GeoSpatial Data Manager

Job Description

LocationSutton Coldfield, B75 7RL, Catterick, DL9 3LR, RAF Wyton, PE28 2EAAbout the jobSummaryJoin the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and have a future that matters: Be proud; Be challenged; Be unique.DIO is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We host a diverse range of talent where everyone feels valued and supported enabling our people to flourish, bring greater creativity and innovation to achieve higher organisational performance. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated. We promote and support a range of flexible working patterns enabling staff to balance home and work responsibilities. This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our 6 staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, Gender Equality, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility and 3 networks dealing with employee wellbeing and support: Speak Safe Volunteers, Mental Health First Aiders and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisers. Our staff, future and current will be guided by the 4 Cs and we encourage you to be curious and continuously strive for improvement, collaborative in an inclusive culture, bold and resilient and committed to Defence, empowered and able to challenge so you can play a key part in shaping the direction of our organisation. DIO commits to offer its employees the following experience: • Meaningful, purposeful work • The ability to learn and grow • The right opportunities and resources • To care about your wellbeing • To feel valued and included About DIOThe Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is the estate expert for Defence, supporting the armed forces to enable military capability by planning, building, maintaining, and servicing infrastructure. Our responsibilities include: • Plan and deliver major capital projects and lifecycle refurbishment • Provide utilities services • Manage soft facilities management (i.e. cleaning and catering) • Provide a safe place to train • Allocate Service Families Accommodation • Procure and manage routine maintenance and reactive repair • Provide a central register of asset information to advise infrastructure planning • Act as steward of the Defence estate • Provide the unarmed guarding service We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions, and we work across the world; in Germany, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman. You can view our YouTube video to see more about our workJob descriptionThe ChallengeThis role is based within Data Analytics & Insight (DA&I), which leads on the delivery and oversight of bespoke analytical projects to support evidence-based decision making in DIO. The Geo-Spatial Data Manager role requires an individual who is highly analytical and able to engage with stakeholders, applying Geographic Information (GI) skills and knowledge of best practice in geospatial data management to support the business and specifically the Geospatial functional area. The post holder is expected to be able to interact with stakeholders and industry partners at all levels as well as the DA&I as a whole so good communication skills are key. Post LocationDIO Data, Analytics & Insight are based in three main regions around the UK - East of England, Yorkshire & Humber and West Midlands. We will look to locate you in one of these regions where possible. Where this is not possible, we will look to assign an alternative MOD establishment as your duty station. Work location will be agreed once the successful candidate has been selected.ResponsibilitiesMain ResponsibilitiesThe Geo-Spatial Data Manager must have knowledge based upon experience of delivering via the use of GIS tools in the following key areas: • Definition and support of user requirements • Exploitation of available GI data • User engagement to improve skills and knowledge across DIO • Enhancing the capability of the geospatial and analytical functions by providing the geospatial data element • Establishing and agreeing milestones within the delivery plan • Helping with the facilitation of workshops to promote good practice and positively influence attitudes.BehavioursWell assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Leadership

Changing and Improving

Communicating and Influencing

Delivering at Pace

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Leadership

Changing and Improving

Technical skillsWell assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

DG3 Managing Foundation GeoINT - Practitioner Level

DG6 Cartography and Expoiting Foundation GeoINT - Practitioner Level

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

DG3 Managing Foundation GeoINT - Practitioner Level

Benefits We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time. We believe that if we look after our people they will be passionate about delivering great things for our customers. We understand the importance of life outside of work and our industry leading flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance. DIO offers support and development in your career including working towards membership of professional bodies and/or apprenticeships, that you undertake as part of your role. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience and wider skills required to upskill you and pave the way for your future career. These are available to everyone and after discussion with your Line Manager if your application is successful. The MOD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits you will receive include: • Highly competitive Pension Scheme• Flexi-time scheme • Alternative working practices such as working from home • 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service • Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year • In addition to 8 public holidays per