Job Introduction
Job Title: Corporate GIS Technician
Starting Salary: £34,434 progressing to £37,280 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 37
Location: Hybrid/remote, with initial onboarding in Stevenage
Contract Type: 12-month fixed term (full time) and 6-month fixed term (full time)
Directorate: Resources
About the team
Hertfordshire County Council is looking for a Corporate GIS Technician working with our Corporate GIS team to support the management and development of geospatial data for our land and property portfolio.
About the role
You’ll help deliver accurate spatial data and mapping that informs major programmes, including:
- Produce high quality spatial plans (site, lease, asset and floor plans) using Cadcorp SIS and ArcGIS Pro
- Maintain and update land and property datasets, ensuring accuracy and consistency
- Support integration with corporate systems, including our property database
- Contribute to digital transformation projects, including preparation for migration to ESRI platforms
- Help maintain and improve our Assets and Estates application portfolio and support other GIS related requests
About you
Essential
- Experience working with GIS and spatial data editing tools
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive, organised approach
- Good communication skills and confidence in handling data requests
- Ability to work across multiple systems
Desirable
- Experience with ESRI platform tools and AutoCAD is a bonus
We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.
This job role is within Corporate Services, level 9 job profile. Please locate this via:
Job profiles - Corporate services
To hear more about this opportunity please contact kellie.blanchard@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.
Interview Date: Thursday 19th or Friday 20th March 2026
How to apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Secondment
This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.
Additional information
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.