Location: Taunton, South West
Salary: £27,606 – £34,369 pa
Hours: Full time, part time, job share, flexible working
Contract: Permanent

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is looking for either a Senior Geodesy and Tides Specialist or someone looking to join in a development role as a Geodesy and Tides Specialist.

About the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO)

The UKHO are a world-leading centre for hydrography, specialising in marine geospatial data to support safe, secure and thriving oceans. It fulfils the UK government’s Safety of Life at Sea obligations and are relied upon by defence users, government and global shipping.

The Geodesy & Tides section of the Terrestrial Science Data Team within the Scientific Analysis Group is a centre of excellence responsible for the provision of advice to UKHO, the wider MOD and the maritime community on matters relating to tides and geodesy.

The role

The UKHO are seeking a Senior Geodesy and Tides Specialist, with knowledge of the principles of tidal theory, tidal analysis, tidal computations or geodetic reference systems, map projections and geodetic theory OR someone with awareness and interest in these specialisms, looking to develop into the role.

The post holder is responsible for the analysis and processing of geodetic and tidal survey data into a range of databases for onward use in products and services. They will also be responsible for updating the geodetic and tides databases and data management processes to meet the requirements of the UKHO, RN and other partners.

About you

At the Senior Specialist level, you will be able to demonstrate and utilise your technical expertise within the geodesy/tides science domain, applying this to the development of processes, continual improvement of existing processes, technologies and tools, and the stewardship of geodetic/tidal data.

If undertaking the Specialist development role, you will have a good understanding of mathematics, experience working with Geospatial Information Systems such as the ESRI suite, QGIS or others and an awareness of the science Geodesy and/or Tides.

A clear development plan will be agreed with your Line Manager, which will enable you to build your skills, knowledge and experience to a level that enables you to undertake the role with confidence and credibility so you gain the skills necessary to become a Senior Specialist.

In return
The UKHO will actively empower you to develop yourself and provide flexible working practices for a healthy work/life balance. You will also benefit from a brand new award winning office, with free use of on site gym, free parking and subsidised canteen.

For a full job description, including the assessment criteria, please click the apply button to be taken to the UKHO website.

Closing date: 11:55 pm on 24th July 2023.

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