GIS Data Officer - Local Land Charges
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Job description
A local authority Spatial Planning Service is seeking an experienced GIS Data Officer to support the Local Land Charges (LLC) team through a major data transformation programme. You will help manage and improve essential spatial datasets that underpin statutory service delivery and support the council's preparation for HM Land Registry migration., * Capture, maintain and analyse spatial and non-spatial data using MapInfo, QGIS, and other GIS tools.
- Create, update and validate LLC spatial datasets ensuring accuracy, completeness, correct attributes and metadata.
- Carry out GIS analysis and spatial queries to support Local Land Charges statutory searches.
- Prepare address datasets in Excel for GIS integration using gazetteer and planning systems.
- Assist in providing and coordinating GIS training for staff within the Spatial Planning Service.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to ensure spatial data integrity and timely updates.
- Implement and monitor data-related Service Level Agreements with data owners.
- Support Local Land Charges Review (LLCR) data cleansing and HM Land Registry transfer requirements.
- Produce routine and ad-hoc data reports, performance updates and progress summaries.
- Contribute to workflow improvements and process optimisation within the LLC team.
- Supervise staff when required.
- Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality and information security standards., * Opportunity to build specialist skills in Local Land Charges and HM Land Registry migration.
- Work within a supportive and collaborative Spatial Planning team.
- Contribute to a nationally significant digital transformation programme.
Requirements
This role is ideal for someone with strong GIS technical ability, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for high-quality spatial data management., You will be a detail-focused GIS professional with confidence working on statutory datasets and strong technical problem-solving skills., * Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce highly accurate spatial outputs.
- Experience with spatial data processing tools, preferably FME.
- Demonstrable experience creating, editing and managing spatial datasets.
- Ability to quickly learn new work areas, especially Local Land Charges datasets., * Experience handling planning, gazetteer, land charges or other local-authority datasets.
- Understanding of metadata standards, validation processes and quality control.
- Knowledge of statutory requirements related to Local Land Charges.