In this role, you will play a key part in creating and maintaining an accurate geospatial record of our land-based estate. Working closely with colleagues across Estates and Legal, you will help gather, verify and record information relating to land ownership and tenanted properties, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
You will be responsible for researching land ownership information using a variety of sources, including Land Registry data, historic deeds and internal estate records. By reviewing and cross-checking information, you will help build a reliable geospatial database that supports effective estate management and decision-making.
The role involves regular collaboration with stakeholders across the business, requiring a keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to analyse information from multiple sources. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys research, working with data and contributing to the management of a large and diverse property portfolio.
Please note for the duration of this placement you will be employed by our partner PerTemps. If you have any questions on this please get in touch
About you
We’re looking for someone with experience using ArcGIS or similar Geographic Information System (GIS) software, who enjoys working with spatial data and has a strong attention to detail. You will have a basic understanding of HM Land Registry processes and be confident researching and interpreting property-related information.
You will ideally have achieved, or be working towards, a degree in Geography or a related discipline, with an interest in land, property and mapping data. The successful candidate will be keen to develop their knowledge, able to work accurately with complex information, and comfortable collaborating with colleagues from a range of professional backgrounds.
A basic understanding of property law would be advantageous, although this is not essential, as training and support will be provided to help you develop within the role.
NWG at a glance
Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come.
We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.
We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business.
Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.
About us
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.
We are proud to serve our customers and we’re committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
Our values
Our values describe our main principles, qualities and attributes. They are the guiding principles which define who we are, what we do and how we do it. They make us different from our competitors and guide our decisions and actions to drive us towards our vision.
Our values are:
- Results Driven: We take responsibility for achieving excellent business results.
- Ethical: We are open and honest and meet our commitments with a responsible approach to the environment and our communities.
- Customer Focused: We aim to exceed the expectations of our internal and external customers.
- Innovative: We continuously strive for innovative and better ways to deliver our business.
- One Team: We work together consistently, promoting co-operation, to achieve our corporate objectives.
