Senior Geospatial Analyst
Company
HMRC
Location
London
Employment Hours
Full Time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
Job Requirements/Description
About the job
Job summary
Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC.
Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential.
This role is part of HMRC Valuation Office, formerly known as the Valuation Office Agency. We have recently integrated into HMRC.
HMRC Valuation Office are the public sector's property valuation experts and advisers with a vision to be a world-leading provider of public sector valuations. Our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue which goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales.
Job description
Role Overview
The successful candidate will join the Information, Data and Analysis Directorate (ID&A), part of HMRC Valuation Office (VO).
Our work is varied, challenging and, above all, impactful. As ID&A, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture that supports learning, professional development and innovation, enabling our people to thrive and deliver high-quality analytical solutions. We believe that excellence and innovation are strengthened by diverse perspectives and actively encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
ID&A analysts support valuation and casework operations through the development of analytical models that are deployed as part of the transformation of VO's operational processes. This work supports the ongoing transformation programmes that are fundamentally changing the way we work, including the modernisation and streamlining of technology.
This role sits within the Programme, Geospatial, Modelling and Evaluation (PGME), which plays a strategic role in developing geospatial capability, modelling approaches and analytical support for operational and transformation programmes.
You will play a key role in shaping how HMRC Valuation Office uses geospatial data, technology and insight to support its services. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of geospatial initiatives, applying geospatial analysis, visualisation and data capabilities to solve complex business challenges and help the organisation make greater use of emerging data sources and technologies.
Key responsibilities
Key day to day responsibilities of the role will include using their skills in visualising, and customising geospatial data and geospatial software towards the following activities:
Person specification
You will be an experienced geospatial professional who can apply geospatial data, analysis and visualisation techniques to deliver effective business solutions. You will be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders, able to communicate technical information clearly and build effective working relationships across teams.
Essential Requirements
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £13,194 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.
We offer a generous leave allowance that starts at 25 days, increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days and a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
How to Apply
If you can meet our person requirements above, we are keen to hear from you.
To apply for this post, you must complete an online application with the following:
A CV setting out your Job History and Previous skills and experiences
A Personal Statement (maximum 750 words) please outline your suitability for the role. Please pay particular attention to the 'Essential Requirements' and 'Person Specification' outlined in the advert when providing your answer.
Sift (8th/9th October 2026) Please note these dates are provisional and may be subject to change.
We will assess you on your CV and Personal Statement.
Should there be a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be made on the Lead Criteria:
Interviews (W/C 26th October 2026)Please note these dates are provisional and may be subject to change. These will be confirmed should you be invited to interview.
Interviews are currently taking place using Microsoft Teams Video. We will provide more detail if you are shortlisted for interview.
We will assess you on the Behaviours listed in the job description, technical questions and a presentaion.
Presentation
. click apply for full job details
Job summary
Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC.
Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential.
This role is part of HMRC Valuation Office, formerly known as the Valuation Office Agency. We have recently integrated into HMRC.
HMRC Valuation Office are the public sector's property valuation experts and advisers with a vision to be a world-leading provider of public sector valuations. Our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue which goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales.
Job description
Role Overview
The successful candidate will join the Information, Data and Analysis Directorate (ID&A), part of HMRC Valuation Office (VO).
Our work is varied, challenging and, above all, impactful. As ID&A, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture that supports learning, professional development and innovation, enabling our people to thrive and deliver high-quality analytical solutions. We believe that excellence and innovation are strengthened by diverse perspectives and actively encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
ID&A analysts support valuation and casework operations through the development of analytical models that are deployed as part of the transformation of VO's operational processes. This work supports the ongoing transformation programmes that are fundamentally changing the way we work, including the modernisation and streamlining of technology.
This role sits within the Programme, Geospatial, Modelling and Evaluation (PGME), which plays a strategic role in developing geospatial capability, modelling approaches and analytical support for operational and transformation programmes.
You will play a key role in shaping how HMRC Valuation Office uses geospatial data, technology and insight to support its services. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of geospatial initiatives, applying geospatial analysis, visualisation and data capabilities to solve complex business challenges and help the organisation make greater use of emerging data sources and technologies.
Key responsibilities
Key day to day responsibilities of the role will include using their skills in visualising, and customising geospatial data and geospatial software towards the following activities:
- Design and Develop software solutions and process chains for GeoAnalytics activities,
- Design and Develop solutions and process chains for automated ingestion of the varieties of third-party geospatial data ensuring data remains current and continues to deliver business value.
- Support business engagement in ongoing geospatial programmes, including reviewing development activities and designing and developing prototypes for the enterprise GIS.
- Work with colleagues across the organisation to support the development of management information dashboards and other analytical approaches that support property valuation activities.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across HMRC Valuation Office and external organisations to understand their data and analysis requirements and develop bespoke solutions to address their needs.
- Support data quality assessment and review geospatial analysis produced by the team and external suppliers.
- Mentoring and coaching colleagues sharing geospatial knowledge and supporting capability development across the team.
- Keep up to date with new technology and methodologies identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
- Undertake line management responsibilities for a Geospatial Analyst where assigned.
- Travel to a variety of government locations, including other offices across the Valuation Office network when required.
Person specification
You will be an experienced geospatial professional who can apply geospatial data, analysis and visualisation techniques to deliver effective business solutions. You will be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders, able to communicate technical information clearly and build effective working relationships across teams.
Essential Requirements
- Advanced knowledge and experience of geospatial- analysis, statistics and visualisation techniques
- Experience of using and customising open or proprietary GIS to manipulate geospatial data in various format using built-in functions and software programming and contribute to the continued development of the geospatial ecosystem.
- Experience of evaluating the quality of geospatial data
- Experience of designing and developing end-to-end local and enterprise solutions on geospatial data production, transformation and distribution that meet business requirements.
- Experience of communicating and influencing effectively across technical and non-technical audiences, producing clear technical documentation and translating complex geospatial information into solutions that meet business needs.
- Experience of working collaboratively across multiple teams or disciplines to deliver shared objectives, balancing competing priorities and contributing to positive outcomes.
- Experience of delivering high-quality outputs within challenging timescales, effectively managing competing demands and adapting to changing business priorities.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- As part of the interview you will be asked 3 Questions assessing your knowledge around GeoComputation, GeoAnalytics and GeoStatistics.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £13,194 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.
We offer a generous leave allowance that starts at 25 days, increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days and a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
- Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.
- Family friendly policies.
- Personal support.
- Coaching and development.
Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
How to Apply
If you can meet our person requirements above, we are keen to hear from you.
To apply for this post, you must complete an online application with the following:
A CV setting out your Job History and Previous skills and experiences
A Personal Statement (maximum 750 words) please outline your suitability for the role. Please pay particular attention to the 'Essential Requirements' and 'Person Specification' outlined in the advert when providing your answer.
Sift (8th/9th October 2026) Please note these dates are provisional and may be subject to change.
We will assess you on your CV and Personal Statement.
Should there be a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be made on the Lead Criteria:
- Advanced knowledge and experience of geospatial- analysis, statistics and visualisation techniques
Interviews (W/C 26th October 2026)Please note these dates are provisional and may be subject to change. These will be confirmed should you be invited to interview.
Interviews are currently taking place using Microsoft Teams Video. We will provide more detail if you are shortlisted for interview.
We will assess you on the Behaviours listed in the job description, technical questions and a presentaion.
Presentation
. click apply for full job details