GIS Manager

Join our team as a GIS Manager and play a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of our GIS department., The GIS Manager role is to provide leadership to the GIS (Geographic Information System) function including its team, systems and processes. To maintain a high quality, accurate and timely data sets for our internal teams and external partners. To develop and guide the future needs of the GIS function, identifying efficiencies to ensure the delivery of a high-class service.,

• Line management of GIS Team
• Prioritisation of GIS activities with a focus on delivering best value and outcomes for the business needs.
• Working with stakeholders to understand their needs and prioritise work requests
• Continuous development and support of GIS Team to enhance knowledge, skills and competencies
• Hands-on support of GIS projects
• Participate in the GIS Standby rota (1 week in 7) Additional payment
  
  Educated to a degree level in a GIS, IT or related subject area.
• Proven experience in team leadership in a technical and dynamic environment.
• Proven experience of stakeholder management Knowledge of the utility sector would be an advantage.
• Experience leading or supporting GIS system upgrades
• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to engage with all levels of colleagues and stakeholders on technical and non- technical matters
• Ability to work in a dynamic and reactive environment with fast-changing priorities
• Passionate about GIS and geo spatial data
• Project Management
  
  Affinity Water is the UKs largest water-only supplier, providing sustainable, high-quality water to 3.85million customers across the Southeast of England. We are on a mission to redefine the way water companies connect with their customers and communities, and to make better use of water and safeguard the local environment now and in the future., You can find out what it's like to work at Affinity Water through our career site https://www.affinitywatercareers.co.uk/ where our colleagues share their career development stories and you can get a feel for our company culture
  
  Salary up to £60,000 dependent on skills and experience
• Level 2 car allowance £4,305
• Hours of work: 08:30am - 17:00pm (Monday - Thursday) 08:30am - 16:30pm (Friday)
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
• Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
• Annual leave from 26 - 30 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• A 'Celebration Day' in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
• A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
• We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
• Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
• Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
• Life Assurance.
• Disability confident bullet point added to our adverts; if you need to apply in a different format, please contact us
Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.