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GIS Student

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
05/03/2025
Advert End Date:
30/03/2025 23:59
Salary:
Grade A. £24,027
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Planning / Building Control
Vacancy ID:
277142
Employment Location:
Civic Centre
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
30 Mar
Further Information
GIS Student – Grade A  Fixed Term 1 Year

About the role…. 

An opportunity has arisen for a keen and enthusiastic GIS student on a one-year fixed term contract to work in the Spatial Planning Team and assist with the digitisation of the planning service. You will learn and build skills and assist with carrying out a variety of GIS mapping work, including the creation, analysis, presentation and management of information. The post holder will contribute to the work underway on the NewcastleGateshead Local Plan and support a number of other projects being taken forward within the service. The successful candidate must be able to work positively within the team, with other relevant Council services, and with outside bodies as required. 

You must have good communication skills and an ability to manage your workload to meet deadlines. You should be able to demonstrate an interest in GIS mapping work, and in spatial planning practice. 

Please take a look at the full job profile. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria. 

A bit about Gateshead Council… 

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow.  We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community.  We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service.   We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are. 
 
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee.  We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.    

What’s in it for you?  Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights! 

You will gain practical planning experience in the planning sector 
You will develop your practical skills and knowledge of the planning system and your core competencies for future success in the work place 
You’ll be paid a competitive salary  
We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension  
You’ll get a generous annual leave package of 28 days annual leave for new employees, rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous local government service 
You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year 
You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Council’s Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs 
We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance  
You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme 
You’ll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping 

You must have knowledge and experience of … 

Computer literacy  
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 
Analytical / problem solving skills  
A basic understanding of the concepts behind data management in a rational database  
Working within a team  
Working on own initiative taking responsibility and managing own workload  

You must have the following qualifications. 

Undertaking a relevant degree course or equivalent 

It’s time to apply! 

For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please  email lucygreenfield@gateshead.gov.uk 
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