Geospatial Data Consultant

Location: Cambridge, UK (Hybrid working model)

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent

Would you be a good fit for the 1Spatial Professional Services team?

We are looking for people who are collaborative, smart and innovative and who care about learning and continuous improvement. You will be a self-motivated problem solver with good communication skills.

You will be working with our customers to help solve the data-centric problems that they face using a variety of applications and tool kits, including geographic information systems (GIS), databases and 1Spatial technologies.

The role will be varied and interesting with an opportunity to work with data from different industries in both spatial and non-spatial formats. There will be an opportunity and requirement for travel to customer locations and events throughout the UK.

You will be responsible for:

As a Consultant at 1Spatial, you will be working with a team tasked with delivering customer focussed projects, plus potential involvement and career advancement with the development of 1Spatial products and solutions. You will often be working closely with our customers so a confident, engaging customer-facing persona is required.

The work will utilise 1Spatial’s own rules-based solutions, third party products such as FME from Safe Software, ESRI ArcGIS, VertiGIS and open-source technology including QGIS and PostGIS. You will use these tools to deliver solutions that enable our customers to automate the modification, management, and re-use of complex data. You will also be working in cooperation with the sales team to identify opportunities, construct demonstrations and deliver presentations to win business.

At 1Spatial, we leverage the SFIA levels of responsibility to define the various job levels and to facilitate career growth. This particular position is aimed at candidates who are currently at SFIA level 2-3; however, we warmly welcome applications from those with more extensive experience. Here are some specific qualifications and requirements for this role:

• A degree in a relevant field of Geographical or Data Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• A pragmatic approach to problem-solving, coupled with strong customer engagement skills, sharp analytical abilities, and meticulous attention to detail.
• A genuine enthusiasm for learning, enhancing your skills, and gaining hands-on experience.
• Familiarity with spatial technologies and data, particularly with tools like ESRI, Safe FME, or VertiGIS.
• Experience with programming or data processing languages such as Python, R, and SQL is a plus.
• A willingness to undergo Baseline security clearance (BPSS) and a Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) for employment purposes (Candidates who already possess CTC or a higher level of clearance may qualify for remote roles with 1Spatial).

We are a global leader in geospatial data management and software solutions. We pride ourselves on our expertise, market-leading software, and trusted reputation of delivering excellence to customers on critical national infrastructure projects across multiple sectors from utilities, to transport, to the environment, to defence. We genuinely believe we make a difference in the world by helping organisations harness the power of location-based insights to drive smarter decision-making.

We consistently strive to create an inclusive and collaborative work environment and we will always look for opportunities to improve as we owe this to our team. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to work on great projects with cutting-edge geospatial technology that make a difference, and help shape the future of sectors as diverse as transport, defence, infrastructure, environment, and utilities.

Here’s what we offer:

• A genuinely flexible working environment that supports your work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• A chance to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking company that has received a mention in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 list for medium-sized organisations

In addition to...

• 25 days annual leave, plus a gifted day off to celebrate your birthday
• Free gym classes at our Cambridge office
• Option to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension scheme (employer and employee contributions)
• Group income protection scheme and Life Assurance
• Private Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Mental Health Advocates
• Inclusive Fertility and Pregnancy Loss Leave (also accessible to partners)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay, 5 Maternal Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave during pregnancy) and Enhanced Paternity Pay and Leave (6 Weeks)
• Annual Personal Development Allowance
• Long service awards

Our People team will be reviewing applications, and if your experience and skills seem like a great fit, we'll be sure to connect!

You can expect a call from the hiring manager to chat about the role, your background, and how you could contribute to our team. Then there will be an interview where you'll also have the chance to:

• Get a glimpse of our office (even if you are going to be a remote worker)
• Meet some future colleagues
• Ask any questions you have
• If we're not quite the right match, we'll let you know why, so you can continue your job search with valuable feedback.

Please note that we require that all candidates are able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity to create a culture of inclusivity, belonging, and 1Team spirit. We do this with respect, care and kindness for each other.