Student Graduate (GIS Technician)

Job Introduction

Landmarc’s core mission is to provide the Armed Forces with support services on the Defence Training Estate and has done for over 20 years. Creating a sense of purpose and pride in their work.

Landmarc is considered a great place to work due to its focus on employee well-being, a supportive culture, competitive benefits, and a mission-driven environment that’s supports the Armed Forces. Employing over 1300 staff across the United Kingdom.

Are you a student looking to kick‑start your career in geospatial technology? This is an exciting opportunity to join our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team and gain hands‑on experience supporting real‑world projects that make a difference across the business. You’ll work alongside experienced GIS professionals, contribute to meaningful operational tasks, and help shape the future of our digital mapping capabilities.

The GIS team supports spatial requirements across the Environmental/Rural Estate, Built Estate, and Military Estate, providing essential services that enable efficient operational delivery and strategic planning. GIS plays a key role in supporting estate management processes such as grounds maintenance, snow & ice clearance, forestry management planning, environmental compliance, and range management applications that contribute directly to military safe systems.

As a GIS Placement Student, you’ll play a key part in maintaining and developing our geospatial data and mapping services. Your work will support teams across the organisation, helping ensure our digital records are accurate, accessible, and ready to inform decision‑making.

Hours of work: 37 per week

Hybrid: 2 - 3 days a week

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term

Location: Westdown Camp, Tilshead, Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 4RX

Nearest Train Station: Salisbury Train Station, South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS

Travel Required: You will be expected to undertake a limited amount of UK travel as project needs dictate.

*Please note that all interview-related correspondence will be sent via email. We recommend regularly checking your inbox, including your junk folder.
 

Main Responsibilities

• Assist the GIS team in creating and maintaining accurate, high‑quality digital records within the GIS enterprise system, including maintaining linkages to other corporate databases.
• Produce maps, reports, and other GIS outputs for the business, ensuring all products are reliable, clear, and up to date.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to support shared goals and deliver effective geospatial solutions.
• Contribute ideas and support ongoing development of GIS tools, processes, and capabilities
• Occasional UK site travel as needed

The Ideal Candidate

• Some background or academic experience with GIS, demonstrating geospatial awareness
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a methodical approach to tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Driven, self‑motivated, and enthusiastic about learning new skills.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Experience using Esri ArcGIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or similar) is desirable.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.
• Access to own transport due to the rural location of site

Join Landmarc and Enjoy a Competitive Salary Plus Outstanding Benefits!

At Landmarc, we value our employees and go beyond just offering a competitive salary. We’re proud to provide a range of exceptional benefits designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. Here are just some of the highlights:

Pension

• Join our company stakeholder pension scheme, with contributions of up to 8% of your salary from Landmarc.

Generous Holiday Entitlement

• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, pro-rata.
• Your holiday allowance grows with your continued service.
• Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 additional days each year for greater flexibility.

Other Amazing Benefits

• Edenred Savings Scheme: Unlock exclusive discounts and savings for you and your family.
• Annual Salary Review: Conducted in consultation with our recognised Trade Unions to ensure fairness.
• Life Assurance: Insured for three times your annual salary to provide peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Health Cash Plan: Access health benefits for you and your family (add up to four children under 24 to your policy).
• Professional Development: Reimbursement of professional fees and support for ongoing training.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Supporting you during life’s important moments.
• Sick Pay: Sick pay starts after just 6 months of service.

At Landmarc, we don’t just offer benefits – we invest in your future, your well-being, and your career. Join us today and take advantage of everything we have to offer!

About the Company

Landmarc provides the support services that enable Armed Forces from around the world to prepare for frontline military operations across the UK Defence Training Estate (DTE). This includes maintaining and delivering safe and sustainable infrastructure, managing and operating training areas and ranges and delivering multi-million pound projects to improve vital training assets.

By joining Landmarc you will be supporting our vision to provide the best training experience we can for our Armed Forces. We are the first and only Special Purpose Vehicle to be contracted by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as their Industry Partner on the UK Defence Training Estate and the only company that is solely dedicated to the UK DTE, delivering essential support services since 2003.