing spatial data management systems to support Agency operations.

• Design and develop spatial data management systems to support Agency operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GIS data into financial and operational IT systems.
• Analyse geo-referenced datasets to produce insightful reports for senior management.
• Conduct data cleansing, maintenance, and analysis of asset inventory datasets related to the strategic road network.
• Implement solutions using industry best practices to ensure the future-proof development of spatial IT systems.
• Provide technical support to internal and external teams in IT solution development.
• Deliver objectives within agreed timelines and budgets.

• Advanced understanding of GIS platforms, tools, and analysis.
• Thorough understanding of data security.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and creative skills.
• Experience of training staff to use specialist IT and data management systems.
• Knowledge of highway legislation in general.

The post is based within the NMWTRA Environment and Climate Change Team, and the purpose is to continually improve the end users' use and management of spatial data predominantly within this team, although with the requirement to also work across all NMWTRA services, Partner authorities, and other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, implementing, maintaining, and documenting spatial data management systems for the Agency. With support from others, linking GIS data into environmental and financial management and operational IT systems, and where applicable, the procurement of associated services and equipment.

The role requires the ability to work in circumstances where policy, procedures, and working standards only provide minimal guidance. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the production and implementation of policies and procedures around new systems and their operation.

The post holder will be required to undertake rigorous testing of the developed systems to minimise consequential operational risk associated with the services provided by NMWTRA on behalf of the public/WG.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring the availability of the necessary information required to review performance indicators for both the Agency and the WG.

The role requires the ability to work with external system owners, Data Management, and ICT Support to provide data interconnectivity between systems.

The post holder will be required to undertake quality checks of the developed software or datasets in accordance with the agents' ISO 9001 accreditation.

The role requires the ability to lead teams through business process change during the implementation of software or information improvements which may cause matters that are likely to be contentious or complex.

The post holder will be required to work with Agency staff in fulfilling their technical, financial, and administrative duties.

The role requires the ability to supervise and provide guidance on work carried out by contractors and consultants.

The post holder will be required to operate within the Council's policies and procedures in relation to equal opportunities and equality.

The role requires the ability to work in an office environment, with occasional site visits and work outside normal working hours to assist the Agency with the implementation of new systems and updates.