GIS Data Scientist

Morgan Hunt Recruitment
London
2 months ago
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Location: Canary Wharf Employment Type: Contract, 2 months, strong chance of extension

About the Role

Morgan Hunt are working with a leading government organisation to recruit a GIS Data Scientist who can blend spatial analysis, advanced analytics, and problem-solving to turn geospatial data into actionable insights. You'll work with large, complex datasets, build predictive models, and support data-driven decisions across the organisation. If you love maps, patterns, and answering real-world questions with data, this role has your name all over it.

Key Responsibilities

  • Acquire, clean, and manage geospatial datasets from diverse sources
  • Perform spatial analysis, spatial statistics, and geoprocessing to support strategic and operational projects.
  • Develop predictive models and machine-learning workflows using spatial and non-spatial data.
  • Build and maintain spatial databases, data pipelines, and automated ETL processes.
  • Create high-quality maps, dashboards, and visualisations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver geospatial insights.
  • Implement QA/QC best practices to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and data governance.
  • Stay current...

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