GIS Officer

Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor’s environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work.

The Infrastructure Coordination Service is hiring a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Officer to support our team’s digital tools that support the delivery of infrastructure in London, such as the Infrastructure Mapping Application Explorer Tool.

Do you enjoy thinking creatively and would like to use your data and GIS skills to help deliver long-term, sustainable change to London’s Infrastructure sector? If so, we’d like to hear from you.

Your role in the Data and Innovation function will involve spatial analysis, building innovative, web mapping applications and managing Extract, Transform, and Load processes for a wide range of geospatial datasets. The Infrastructure Coordination Service brings significant benefits for industry and Londoners, by improving air quality, supporting ‘healthy streets,’ enabling decarbonisation and unlocking affordable housing delivery through coordination within the sector. Your role will support this award-winning service.

Assisting with the delivery of digital and data support services (particularly the Infrastructure Mapping Application Explorer Tool), including creating mapping visualisations of data in support of the team, and responding to ad-hoc requests and enquiries as required.

Working closely with the team’s and wider organisation’s existing data and technical expertise to help, design, develop, and support tools on behalf of its stakeholders.

Promoting and supporting the use of GIS across the team, including helping professionals from other disciplines to complete mapping tasks and assisting with the delivery of GIS training when required.

Carrying out spatial analysis in support of the team.

Working with the team’s existing data and technical expertise, and the wider organisation to explore and implement innovative uses of technology.

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

A strong technical background evidenced by a qualification in GIS (or a related subject) or equivalent professional experience

Detailed knowledge of GIS in practical use, and evidence of commitment to keep abreast of new developments

Experience of working with desktop GIS tools including ArcGIS Desktop

Experience of spatial data conversion tools such as FME, ESRI Productivity Suite would be an advantage

Experience of working with ESRI ArcGIS Server, knowledge of web map services and appropriate standards

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework

Job Description

Job purpose

To support the work of the Infrastructure team’s Data & Innovation digital tools (particularly the Infrastructure Mapping Application - IMA), through carrying out spatial analysis, producing innovative, customised web mapping applications and by managing and maintaining databases.

Principal accountabilities

1. Assist with the delivery of digital and data support services (particularly the IMA), including creating mapping visualisations of data in support of the Unit, and responding to ad-hoc requests and enquiries as required.

2. Work closely with the team’s and wider organisation’s existing data and technical expertise to help, design, develop, and support the IMA on behalf of its stakeholders.

3. Promote and support the use of GIS across the Unit, including helping professionals from other disciplines to complete mapping tasks and assisting with the delivery of in-house GIS training when required.

4. Carry out spatial analysis in support of the Unit.

5. Working with the team’s existing data and technical expertise, and the wider organisation to explore and implement innovative uses of technology.

6. Continue to maintain and enhance the range of thematic datasets held in the Data & Innovation digital tools (particularly the IMA) through liaison with data leads in other GLA departments and partner organisations.

7. Keep abreast of new developments and innovations that may impact on the GLA’s policies, strategies and data requirements, via liaison with a range of regional, national, international, professional and other bodies dealing with Geographic Information.  Maintain an awareness of, and contribute to, other aspects of the work of the Unit.

8. Manage staff and resources allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority’s policies and Code of Ethics and Standards.

9. Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-department and cross-organisational groups and project teams.

Key contacts

Accountable to:        Senior Technical Officer

Accountable for:      Resources allocated to the job, to include specialist software, hardware and data

Accountable for:      Resources allocated to the job, to include specialist software, hardware and data

Accountable for:       Resources allocated to the job, to include specialist software, hardware and data

Accountable for:       Resources allocated to the job, to include specialist software, hardware and data

Principal contacts:   Specialist GIS, research and IT staff in the GLA and London Boroughs; a range of international, national and London organisations; government and commercial data providers

Person specification

Technical requirements/experience/qualifications

1. A strong technical background evidenced by a qualification in GIS (or a related subject) or equivalent professional experience
2. Detailed knowledge of GIS in practical use, and evidence of commitment to keep abreast of new developments.
3. Experience of working with desktop GIS tools including ArcGIS Desktop
4. Experience of spatial data conversion tools such as FME, ESRI Productivity Suite would be an advantage
5. Experience of working with ESRI ArcGIS Server, knowledge of web map services and appropriate standards
6. Experience of or can demonstrate interest in web mapping technologies such as ArcGIS JavaScript API, OpenLayers, OpenStreetMap API
7. Knowledge of and interest in any of the following programming or scripting technologies including: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Python

Behavioural competencies

Research and Analysis

… is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits.

Level 1

• Uses a variety of methods and sources to gather relevant data and information
• Checks accuracy of data and information before using it
•  Looks for trends in data and spots connections to draw meaningful conclusions
• Summarises research outcomes in a clear and concise way
• Focuses on the research goal, working in a systematic way

Problem Solving

…  is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions.

Level 2

• Processes and distils a variety of information to understand a problem fully
• Proposes options for solutions to presented problems
•  Builds on the ideas of others to encourage creative problem-solving
• Thinks laterally about own work, considering different ways to approach problems

•  Seeks the opinions and experiences of others to understand different approaches to problem-solving

Planning and Organisation

…  is thinking ahead; managing time, priorities and risk; and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.

Level 1  

• Plans and prioritises own workload to meet agreed deadlines
• Advises colleagues or manager early of obstacles to work delivery
• Perseveres and follows work through to completion
• Checks for errors to ensure work is delivered to a high standard first time
• Effectively juggles priorities

Stakeholder Focus

… is consulting with, listening to and understanding the needs of those upon whom our work has an impact; and is using this knowledge to shape what we do and manage others’ expectations.

Level 2

• Seeks to understand requirements, gathering extra information when

needs are not clear

• Presents the GLA positively by interacting effectively with stakeholders
• Delivers a timely and accurate service
• Understands the differing needs of stakeholders and adapts own service

accordingly

• Seeks and uses feedback from a variety of sources to improve the GLA’s service to Londoners

Decision Making

… is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery,

and taking accountability for results.

Level 1

• Takes personal responsibility for own decisions
• Makes straightforward decisions to progress own work
• Asks others for input, recognising the benefit of more than one perspective
• Understands which decisions are within own area of responsibility and which to pass

to others

• Understands the risks associated with decisions, informing others of these risks

Building and Managing relationships

… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people; and sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.

Level 1

• Builds rapport quickly with people at all levels and from different

backgrounds

• Actively listens to others and is open to their ideas
• Identifies and resolves conflict between self and others
• Makes others feel comfortable and respected by being positive and friendly
•  Shares appropriate information openly with colleagues within and outside own team

If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:

Up to date CV

Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.

Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.

Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)

As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. 

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Alan Lewis would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at [email protected]

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the [email protected] who support the GLA with recruitment.

Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.

If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview and technical assessment.

The interview/assessment date is: Week commencing 8 September 2025 (subject to change)

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. 

Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.

GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.

In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. 

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If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact [email protected].