Geographic Information System (GIS) Officer (Maternity Cover)

12-month maternity cover or 12-month secondment for internal candidates.

We welcome applicants from other local authorities on a secondment basis.

Join our dynamic team at Bracknell Forest Council where we are committed to delivering high-quality services to our community. By integrating GIS into our operations, we aim to enhance the lives of our residents in practical, meaningful ways. We are looking for a talented and motivated GIS Officer to support our geographic information systems and contribute to various projects across the council.

The ideal GIS Officer is someone who possesses strong GIS expertise to support the Council’s goals, works independently with minimal supervision, and makes strategic decisions impacting the Council and its constituents. They will communicate complex information clearly and ensure alignment of mapping software, services and data with the Council's needs.

About the team...

In our Digital Change & Service Improvement Team at Bracknell Forest Council, you will be working alongside developers, business analysts and content writers.  We’re a team where GIS expertise intersects with creativity and strategic thinking.  As we architect and manage robust GIS systems, balance varied responsibilities, and develop insightful data visualisations, our collaborative environment encourages innovation and supports meaningful digital transformation and service improvements.

Key responsibilities....

• Architect and maintain a robust Geographic Information System (GIS) in line with statutory, ICT and data management standards.
• Serve as the authoritative figure for GIS data governance, managing all aspects of internal and external GIS-related system integrations.
• To lead on the design, creation and maintenance of appropriate GIS intranet and internet-based GIS applications used by staff, public and partner organisations.
• Create maps and visual representations with georeferencing, digitising and data entry.
• To monitor the use of GIS software and systems throughout the Council, advise on best practice and maintain a GIS strategy as part of the overall IT strategy.

Our benefits…  

• 28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service. 
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days. 
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.  
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.  
• Local government pension scheme.  
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).
• Sports and social club.  
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.  
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.  
• A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. 
• Staff dental and health plans. 
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. 
• Supermarket discount. 

*(pro rata for part time).

Our Values...

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.  Our core values are inclusive, ambitious and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.  We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day.  If you’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.  We will work with you to support you throughout the process.   

Interview date

Interviews will be held on the 15th and 16th January 2025.   

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.  

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.  

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration. 

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Diksha Vyas - Head of Digital Change & Service Improvement

Email: Diksha.Vyas@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

 OR

 Alix Scott - Senior Technical Business Analyst

Email: Alix.Scott@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive.  Please see our candidate pack for more details.  

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.  

We welcome applicants from other local authorities on a secondment basis.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.  

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis. 

No agencies please.