UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO)
Junior Geospatial Specialists
Salary: £22,845
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Hours: Full time / Part time / Flexible
Contract: Permanent
Our GIS development posts offer an exciting opportunity to build your geospatial skills and experience within a world leading organisation, working alongside and learning from subject matter experts in fields such as geospatial data management, GIS, hydrography, cartography, oceanography and navigation.
About the UKHO
UKHO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence. We work with a wide range of data suppliers and partners, surveying and charting the world’s oceans in order to develop and serve world leading software and data solutions to commercial shipping companies, navies and maritime organisations. Our products ensure safe navigation and global trade efficiency and support other marine activities including economic development, environmental protection, resource exploration and utilisation, scientific research and security and defence.
The role
Following introductory training, you will be deployed into the Operations Team to support the analysis of marine geospatial data and the generation of products from GIS databases, where you will undertake a comprehensive training and development programme that will involve working across two different teams.
You will be directly involved in the flowline for the delivery of services or products for customers whose safety at sea relies on the accuracy and timeliness of the information the UK Hydrographic Office provides. Within these roles, and as you progress, you will develop a number of these analytical and geospatial skills:
• Geospatial data analysis & manipulation
• Geospatial data management
• Geospatial data standards and quality
• Cartography and interactive mapping
• Geospatial tools, software and systems
You will work within a team of approximately 10-12 staff of differing levels of experience and will be mentored on the job. GIS and other bespoke software and databases are used in all roles, so you will build hands-on, practical experience.
Day-to-day activities include database management, using GIS based production systems to complete rules-based editing of UKHO geospatial products, data sourcing, data capture and distribution and quality checking. Other tasks may include managing and maintaining records, archival research and job preparation.
Please note, we are currently planning cohort starts for September 2023, possibly November 2023 and January 2024 numbers on each will be dependent on business need.
What we are looking for
You will have a real interest in building geospatial skills and experience within an organisation that is responsible for providing all users of marine/hydrographic information with the data, products and services they need to make effective decisions.
If you are a supportive team player, who has great attention to detail and the ability to work at pace to meet the needs of our customers worldwide, then we would love to hear from you.
And in return?
You will gain experience of working in a modern, flexible and supportive working environment with great benefits, alongside colleagues who are passionate about what we deliver for our customers.
The UKHO is a great place in which to explore your career potential and make an impact. While our projects are career-defining, the work/life balance that we can offer you is equally exceptional. We offer a range of flexible working options, an award-winning office environment and a generous annual leave allowance of 26.5 days, rising to 31.5 days after 5 years. The opportunities open to you here are hard to beat!
For a full job description, including the competencies you will be assessed on in your application, please click the apply button.
Closing date: Sunday 11th June 2023.
UKHO embraces diversity and promotes inclusion and equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident employer, which includes offering a guaranteed interview to candidates with disabilities, providing they meet the minimum selection criteria.
Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission s Recruitment Principles.
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