Geospatial Officer

Salary £33,603 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £37,020 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension

Location: Exeter

Type of employment: Permanent

Closing Date: 18.12.25 at midday

Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need

About the role:

The principal responsibility of the Geospatial Officer is to support the Alliance Geospatial manager in delivering geospatial intelligence across the organisations.

Providing a comprehensive service to source, process and disseminate GIS data essential for the ongoing delivery of services across the Forces (primary customers control room, intel, Ops). Responsible for the maintenance of GIS systems and datasets, managing relationships with partners and sharing data with stakeholders.

Support the geospatial manager in driving forward the use of 3D geospatial intelligence ensuring effective data protection compliance for the storage of Official Sensitive data.

Analyse GIS data to highlight risk, vulnerabilities and efficiency gains.

In particular to:

• Attend key operational locations (locally, regionally, and nationally) with lidar equipment to scan, process and present 3D captured data.
• Be responsible for ensuring data is captured in accordance with the forces health and safety, policies, and operational procedures whilst on location and during processing of captured data.
• Understand and work to ISO standards with regards to the retention of data.
• Use photogrammetry software to create georeferenced 3D models for work on National Counter Terrorism Policing systems analysing Operational environments.
• Perform the role of liaison for Ordnance Survey and the national APGB geospatial contract while the unit manager is unavailable.

Please note that interviews will take place on Thursday 15th January and Friday 16th January 2026.

Want to know more about this role?

Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to the vacancy on our website for further information about the role including the role profile. For a conversation regarding the role, once you have viewed the full details on our website, please contact:

Hiring Line Manager: Robert Goldsmith - Geospatial Manager

Email Address: Robert.Goldsmith@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

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What you get if you join us:

If you work for us, you will get access to:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5)
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need