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Post No. POSN001710 - Geospatial & Address Management Officer
Join Newport Intelligence Hub and help turn geospatial data into insight that supports better services, better decisions and better outcomes for communities across Newport.
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Geospatial & Address Management Officer to support the development and maintenance of the Council’s corporate address and street gazetteers, alongside key geospatial reference data used across services.
Working with the Geospatial Data Development Manager, you will contribute to projects that transform complex data into clear, practical insight through cartography, spatial analysis and geospatial thematic visualisations.
What you will do
- Maintain high-quality address, street and geospatial data that supports services across Newport.
- Deliver the Council’s statutory Street Naming and Numbering function.
- Produce spatial data, maps and analytical outputs to support strategic, tactical and operational decision-making.
- Promote data quality, collaboration and appropriate data sharing.
- Support compliance with statutory requirements and the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement.
What we are looking for
- HND/HNC/NVQ Level 4 or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Experience of national address and street gazetteer data, geospatial referencing and the UK National Spatial Address Infrastructure Programme.
- Strong GIS skills, including experience with desktop mapping tools such as MapInfo, QGIS, or ESRI.
- The ability to develop practical solutions and explain complex information clearly to different audiences.
Why join us?
You will join a nationally recognised geospatial, data and intelligence team, with the opportunity to develop your expertise and contribute to work that makes a real difference for Newport’s communities.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are supported where service requirements allow.
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.
Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein Gwerthoedd - Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd
