Geographic Information System (GIS) Apprentice
This is an opportunity to achieve a Level 6 degree apprenticeship while working within the Data team of a large housing association, the Abri Group, to develop your creative and technical skills.
The length of this apprenticeship is five years and it requires day release one day per week for in-person training at UEL (London).
Role
- Assist in capturing, maintaining, and updating spatial data within GIS databases
- Produce accurate maps and spatial visualisations to support business projects and operational teams
- Carry out spatial analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement
- Ensure GIS datasets are accurate, consistent, and comply with organisational data standards
- Support the maintenance and development of GIS applications and Web maps
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to understand and meet mapping and spatial data requirements
- Any other duties as required for the role
Training
You will spend four days a week learning on-the-job with our friendly Data team and one day a week training in-person at the University of East London (UEL). The course is taught at UEL’s Docklands Campus, weekly on a Monday.
Ideally, a permanent GIS role would become available at the end of the apprentice's five-year fixed term contract and they would be invited to apply.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Geospatial mapping and science specialist (degree) (level 6)
- Training Provider
- UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON
- Working Week
- Our normal office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
- Expected Duration
- 5 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Wednesday, 9th September 2026
- Start Date
- Wednesday, 16th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade C/4 (Desired)
- Maths GCSE, grade C/4 (Desired)
- any subject UCAS points, grade 96 (Essential)
About the Employer
Abri Group Limited
Abri is a large housing provider who own and manage more than 58,000 homes and various community assets, serving around 113,000 customers across the South of England.
We believe everyone has the right to a good quality safe, warm and sustainable home in a community where they can belong, grow and thrive.
More information about Abri and our strategic objectives can be found at www.abri.co.uk.