GIS & Cartographic Assistant

Job Description

Department: Hydrographic Services, Department of Marine Operations
Reporting to: Geospatial Product Manager
Grade: 8
Salary: £41,540 per annum
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Base: Gravesend, Kent (home working up to 2 days a week also supported as well as working at the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] central London base)
Closing date: 30th April 2026
Interview date: 13th May 2026

The Hydrographic Services team maintain a large portfolio of navigational products as well as the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s wider corporate GIS system. We are seeking a candidate, educated to degree level in GIS or equivalent subject, ideally with experience in using ESRI ArcGIS Pro. The post would suit candidates with some industry experience and should have a keen interest in technology and the marine sector. You will be customer focused and a team player with strong attention to detail, using data to inform decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with management of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]-wide geographic maritime and terrestrial datasets, including digital and paper charts within our hydrographic portfolio.
• Supporting projects across the organisation and enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Support over 100 users of the corporate GIS system through the delivery of bespoke applications, data, and analysis.

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• Degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Marine/Earth Sciences or similar (Masters desirable).
• Practical experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro and other GIS packages.
• Sound theoretical knowledge of mapping techniques including application of coordinate systems, projections and scale.
• Through knowledge of MS Office applications.
• The ability to communicate technical detail to users in non-technical language.
• Use your initiative to solve problems, propose solutions and come up with new ideas.

Desirable

• Some experience with database structures and queries specifically MS SQL and Postgres SQL.
• Knowledge / awareness of marine cartography, including associated international standards.
• Awareness of applied applications for the maritime sector.
• Relevant industry experience.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Access to training & development
• Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
• Generous pension
• Onsite parking with electric charging
• Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car-leasing scheme (Tusker Cars)
• Access to MyGymDiscounts

Additional Information

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Amber Hurn, GIS Analyst & Cartographer at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are not registered with the UK Home Office and do not sponsor candidates who require a visa or work permit to work in the UK, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK.

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