The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is recruiting a Geospatial Officer to join its Digital and Data team in Bristol, with applications closing at midnight on Wednesday 18 November 2026.

The permanent, full-time post is based at 70 Redcliff Street, Bristol, and carries a salary of £39,481 to £43,149 a year for 37 hours a week. The combined authority says new external appointments typically start at the lowest point of the range, although the starting salary may be adjusted in exceptional cases where higher skills or experience apply.

What the role involves

The successful candidate will work on the data behind the priorities of the Metro Mayor, keeping data quality high across a range of inputs and outputs, developing the organisation's geospatial data catalogue, and supporting teams and projects across the combined authority with GIS and data work.

A typical day may involve monitoring the GIS email inbox, answering GIS or data requests from colleagues, populating the central GIS data catalogue, processing and curating datasets, and giving technical advice to other parts of the organisation. The role also includes dedicated time for professional development, and the postholder will be expected to work as part of a team and independently when required.

The combined authority is looking for someone who understands the complexities of geospatial data, is confident using GIS software, and can solve problems using innovative techniques. The work calls for technical expertise, attention to detail and the ability to explain data issues clearly to colleagues who are not specialists.

Assessment and interviews

Interviews are planned for late November 2026 at the combined authority's offices at 70 Redcliff Street, Bristol, although the authority notes that the date may change. A short technical GIS test will form part of the assessment, with QGIS or ArcGIS Pro available to candidates.

The vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications received, so the authority advises applicants not to wait until the deadline. Anyone who has already started an application will be told by email if the closing date changes.

Working arrangements and benefits

The post follows a hybrid working model, typically with two or three days a week in the office. The office is described as a new, bright and airy workspace close to Bristol Temple Meads station.

The benefits package includes 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after five years of continuous service, with an option to buy extra leave. Staff also receive two days of paid leave each year to volunteer, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible and family-friendly working, and reduced bus fares across the West of England.

The combined authority says it is a founding member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and an accredited Living Wage Employer, and that it welcomes applications from under-represented groups. Applicants who need reasonable adjustments to the application or recruitment process can contact the recruitment team.

The authority also notes that it is not engaging recruitment agencies for this role, and that any CVs received from agencies will be treated as unsolicited. Applicants should apply through the combined authority's own jobs portal, where the full job description is available.