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SalaryTo apply for this job you must be an employee of Kirklees Council for the duration of the recruitment process – up to and including the start date - and have successfully completed your probationary period.
Please note that if you work for an Academy you are not an employee of the Council.
About the role
Kirklees Council recognises the importance of robust decision-making, informed, and supported by data and insights. This role, as part of the Spatial Data Team within the Data and Insight Service, will be instrumental in supporting the development and delivery of geospatial data solutions across the council.
The post is newly designed following a review of current spatial data provision and in line with the changing needs of the council. The effective use of spatial data is essential in supporting and evidencing robust decision making in complex, multidisciplinary environments, and critical to the effective and efficient operations of several critical council services.
The role will facilitate a more intelligent and robust delivery of geospatial information to support decision making and enhance collaboration with both internal and external partners. The role will work closely with wider Council colleagues to elevate the value and impact of geospatial data.
The role will support in futureproofing the council’s statutory responsibilities with geospatial data and associated metadata, increasing knowledge, resilience, and accessibility of information to support the council in navigating the financial and place-based challenges that we face.
About you
We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with geospatial data. Specifically, those who are technically minded and keen to use their skillsets to develop scalable data connections and solutions to meet the unique needs of the council.
You will have proven experience of securely managing geospatial data in a database environment and be able to demonstrate a robust understanding of spatial data types, sources, appropriate uses, and limitations including the value of metadata. This extends to within both desktop and web GIS environments, including the deployment of software patches, upgrades, and integration with other business tools. You will have a proven record of problem solving in a geospatial environment.
You will be confident in understanding where geospatial data can be better utilised and integrated, including national data sources and associated legislation. You can demonstrate an understanding of the different platforms and tools available across the data lifecycle, from data collection to provision and how these interact with a development role.
You will demonstrate an ability to approach workflows in an agile and iterative manner, communicating with technical and non-technical colleagues and stakeholder engagement, translating this into developing appropriate solutions. You will be committed to continuous improvement and have a desire to succeed – individually and as part of a team.
If you are looking for a role that is challenging and hugely rewarding, and you have the skills and ambition we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Kirklees is set in the heart of beautiful West Yorkshire and has a growing population of c440,000. With the two major centres of Huddersfield and Dewsbury, it also encompasses several smaller towns. It is well served by both rail and road networks and is in close proximity to Leeds and Manchester.
We are a modern and progressive council, committed to family friendly, flexible and agile ways of working - as well as offering many other benefits including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement of 27.5 days a year (plus public holidays). We’re committed to staff development and continuous improvement.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachael Reynolds (Spatial Data Management and Development Lead) at rachael.reynolds@kirklees.gov.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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