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Junior Geospatial Data Analyst Nottingham, England

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Full Time Nottingham, England 25702 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Junior Geospatial Data Analyst
UKRI – NERC – BGS
Location: This role will be based at the BGS headquarters in Keyworth, Nottingham
Grade: UKRI Pay Band C
Salary: salary range is £25,702 to £27,938 (depending on qualifications and experience)
Hours: Full-time – 37 hours a week (some flexible working options may be available including a small amount of remote working in line with BGS policy)
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 14th May 2023

Please note that internal UKRI applicants will currently be subject to the UKRI Pay & Reward Policy & Guidance to determine their starting salary

A great benefits package is offered!, including an outstanding pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to flexi-time

About the role

An exciting Junior Geospatial Data Analyst vacancy has arisen within the BGS Informatics, digital data products team, based at our headquarters in Keyworth, Nottingham. In this role, the postholder will assist with a range of interdisciplinary projects across the BGS Informatics and Science areas, supporting a wider geospatial analytics team primarily through the technical delivery of geospatial scripts and procedures.

In addition to the execution of existing workflows (such as for product development, and for data management, analysis, and sign-off tasks), the role will provide good opportunities for the development of new analytical and processing workflows and procedures.

Furthermore, the postholder will assist towards wider digital data products activities, which may include generating and appraising novel applications for BGS geo-data, internal and external collaborator engagement, evaluating and integrating 3rd party datasets, and assisting with the quality assurance process of science reviews, user-guides, and data methodologies prior to release.

About you

We are looking for experience of using GIS software for map-based data management and visualisation activities, plus be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the techniques, processes and tools related to the geospatial data analysis field. Strong communication, time-management and task prioritisation skills are required, alongside an ability to work effectively within a hybrid team environment.

We are looking for applicant with a relevant degree (environmental sciences/spatial data) plus post-graduate or equivalent work experience, in a subject area using GIS software and related programmes and scripts for data management, manipulation, analysis and visualisation.

In addition, it would be desirable for applicants to evidence experience and an interest in working with terrain-based datasets for geological analysis, mapping and geohazard product development.

Please note – you will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during your employment.

Please also refer to the additional specific essential and desirable skills criteria for this post.

About us

The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that belongs to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and is affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). It is a world leading geological survey whose core mission is to advise government of science related to the subsurface and to undertake applied research to solve earth and environmental issues, both in the UK and globally. It is funded directly by UKRI, as well as through research grants and private sector contracts.

BGS has an annual budget of approximately £60 million and employs 650 people. It has two main sites: a head office in Keyworth near Nottingham, and the Lyell Centre, which is a collaboration with Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh. BGS works with more than 150 private sector organisations, has close links with 40 universities, and sponsors approximately 100 PhD students each year.

We strive to promote equality and diversity across our organisation in order to continuously improve our scientific and organisational efficiency! As such, we aim to have a workforce with employees from all backgrounds with people who are passionate about earth science and who share our dedication to work for the good of the environment and the benefit of society.

How to apply

Applicants are required to include a CV and covering letter outlining their suitability for the role. We would stress the importance of this paperwork in our selection process.

A well thought through application providing evidence and examples of how you meet the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV.

Please apply online, if you experience any issues applying for this role, please contact [email protected].

The closing date for receipt of applications is 14th May 2023. Interviews are expected to be held in late May 2023 in Nottingham.

Junior Geospatial Data Analyst: Skills Specification

Criteria to be assessed at Shortlist ‘S’ and Interview ‘I’ Stage

Qualifications

Essential

A background in geo- or environmental science, evidenced through a first degree in earth sciences (S)
Further education (for example, MSc) in GIS-related subject or equivalent work experience (S)

Experience

Essential

Relevant post-graduate and/or a good amount of work experience using a range of GIS technologies to build, manipulate, analyse, and visualise spatial outputs (S)

Skills & abilities

Essential

Experience and evidence of using GIS software such as ArcGIS and QGIS for map-based data management and visualisation (S)
Experience and evidence of using and developing Python, R and/or other open-source programs for geospatial data manipulation and analysis including data integration, spatial querying, editing and the running of scripted routines (S&I)
Evidence of best practise related to script development, data preparation and output creation (S)
Ability to use science and analytics experience to assist with data approval/QA processing workflow, quality control and assurance of our digital data outputs (S&I)
Demonstrates a proficiency towards interpreting and visualising geospatial output to reflect end-user needs (S)
An understanding of using 3rd party spatial data, with the ability to demonstrate the benefits and limitations of doing so including restrictions associated with open and licensed data (S&I)

Desirable

An interest in working with geological and terrain-based datasets for geological mapping and geohazard product development (I)
Can demonstrate experience in building new, and refining existing, geospatial analysis workflows (I)

Personal qualities

Essential

Evidence of the ability to take ownership of delivering tasks assigned, providing quality outputs unsupervised, that are end-user customer oriented (S&I)

Desirable

Able to travel off-site occasionally (I)
Shows an understanding and willingness to learn about enterprise data management systems (I)

Motivation

Essential

Displays an enthusiasm for geoscience data/their role and a desire to develop this further (S)
Demonstrates an enthusiasm for the work of BGS and our core values of impact, impartiality, and knowledge (S&I)
You will be committed to a diverse and inclusive approach to work in the geosciences (S&I)

Desirable

Demonstrates a willingness and ability to work as part of a wider geospatial data analysis team (I)

About The British Geological Survey (BGS)

The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). It is a world leading geological survey that provides a core science mission to inform government of science related to the subsurface and its interfaces and also undertakes applied research for solutions to earth and environmental processes, both in the UK and globally. It is funded directly by UKRI as well as through research grants and via private sector contracts.

BGS has an annual budget of approximately £60 million and employs 650 people. It has two main sites, a head office in Keyworth near Nottingham and the Lyell Centre, which is a joint collaboration with Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh. BGS works with more than 150 private sector organisations as well as having close links with 40 universities and sponsors approximately 100 PhD students each year.

How to Apply

Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit your CV and a covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for BGS and the role you’re applying for. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit your application without a covering letter may result in your application not being considered. You will only be assessed on the content of your CV and covering letter and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.

About UKRI

Launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

Our organisation brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England, which is responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions in England, and the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, and a vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. More information can be found at www.ukri.org.

Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI.

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.

How we support EDI in the workforce

At UKRI we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to flourish and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit ‘How we support EDI in the workforce’

Disability Confident Employer

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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