GIS Analyst

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK’s Clean Energy Future

At GBE, we’re not just building an energy company – we’re shaping the future of the UK’s energy landscape

Our mission is clear:

• Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects
• Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership

We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact
, working on projects that matter – from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives

• Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition
• Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment
• Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

Great British Energy is looking for a GIS Analyst to join our Development team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals

Data Management & Analysis

• Collect, clean, validate, and maintain geospatial datasets from multiple internal and external sources
• Perform spatial analysis, modelling, and geoprocessing to identify patterns, trends, and relationships that support decision‑making
• Integrate GIS data with other systems and datasets, including asset management, planning, and statistical databases
• Produce high‑quality maps, dashboards, and spatial visualisations for reports, presentations, and digital platforms
• Develop and apply appropriate cartographic standards, symbology, and visualisation techniques to ensure clarity and consistency
• Support the development and use of interactive web maps and GIS applications where required

• Work with internal teams and external stakeholders to define GIS requirements and analytical needs
• Translate complex spatial analysis into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical audiences
• Provide GIS support to projects, programmes, and operational teams across the organisation

• Maintain and enhance GIS databases, workflows, and technical documentation
• Support the use of GIS software and platforms, including ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, and web‑based GIS solutions
• Assist with automation and scripting to improve efficiency and repeatability, including the use of Python and Model Builder

• Ensure data accuracy, metadata standards, version control, and adherence to GIS best practice
• Comply with data governance, security, and licensing requirements
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of GIS standards, processes, and quality assurance practices

• Strong experience with GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
• Proven ability in spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and data visualisation
• Experience working with spatial databases such as PostGIS and SQL Server
• Basic scripting or automation experience, with Python preferred
• Good understanding of coordinate systems, map projections, and spatial data formats
• Knowledge of ESRI Geodatabases and Ordnance Survey data and standards
• Experience designing, building, and producing professional map outputs

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Ability to interpret spatial data and communicate insights clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Excellent organisational skills, with high attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines and with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team
• Experience with web GIS applications and dashboards, such as Experience Builder, Mapbox, or Leaflet
• Experience supporting policy, planning, or infrastructure‑related programmes or projects
• Understanding of UK geospatial standards, datasets, and open data principles

• Degree, or equivalent practical experience, in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science,…