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Data Quality Analyst Southampton, England

Ordnance Survey

Full Time Southampton, England 26801 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Ordnance Survey (OS) is the national mapping agency for Great Britain and a world-leading geospatial data and technology organisation. Serving government, business and citizens across Britain and the world, OS helps customers in virtually all sectors improve quality of life.

OS expertise and data supports efficient public services and infrastructure, new technologies in transport and communications, national security, and emergency services. And most famously we ensure outdoor leisure is enjoyable, accessible, and safe. By being at the forefront of geospatial capability for more than 225 years, we’ve built a reputation for being the world’s most trusted and inspiring geospatial partner.

OS is progressing several exciting projects, so customers can access data in a highly sophisticated way. Through innovative use of latest technologies OS has the potential and opportunity to significantly improve the lives of millions of people across the globe. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of OS as we deliver the best for Britain, grow revenues more widely and build a world-leading digital economy of the future.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit someone to join our Cartography & Data Enhancement team as a Data Quality Analyst.

This role involves analysis of geographic and topographic mapping data. You will help us to collect, edit, and maintain the most accurate and up-to-date geographical information of Great Britain. Initially you will be working with either topographic data or network data although there are many other production activities within the Cartography & Data Enhancement team which you may get involved with. The role involves regular investigation and ‘hands on’ manipulation of geospatial data. Additional tasks may become available that look to enhance, update attribution to improve OS data.

All training will be provided to help you develop in the role. This is a desktop PC based activity. Training for the role will take place in person at Ordnance Survey head office in Southampton where we would expect you to attend in person for training and consolidation learning lasting up to 6 months, after which, options for working from home can be discussed with line management.

About You

You will need to demonstrate your track record against the following criteria:

Good attention to detail; able to consistently produce high quality work against an established set of rules and guidelines
Ability to understand and interpret maps and mapping, an understanding of ArcGIS (or similar) would be an advantage
Planning, scheduling, and monitoring personal production to effectively contribute to individual and team targets
Identifying, communicating, and implementing technical and process improvements to increase personal and team performance
Displaying positive behaviours when working with others and creating a professional and trusting relationship with a wide range of people
Good level of communication, both verbal and written
Positive attitude even when under pressure with proven track record of meeting deadlines

Additional Information

For this role, you will need to have:

Secondary level education qualification (NQF level 3, A level, BTEC or equivalent)
Computer literacy, with an aptitude to learn new software packages. Support and any necessary training will be provided.
Experience in using Geographic Information Systems (desirable)

The rewards

We want you to love what you do. That’s why our benefits package rewards a job well done. We’ll give you:

Starting salary: £26,801
Performance-related bonus
A competitive pension scheme
We embrace flexible working and can consider different working hours dependent on the role and your circumstances
25 days annual leave - (rising with service) bank holidays and an extra 3 over Christmas
Plus, a suite of excellent additional benefits

Location

We embrace a hybrid working model at OS and understand there is no one size fits all in relation to how we work. We have a fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire, where training for the role will take place in person. We would expect you to attend in person for training and consolidation learning lasting up to 6 months, after which, options for working from home can be discussed with line management.

Security

OS conducts DBS background checks for all joiners and some of our roles require additional security clearance, including to SC or DV level in some cases. We will tell candidates at the appropriate time during the recruitment process if additional clearance will be required for this role.

Closing date – Sunday 21st May 2023

Interviews will take place at Ordnance Survey HQ in Southampton, on Tuesday 30th May, Wednesday 31st May and Thursday 1st June.

We believe diversity and inclusion is about working together – in an encouraging and respectful environment to reach our full potential. We believe combining different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives will help us reach our vision and be trusted and admired across the globe for setting the standards and leading the way.

We are looking for passionate and experienced individuals from a range of backgrounds and welcome applications from any race, age, gender, background or religion.

We’re individually dedicated and collectively powerful and we give you the space to take your career in whichever direction you want.

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