We are a world‑class visitor attraction and leading science research centre, caring for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcoming over five million visitors annually.
About the Role
GIS Developer – responsible for two national partnership programmes that use GIS tools for public participation in scientific research, community environmental action and nature recovery. 60% of the role focuses on enhancing the National Education Nature Park GIS suite to increase impact, improve data collection and embed GIS in school teaching, while 40% focuses on adapting these tools for regional museums and community groups in the Museums for Nature programme.
About You
Passionate about using geospatial data to inform nature recovery decisions at a national scale. Skilled in developing ArcGIS tools and visualisations, you will enhance user journeys, academic outputs and overall impact, share your expertise to upskill others, communicate GIS to non‑specialist audiences, and develop user‑centred, accessible tools attractive to public audiences including children and young people.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test and maintain ArcGIS tools and visualisations for the National Education Nature Park and Museums for Nature programmes.
- Enhance existing GIS tool suites to increase impact, streamline data collection and embed GIS within school teaching.
- Adapt Nature Park GIS tools for regional museums and partner community groups to support nature recovery monitoring.
- Upskill colleagues and stakeholders on GIS techniques and best practices.
- Communicate complex GIS concepts to non‑specialist audiences and create user‑friendly, accessible GIS solutions.
- Support academic outputs and contribute to overall programme impact.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in developing ArcGIS tools and visualisations.
- Experience applying GIS to large‑scale environmental or biodiversity projects.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.
- Ability to develop user‑centred, accessible GIS solutions for public audiences including children and young people.
- Experience in educational or museum contexts preferred.
What We Offer
- 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full‑time equivalent)
- Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4‑10%)
- Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan
- Life insurance
- Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK
- Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes
- Wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills
- Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council and up to 300 English Heritage sites
- Membership to our Sports and Social Association, including access to the in‑house gym, clubs and classes
Hybrid Working
We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance with a pattern of days on site and worked from home agreed with your manager.
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