Our National Mapping Service (NMS) unit helps government make smarter decisions with our world-leading location expertise.
To achieve our exciting remit, we’ll find new ways to apply our expertise. We’ll reach out to a wider range of customers and stakeholders than ever before. And we’ll build deeper connections with them; aligning with their goals and really understanding their needs.
NMS is evolving. Our innovative strategy begins with one key aim. To maximise the opportunities from our core public sector business by delighting our customers.
Join us and you’ll have an opportunity to make an impact. To empower projects that deliver real-world benefits across Britain. To hear our customers say they couldn’t have done it without us. And to be central to OS’s vision: to be recognised as world leaders in geospatial services; creating location insight for positive impact.
About the role
Are you resilient and self-motivated? Do you like being outdoors, are happy working in the built environment, in all weathers, operate remotely, standalone and have an attention to detail?
We’re looking to add to our geographical spread of Field Surveyors, with some key locations we need people to be based, various areas of mainland Britain, with the ability to work nationwide. As an OS Surveyor you will plan, collect, assess, edit and maintain geospatial information using relevant survey methods to meet customer requirements.
Are you keen to be part of the field capture side to the geospatial information industry, maybe a surveyor, or keen to learn? You may have qualifications, equivalent experience, or have a passion for this type of work. We are open to conversations.
What we’re looking for
You may have some, maybe not all, of the criteria below, but will be willing to learn.
Ability for working outdoors in all weathers and conditions- Able to deliver to defined requirements/specifications
- Spatial awareness
- Good learner and a desire to continuously improve
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Good organisational skills, good at working independently
- Team player, particularly as part of a dispersed team
- Able to travel, with overnight stays in Great Britain
- Full driving license
Desirable skills
Geospatially focused, academically qualified or work experience specially using geographic information systems (GIS)- Previously experience working with surveying equipment
- Ability to use and understand geodata, structure, attribution, capture and edit platforms for geospatial uses
- Hold a current CSCS card
- Membership of a relevant professional body
The Rewards
We want you to love what you do. That’s why our benefits package rewards a job well done. Check out how we support and invest in our employees by
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. We’ll give you:
- Salary – up to £28,000
- Performance related bonus
- A competitive pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- 25 days annual leave - (rising by 1 day each year to 30 days after five years) bank holidays and an extra 3 days over Christmas
- Plus, a suite of excellent additional benefits
Location:
This role is a Home Working role where you will be based remotely from home or in the field, but you will still have access to utilise OSHQ in Southampton, Hampshire or one our Regional Hubs when you want or need to.
We’re looking to add to our geographical spread of Field Surveyors, specifically the Aberystwyth and Bristol areas.
This role is based remotely, from home, then travel from there- Surveyors need to live in a specified location, or willing to relocate to an agreed area before joining the field or on completion of initial training
- Surveyors will need to work from home, with a suitable workspace
- Spatial awareness is essential, and we’ll test this at interview
- Successful candidates must be available for a period of training at our Head Office in Southampton, or in training blocks throughout the year at regionally based locations if appropriate
Security
OS conducts DBS background checks for all joiners and some of our roles require additional security clearance, including to SC or DV level in some cases. We will tell candidates at the appropriate time during the recruitment process if additional clearance will be required for this role.
Closing date: Sunday 11th June 2023
We believe diversity and inclusion is about working together – in an encouraging and respectful environment to reach our full potential. We believe combining different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives will help us reach our vision and be trusted and admired across the globe for setting the standards and leading the way.
We are looking for passionate people from a range of backgrounds and welcome applications from any race, age, gender, background or religion.
We’re individually talented and collectively powerful, and we give you the space to take your career in whichever direction you want.
Skills required for this role:
Data Capturing, Data Collections, Information Systems, Management Information Systems (MIS), Process Improvements, Production Planning, Quality Standards, Service Delivery, Survey Methodologies