GIS Specialist positions at a leading GIS employer: As a result of 
internal promotion and expansion we have opportunities for two GIS 
Specialists working at busy waterway offices.

Title:     GIS Specialist

Location:  Fazeley – Near Tamworth (REF: 275/05)
          Central Birmingham (REF: 12/06)

Salary:   c. £20,000

British Waterways cares for and protects some 2,000 miles of the nation’s 
waterways. This network is of vital environmental and historical 
importance and we are firmly committed to ensuring that such a unique 
heritage can be enjoyed for centuries to come. As part of this commitment, 
we’re currently looking for two enthusiastic people with the skills and 
experience to drive our work forward.

Role and Requirements:
The GIS Specialist will have the responsibility of supporting the 
provision of GIS services at the waterway unit and contributing to the 
overall management of GIS within BW.

Key aspects of this role are:
•Data management to ensure the quality and integrity of data held within 
GIS and SAP - should be empowered and able to report status and escalate 
issues to senior management
•Develop local GIS data sets and applications where appropriate within the 
framework of corporate systems and information
•Training of local staff on specific GIS applications and in simple 
plan/map production
•Provide technical advice and support to non GIS experts
•Perform survey and research work supporting all teams within the Waterway 
Unit
•Provide GIS expertise and advice on project work
•Liaise with third parties regarding data transfer and purchase
•Support the development and management of GIS within BW under the 
guidance and direction of the Geographic Information Group
•Assist the implementation of national and local standards for GIS
•Create and manage corporate GIS data sets
•Understand the key business drivers to ensure that GIS delivers real and 
relevant business benefits

Key skills:
•Degree and post graduate qualification in GIS or at least 2 years post 
graduate work experience in GIS
•High degree of ICT awareness and computer literacy (including knowledge 
of appropriate business software and systems)
•The ability to analyse and prioritise effectively will be important, 
along with excellent communication and inter-personal skills. Ability to 
manage work load without close supervision.
•Knowledge and experience of ESRI ArcGIS and ArcSDE
•Knowledge and experience of ESRI ArcIMS and ArcPAD would be an advantage
•Experience of GIS analytical techniques to add value is desirable

Our employment package includes five weeks’ holiday.  We help our people 
to develop their skills and reward their contribution to the success of 
our business.

In order to apply you must have the right to live and work in the UK

British Waterways wants to reflect the diversity of the communities in 
which it operates. We welcome applications from all sections of the 
population.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter, clearly stating 
preferred location to:

Sue Band
Assistant Personnel Manager
British Waterways
Willow Grange
Church Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD17 4QA
Email: [log in to unmask]

Closing date for applications: Monday 30th January 2006

http://www.britishwaterways.co.uk/

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