Senior Geospatial AnalystData and Data Science

Please be advised that this position requires attendance at Asda House in Leeds for a minimum of three days per week. We’re really looking forward to having you around!

Asda is undergoing an exciting data transformation, placing insight and analytics at the heart of strategic decision-making. We are seeking a Senior Geospatial Analyst to support the development and delivery of spatial insight and modelling that informs data-led decisions across our commercial, property, and strategic planning functions.

In this role, you will apply your expertise in spatial data, modelling, and visualisation to real-world challenges such as location strategy, online delivery, targeted marketing, and customer analytics. Working in a hybrid cloud environment (ESRI, Azure), you will contribute to the generation of geospatial insights and visual narratives that help drive operational and strategic decisions.

Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver Spatial Insight: Support the development of geospatial analytics that solve business problems and contribute to transformation initiatives.Geospatial Analytics Execution: Apply spatial modelling and analytical techniques using tools such as Databricks and ESRI ArcGIS to produce actionable insights.Collaborate Across Teams: Work with colleagues across departments to scope spatial opportunities and embed geospatial data into decision-making processes.Insight Generation: Translate complex geospatial datasets into accessible and actionable insights that support planning and operations.Visual Storytelling: Develop visual narratives using tools like Databricks and ArcGIS to communicate spatial data effectively to business users.Project Contribution: Contribute to geospatial analytics projects, ensuring clarity, reproducibility, and robustness in all outputs.Promote Best Practice: Support consistent spatial methodologies and peer learning across the insight community at Asda.Candidate Profile

Essential:

Experience delivering geospatial analytics in a data-driven environmentProficient in SQL/Python and familiar with GIS technologiesAbility to communicate spatial insights to non-technical stakeholdersTrack record of translating geospatial insight into commercial actionComfortable working independently on scoped analytics tasksDegree in a numerate, geography, or analytical field

Desirable:

Familiarity with spatial data science and modelling techniquesExperience with Microsoft Azure and DatabricksExperience using BI tools such as Power BI/TableauBackground in retail, FMCG, or other data-rich industriesWhy Join Asda?

We are a values-led organisation. We encourage openness, creativity, and collaboration, valuing everyone’s input. Our culture and scale offer abundant opportunities for growth and impact.

Why Join Insight and Analytics?Work on business-critical challenges with visible impactJoin a forward-thinking data team using modern tools in a cloud-native environmentUse leading tools & tech: Azure, Databricks, Power BI, PythonEverything you'll love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices.Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

Discretionary company bonusCompany pension up to 7% matched15% colleague discount in store and onlineFree access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebratedExcellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves

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