Senior GIS Professional

The Senior GIS Professional will lead the delivery of GIS services supporting the development of a national mapping dataset. The role includes technical leadership, stakeholder engagement with local authorities and public-sector bodies, and oversight of GIS work packages to ensure consistent, accurate and timely delivery. This is an independent contractor role on a 12 month contract.

Key Responsibilities

Lead GIS delivery across all project workstreams

Engage directly with local authorities and public-sector stakeholders to identify GIS support requirements

Define, plan and oversee GIS work packages aligned to programme objectives

Ensure quality, consistency and integrity of national spatial datasets

Provide technical leadership and guidance to GIS Analysts

Oversee integration, validation and management of spatial datasets

Monitor progress and provide regular reporting to the client

Support delivery against critical deadlines, particularly during peak project cycles

Essential Experience and Skills

Minimum of 5 years' professional experience in GIS

Advanced proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS platform and associated tools

Strong experience delivering GIS projects involving multiple stakeholders

Demonstrated capability in spatial data analysis, validation and management

Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage workload delivery

Desirable Experience

Experience working with planning, zoning or land use datasets

Experience engaging with public sector bodies, particularly local authorities

Experience delivering national or multi-agency GIS programmes

Familiarity with regulatory or policy-driven mapping initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile

A highly experienced GIS professional with strong leadership capability and a proven track record in delivering complex, multi-stakeholder GIS projects within defined timelines