GIS Analyst

Introduction 

Do you enjoy solving problems using spatial data? Do you want to use your GIS experience to benefit nature? If so, you could be a perfect fit for our Conservation Data Management Unit. 

*The location is flexible, with some travel needed to our offices and reserves. The ability to come to either the Edinburgh Office or the Head Office (Sandy, Bedfordshire) at least once a week will be an asset. 

What's the role about? 

This role sits within a team of GIS analysts in our Conservation Data Management Unit. In this role, you will provide support to hundreds of staff across the RSPB, helping maximise the conservation impact of their geospatial data. As a GIS Analyst, you will both conduct spatial analysis required by our staff and volunteers, and assist our GIS users in successfully completing their own analyses. This role will have a strong focus on spatial data management, ensuring that the data we hold are up-to-date and fit for purpose.  

You will work closely with colleagues to identify their GIS requirements. You will ensure that our GIS community has access to the data resources it needs. Using the suite of ESRI mapping products, you will analyse spatial data to answer vital conservation questions. Your outputs will include visually engaging, informative maps and dashboards for a range of audiences, ensuring that RSPB is influential when presenting our case and telling our stories.  

GIS is a rapidly evolving field. You must have an interest in developing your skills, and staying current with key advances, such as new tools, techniques, and datasets.

Your application will be easier to assess if you explicitly take each Essential and Desirable criteria and give us evidence that you have the aptitude, experience, or skills required. 

Essential skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Experience using ESRI mapping products, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online. 
• Experience using web services to access and display geographic data. 
• Knowledge of spatial data management good practice. 
• The ability to become proficient with all aspects of GIS software, including scripting languages such as Python and SQL. 
• The ability to provide a high level of customer care. 
• Logical, methodical, patient, and friendly with excellent attention to detail.  

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of ESRI apps, including Survey123, Field Maps, and QuickCapture. 
• Knowledge of Remote Sensing data and techniques. 
• Knowledge of current conservation issues. 

This is a 12 month Fixed-Term role for 37.5 hours per week. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from w/c 27 October. For further information please contact [email protected].

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes.