Corporate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager

Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council (Bootle) / Agile

Business Intelligence & Performance Team, Strategic Support Service, Sefton Council, Bootle, Merseyside

Sefton Council is seeking to recruit an experienced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager to join its central Business Intelligence & Performance Team. You will lead our spatial data strategy and drive spatial digital transformation across the Council. You will be the authoritative lead on all Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and provide advice and guidance to a range of services - from urban planning to social care – to encourage the use of accurate and actionable spatial insights. We welcome applications from those with significant experience of spatial data management with strong spatial analytical skills and experience of influencing change.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a corporate-wide GIS and spatial data strategy that aligns with the Council’s digital transformation goals.
• Oversee and develop the Council’s GIS technology stack, including MapInfo, ESRI, iDox Location Manager, CadCorp, QGIS, and integration with corporate systems like the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG).
• Develop and deliver training to support users of the GIS spatial asset management data tools
• Act as the primary advisor to senior leadership and elected members, translating complex technical spatial data into clear, evidence-based reports.
• Ensure all spatial data processes meet statutory requirements, including UK Gemini, PSGA, BS7666 standards and GDPR.
• Build and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders across all levels of management ensuring clear and effective lines of communication.
• Advise and support others to perform in-depth data analysis, and to produce detailed and concise written performance reports, to get the greatest insight from the Council’s data and to inform strategic decisions.
• Provide advice and technical support to maintain a focus on continual improvement of Council services while demonstrating continued improvements in value for money.
• Deliver effective business intelligence, including the development of reporting and analytical systems and reports to support the achievement of Council and Partnership priorities.
• Document all key responsibilities and tasks to ensure continuity and efficiency in GIS support

Ideal Candidate:

• Degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Expert knowledge of MapInfo and/or ArcGIS.
• Expert knowledge of Ordnance Survey (OS) datasets and map management processes (including APIs).
• High proficiency in data manipulation tools like SQL.
• Familiarity with Python or scripting for task automation is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience of working, influencing, persuading, and encouraging participation by diverse stakeholders and partners.
• Experience of managing, supervising and supporting others.
• Extensive experience in building data visualisations, performing in depth data analysis and answering questions on spatial data for key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build & nurture relationships across the business, then effectively advise and support senior officers, with the confidence to challenge where appropriate, based on evidence.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented person who is readily able to take responsibility for creating management information that helps drive strong performance. This is a great opportunity to develop your expertise, working on high profile priorities as part of a dynamic and supportive professional team.

Sefton Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled and Care Experienced individuals will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

Closing Date: 26^th April 2026

Virtual interviews likely to be held between 6^th and 7^th of May 2026.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a large number of applicants.