Spatial Data Manager - Manchester

About the job.

National Highways have a great opportunity for a Spatial Data Manager within the GIS and Registration Team. Your role will be to manage the production of spatial data for the digital highway boundary project (RedLine) and cadastral data for our 'accelerated registration' project with HM Land Registry. RedLine is published internally and externally to support various uses including maintenance contracts, road network boundary discussions and land valuations.

This role will be based from our Manchester office.

• Provide leadership to the RedLine team; developing skills, coaching and fostering a culture that aligns to our values
• Take ownership of the RedLine project by delivering on monthly key performance indicators, mitigating risks to the project, working with the assurance team on data quality and ensuring the future health of the product
• Engage with the team's customers and stakeholders to ensure we produce targeted, high-quality GIS and cadastral products for their use

About you.

• Degree in Geographical Information Systems or related subject, or extensive experience in the field
• Proven experience in managing people and leading a team to successfully deliver in a project environment; setting goals, reviewing performance and developing team members
• Excellent skills with a mix of GIS applications, for example ArcGIS Enterprise, QGIS and FME
• Proven experience of providing geospatial data, analysis and cartographic services and specialist advice
• Evidence of managing stakeholder relationships, engaging internal and external customers and working with other colleagues to support the delivery of projects

About us.

Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership.

Business Services plays a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation and growth of the strategic road network. We provide a wide range of essential services across the organisation, ensuring that all functions run smoothly and effectively. We work behind the scenes to support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and services, ensuring that National Highways meets its commitments to safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Our key areas of focus include procurement, finance, human resources, IT, and strategic planning. We ensure the company operates efficiently, delivers projects on time and within budget, and meets the needs of stakeholders. By offering expert advice, managing resources, and driving operational excellence, we support National Highways in achieving its mission of maintaining and improving the road network across the country.

External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.