Geographic Information System

Employer:

- Bracknell Forest Council
- Salary:

- £41,182 - £46,424 inclusive of £706 London Weighting Allowance
- Location:

- Time Square, Bracknell
- Contract:

- Temporary
- Working Pattern:

- Flexible Hours/Full Time
- Hours:

- 37 hours per week.
- DBS Check:

- No
- Closing Date:

- 05/01/2025 at 23:59
- Reference:

- CM/24/300191

**We welcome applicants from other local authorities on a secondment basis.**:
Join our dynamic team at Bracknell Forest Council where we are committed to delivering high-quality services to our community. By integrating GIS into our operations, we aim to enhance the lives of our residents in practical, meaningful ways. We are looking for a talented and motivated GIS Officer to support our geographic information systems and contribute to various projects across the council.

In our Digital Change & Service Improvement Team at Bracknell Forest Council, you will be working alongside developers, business analysts and content writers. We’re a team where GIS expertise intersects with creativity and strategic thinking. As we architect and manage robust GIS systems, balance varied responsibilities, and develop insightful data visualisations, our collaborative environment encourages innovation and supports meaningful digital transformation and service improvements.

The ideal GIS Officer is someone who possesses strong GIS expertise to support the Council’s goals, works independently with mínimal supervision, and makes strategic decisions impacting the Council and its constituents. They will communicate complex information clearly and ensure alignment of mapping software, services and data with the Council's needs.

**Key responsibilities....**:

- Architect and maintain a robust Geographic Information System (GIS) in line with statutory, ICT and data management standards.
- Serve as the authoritative figure for GIS data governance, managing all aspects of internal and external GIS-related system integrations.
- Create maps and visual representations with georeferencing, digitising and data entry.
- To monitor the use of GIS software and systems throughout the Council, advise on best practice and maintain a GIS strategy as part of the overall IT strategy.

**Our benefit**s** ***:

- 28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
- The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
- Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.
- Local government pension scheme.
- Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).
- Sports and social club.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
- Staff dental and health plans.
- Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
- Supermarket discount.
- (pro rata for part time).

**Our Values...**:
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

**Interview date**:
Interviews will be held on the 15th and 16th January 2025.

**Want to**ask us a question**?**:
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Diksha Vyas - Head of Digital Change & Service Improvement
- _OR_
- _Alix Scott - Senior Technical Business Analyst

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.

We welcome applicants from other local authorities on a secondment basis.

No agencies please.

**Equal Opportunities**:
**How to apply**: