SSEP Geospatial Analyst

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Geospatial Analyst to join our Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP) team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of geospatial processes and analyses to evaluate spatial suitability for energy infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical input to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) / geospatial solutions.
• Geospatial analysis – QC external partner geospatial approach and analysis; lead on the development and delivery of geospatial processes and analyses and ensure interoperability of SSEP geospatial analysis in wider SSEP workflows and other spatial plans.
• Spatial data – identify and QC input data; QC data pre-processing in collaboration with external partners; will ensure spatial data compliance and complete/consistent metadata for all geospatial inputs.
• Visualisation / communication - input to the development and application of internal and external interactive maps and webapps meeting requirements of multiple stakeholders.
• Planning and Reporting – adhere to project management guidelines to ensure that geospatial workflows are undertaken in a consistent and robust approach; produce and/or provide input to documentation of geospatial approach and analysis for internal (comprehensive + user guides) and external audiences.
• Stakeholder engagement and industry trends - build and maintain trusted relationships across the organisation and externally in spatial data, GIS and geospatial communities; stay abreast of latest trends in geospatial analysis / GIS.
• Strategy Development – support wider SSEP strategic initiatives and complex problem solving, developing solutions to the root causes of strategic problems within the SSEP.

About You

We are looking for someone who can think holistically about challenges and opportunities facing the organisation or energy sector, which you can distil into systematic frameworks that support critical decision-making. You should be able to identify the root causes for complex problems and be creative in developing solutions that provide value to the organisation.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary between £49,000 – £65,000 per annum – dependent on experience and capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

Our Culture

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.