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Upper Ouse Water Management BoardWater Management

GIS Technician

Location

Stewartby, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2-5 years

Compensation

£28K - £35K per year

Posted

2w ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

As a GIS Technician, you will manage and store spatial data, supporting flood risk and land drainage management. This role involves digitising assets, developing online mapping systems, and providing information support to internal and external stakeholders.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at the Water Management Alliance (WMA) - a group of Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) responsible for managing flood risk and land drainage across the region.

The role is based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire and will primarily support the Upper Ouse Water Management Board (a WMA Member IDB).

About the Role
As a GIS Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of the Board’s objectives. You will be responsible for the precise management and storage of spatial data, ensuring that information flows seamlessly between teams to aid the effective running of the Board.

Working closely with Operational and Technical (Catchment) Services, you will be the point of contact for geographical information, helping to translate complex data into actionable insights for flood risk and land drainage management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Data Management & Digitisation: You will digitise rating polygons, IDB assets, and drainage infrastructure, linking spatial data to relational databases (such as maintenance job cards) to ensure our records are accurate and up to date.

  • System Development: You will manage and develop our online mapping systems using ESRI ArcGIS Online, supporting dynamic mobile working for our teams in the field.

  • Information Support: Beyond mapping, you will support internal information networks, upload data sets to the group’s intranet, and help develop dynamic forms and website content.

  • Compliance & Enquiries: You will assist in managing data requests (GDPR/FOI) and liaise with third parties such as DEFRA and the Environment Agency to supply essential electronic information.

What we are looking for:
We are seeking a methodical individual with a keen eye for detail. You should have experience working with geospatial databases and office-based software (Microsoft Access, Excel). Ideally, you will be familiar with Arc-View GIS or AutoCAD, and while not essential, knowledge of Python or JavaScript would be a distinct advantage. As you will be supporting multiple member boards, the ability to prioritise workloads and communicate technical information clearly is essential.

Updated 2w ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Geospatial Databases • 1+ yrs
Microsoft Access • 1+ yrs
Microsoft Excel • 1+ yrs
Arc-View GIS • 1+ yrs
AutoCAD • 1+ yrs
Python • 1+ yrs
JavaScript • 1+ yrs
Data Management • 1+ yrs
System Development • 1+ yrs
Compliance • 1+ yrs
Methodical • 1+ yrs
Attention to Detail • 1+ yrs
Prioritisation • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-5 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

£28K - £35K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyGBP
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationStewartby, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium7/10
physicalLow2/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Upper Ouse Water Management Board

Team size

Growing team

Location

Stewartby, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

The Water Management Alliance (WMA) is a group of Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) responsible for managing flood risk and land drainage across the region. The Upper Ouse Water Management Board, a WMA Member IDB, is an amalgamated statutory body responsible for local stormwater management, which it achieves through the maintenance and improvement of watercourses and the adoption of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). Additionally, the Board provides technical expertise and guidance to local authorities and developers within the Town and Country planning process.

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