About the Role
Skillsource is seeking an experienced GIS Professional on behalf of a public sector client. The successful contractor will work closely with data management teams, providing specialist GIS support across a range of heritage, archaeological, and architectural data projects. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role , supporting the maintenance, enhancement, analysis, and dissemination of spatial datasets critical to national heritage protection and policy development.
Key Responsibilities The GIS Professional will be responsible for: Providing day‑to‑day GIS support to the teams in line with agreed work programmes Managing, maintaining, and enhancing spatial datasets relating to monuments, archaeological sites, and architectural heritage Supporting the integration, validation, and quality assurance of GIS and attribute data Producing maps, spatial analyses, and GIS outputs to support internal stakeholders, policy development, and statutory functions Assisting with data migration, system upgrades, and process improvements within GIS environments Supporting the publication and sharing of spatial data, including preparation of datasets for internal and external use Collaborating with data managers, archaeologists, architects, and policy staff to ensure GIS outputs meet operational and regulatory needs Ensuring all work complies with public sector data standards, governance, and security requirements Required Skills &
Experience Essential Proven professional experience working in a GIS role , preferably within the public sector or a regulated environment Strong practical experience with GIS software (e.g. Esri ArcGIS suite and/or QGIS) Experience managing and maintaining spatial databases and datasets Strong understanding of spatial data standards, metadata, and data quality principles Experience producing maps, reports, and spatial analyses for non‑technical stakeholders Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams Desirable Experience working with heritage, archaeological, architectural, environmental, or planning datasets Familiarity with public sector GIS environments , governance, or statutory reporting requirements Experience supporting data publication or open data initiatives Knowledge of spatial data integration with enterprise systems Education & Professional Background Degree (or equivalent) in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Spatial Data Science , or a related discipline Relevant professional certifications or continued professional development in GIS are advantageous Working Arrangements Full‑time contract , Monday to Friday, 220-days, approx. 11 months. Working arrangements (on‑site / hybrid / remote) to align with public sector requirements Engagement subject to standard public sector compliance, including vetting where applicable