GIS Data Specialist

November 5, 2025

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We are searching for an experienced GIS Data Specialist / Geospatial Data Specialist for an extremely exciting technology focused business, someone who has extensive experience of working with and managing Geospatial Data and Geodata.

This role is offered on a hybrid or remote working basis. You MUST however be able to attend team meeting at offices located in either Exeter or Reading two (2) times per month.

Ideally you will need to live within a commutable distance of one of the above offices, either Reading or Exeter.

We are searching for someone who is very passionate about data, automation, and driving change through smart processes. You will be leading the way with regards to transforming how data is managed, processed and delivered across our client's business.

You will take ownership of complex ETL workflows, you will be developing automation tools, and you will ensure data is accurate, delivered in a timely fashion whilst making sure it is fit for purpose.

Key Duties: -

Lead and maintain ETL processes, improving automation and data quality.
Use tools like Power BI / Excel or similar to report on team metrics and performance.
Support data integration and provisioning across products and services.
Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve data issues and enhance workflows.
Manage bespoke data requests and provide technical support to internal teams.
Ensure metadata accuracy and drive improvements in data governance.
Mentor more junior staff and contribute to team KPIs and continuous improvement.

About You: -

You will have a qualification in GIS or a data-related discipline, or you will have significant equivalent professional/commercial experience.
Ideally you will have at least 5 years commercial experience in data analysis or data curation.
Experience of Geospatial Data and/or Geodata is 100% required for this role.
You will be confident in designing and optimizing ETL/ELT processes, ideally using tools such as FME Form and/or FME Flow.
Experience of Data Governance Best Practices.
Skilled with database technologies such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL or PostGIS.
Hands-on experience of SQL and/or Python.
Experience with cloud-based data tools and storage is a real bonus but this is not a prerequisite for the role.
You will be detail-oriented, inquisitive, and thrive on solving complex problems and finding efficiencies in existing data pipelines.

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without Company Sponsorship.

KEYWORDS
GIS Data Specialist, Geospatial Data Specialist, Geospatial Data, Geodata, ETL, ELT, FME Form, FME Flow, Data Governance Best Practices, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, SQL, Python, Cloud-based Data Tools, Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Data Storage, Data Pipelines.

Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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