Senior GIS Professional

The Senior GIS Professional will lead the delivery of GIS services supporting the development of a national mapping dataset. The role includes technical leadership, stakeholder engagement with local authorities and public-sector bodies, and oversight of GIS work packages to ensure consistent, accurate and timely delivery. This is an independent contractor role on a 12 month contract. Key Responsibilities Lead GIS delivery across all project workstreams Engage directly with local authorities and public-sector stakeholders to identify GIS support requirements Define, plan and oversee GIS work packages aligned to programme objectives Ensure quality, consistency and integrity of national spatial datasets Provide technical leadership and guidance to GIS Analysts Oversee integration, validation and management of spatial datasets Monitor progress and provide regular reporting to the client Support delivery against critical deadlines, particularly during peak project cycles Essential Experience and Skills Minimum of 5 years' professional experience in GIS Advanced proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS platform and associated tools Strong experience delivering GIS projects involving multiple stakeholders Demonstrated capability in spatial data analysis, validation and management Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage workload delivery Desirable Experience Experience working with planning, zoning or land use datasets Experience engaging with public sector bodies, particularly local authorities Experience delivering national or multi-agency GIS programmes Familiarity with regulatory or policy-driven mapping initiatives Ideal Candidate Profile A highly experienced GIS professional with strong leadership capability and a proven track record in delivering complex, multi-stakeholder GIS projects within defined timelines