GIS Officer

GIS Officer

 

Directorate:           Resources

Department:          ICT

Salary:                   Grade F - £33,366 to £37,035 per annum

Hours:                   37 hours per week

Contract Type:      Permanent

Location:               Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HU

 

The Opportunity

Are you ready to make a real impact on your community while developing your career in an exciting, fast-paced environment?

 

We are looking for a GIS Officer who will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth administration of the Street Naming and Numbering (SNN) function and the development and maintenance of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for the council.

 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation and shape how we deliver this essential service, working closely with key stakeholders such as the Royal Mail, developers and statutory bodies. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the full SNN process, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and collaborating with a range of teams to collect and manage essential data.

 

Your day-to-day duties will include managing requests, dealing with customers, and maintaining the highest standards in addressing.

 

About Us

Erewash is a diverse borough encompassing the towns of Long Eaton and Ilkeston. Ideally situated in the vibrant East Midlands, we have seamless transport connections from Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester and beyond.  Our Town Halls offer free workplace parking and friendly staff.  Embrace the convenience of remote work options alongside a genuinely flexible flexi scheme and a host of family-friendly policies.

 

About You

We are looking for a data driven individual who both drives and embraces technological changes and strives to deliver best value using technology.

 

With your strong IT skills and enthusiasm for learning new tools, you will stay at the forefront of Address Management and GIS systems to continuously improve service delivery.

 

This is more than just an administration role – it’s an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, solution-oriented team. Therefore, we are seeking a motivated self-starter with a keen eye for detail, a passion for customer service, and the ability to adapt to new challenges.

 

You will have experience of working with GIS systems and ideally a knowledge of the Street Name and Numbering process and/or the National Land and Property Gazetteer.  The ability to interact with others at all levels is an essential quality, including internal and external stakeholders.

 

If you are a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is driven by results, we would love to hear from you!

 

Benefits of Working for Us

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to:

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 29 days annual leave (rising to
  33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year.
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough.
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.
• Hybrid working, family friendly and flexible working policies available.
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions.
• Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme.
• Access to an employee benefits scheme.

 

Want to know more?

For an informal chat about this role or working for Erewash Borough Council please call Andy Nix, Head of ICT, on 0115 931 6090. 

 

The closing date for applications is Friday 7 February 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 13^thand Friday 14^th February 2025.

 

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. 

 

You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.

 

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail), e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk

 

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account.  If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.

 

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

 

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

 

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.