Assistant Geospatial Analyst

About us

At Environment Bank, we’re working together to help restore natural habitats across England. With thousands of acres of new habitat creation already underway, our projects are delivering biodiversity gains and helping vital ecosystems to recover and flourish. 

Our diverse team includes ecologists, land managers, habitat specialists, geospatial analysts, planning advisors, account managers, digital creatives, legal experts, and more. 

From our habitat specialists to our sales and marketing teams, everyone at Environment Bank is a champion for our values, working towards our goal of reversing biodiversity loss. 

Environment Bank is a market-leading organisation in a sector that’s experiencing rapid growth. We’ve already built a highly skilled team of experts and we’re actively looking to expand our team in the coming months. 

We’re incredibly proud of all we achieved so far and we’re still growing. If you'd like to be part of a driven organisation that's making a real difference, find your next role with the team at Environment Bank. 

About the role

As an Assistant Geospatial Data Analyst, you will play a pivotal role within our GIS team, supporting our mission by ensuring that our work is underpinned by high-quality and accurate spatial data. You will collaborate with internal teams and engage with external stakeholders, including farmers, landowners, and Local Authorities.

• Visualisation and Engagement: Create figures, maps and web apps to communicate geospatial data and information effectively and engagingly to stakeholders and team members. 
•  Spatial Analysis: Perform spatial analysis using GIS software to support the identification of suitable restoration sites, assess habitat condition, and evaluate project progress. 
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams across EB to provide geospatial support for biodiversity restoration projects and ensure alignment with project goals. 
•  Digital Field Data Capture: Directly support field ecologists in the collection and processing of habitat and related environmental data.
•  Personal Development: Proactively seek opportunities for further training and keep up to date with the latest tools and techniques.  

EDI & Belonging

At the heart of Environment Bank are the people, who make it all possible. We employ individuals, who share the same passion to live our Environment Bank mission and values.

At Environment Bank we believe that fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us more innovative, dynamic, and competitive. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is valued and respected, free from discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

Essential:

•  A degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Up to 1 year of experience in the GIS sector or equivalent transferable experience.
• Passion for biodiversity restoration, ecology, and the environment.
• Strong team player with a proactive problem-solving attitude.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro software and its extensions.
• Understanding of data management principles and quality assurance/control.
• Interest in or experience with scripting and process automation tools (e.g., ArcGIS Model Builder, ArcPy, etc.).
• Ability to work both independently and as a valuable contributor to a remote geospatial analytic team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.

Desirable:

• An MSc in Geographical Information Systems or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Experience within the ecology and environment sector.
• Familiarity with other GIS and related software (e.g., QGIS, GRASS, IDISRI, Mapbox, etc.).
• Interest in emerging GIS and related technology/data areas (e.g., remote sensing, LIDAR data, Photogrammetry, Machine Learning, etc.).
• Knowledge of web GIS applications and the creation of web maps and web apps (e.g., ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ArcGIS Online, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with in-field data capture forms for deployment to field workers.
• Understanding of programming languages and software development (e.g., Javascript, Python, .NET, Arcade, R, etc.).
• Awareness of technological advances and industry trends related to geospatial data.

Benefits

As an organisation, we believe that work should be fulfilling, inspiring, and balanced, so we’re creating a space where our team can thrive, both personally and professionally – providing flexible working arrangements, mental wellbeing support, and more.  

We offer... 

🎁 Performance-based annual bonus up to 10% of salary 
💸 Pension scheme with employer-matched contributions at 6% of salary 

🏖️ 30 days of annual leave, plus paid bank holidays, birthday, and wellbeing day 
➕ Option to purchase 5 additional days of annual leave after probation

🏡 Remote and hybrid flexible working options 
💼 Regional and departmental team co-working days 

🌞 Expenses-paid whole company meet twice a year 
🎗️ Team fundraising and charity events 
🎓 Ongoing career development with training and mentoring 

🩺 Medical cash back scheme to cover everyday healthcare costs 
‍🧠 Employee assistance mental wellbeing support 
❤️‍🩹️ Enhanced sickness pay allowance