Job Description

Job Introduction

An opportunity for an experienced GIS professional has become available to lead on and support the delivery and development of geographical information systems applications to ensure that the planning service delivers its statutory duties, proactively analyses data, and can find solutions within the department.


This motivated and highly professional team is looking for an individual with a passion for detail to support the East Herts' 'Be Digital' agenda by proactively providing digital support and solutions within the planning service. At the forefront of digital innovation the Council has been awarded over 270,000 worth of funding, including over 170,00 from the PropTech Innovation Fund.


Some of the key responsibilities include:



Managing the GIS and spatial systems in the planning service acting as the systems administrator, with responsibility for what the system can achieve for the service, ensuring that the right spatial tools and data are available across the service. Leading on the preparation of the policies map for the District Plan Review. Providing expert spatial analysis and data creation to assist in the delivery of the service objectives using creative and appropriate techniques on a range of vector, raster, and flat datasets. Contributing towards the development of strategies, procedures, standards, business and continuity plans to ensure the team is able to meet future challenges and customer/ stakeholder expectations with increased service efficiency and effectiveness. Providing digital solutions and support to the planning service, including design and technological support for service outputs and processes. Leading on the development, implementation, maintenance and management of systems, policies and procedures within the planning service, such as identifying necessary changes to systems or procedures.

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

A degree, or equivalent professional qualification or be qualified by experience. A recognised qualification in GIS or relevant training/experience in the use of GIS. Experience of supporting customers using technology in a business environment. Experience of CADCorp GIS Suite and Geospace is desirable, but experience of another GIS software is essential (ArcGIS, MapInfo etc.). Knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems and SQL. * Knowledge of, or direct experience of the planning system or planning service is desirable.