Geographic Information System (GIS) Apprentice

Abri Group Limited

Bracknell, Hampshire, Yeovil

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 9 September 2026)

Posted on 27 August 2026

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Summary

This is an opportunity to achieve a Level 6 degree apprenticeship while working within the Data team of a large housing association, the Abri Group, to develop your creative and technical skills.

The length of this apprenticeship is five years and it requires day release one day per week for in-person training at UEL (London).

Wage

£30,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Geospatial mapping and science specialist (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Our normal office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 16 September 2026

Duration

5 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Assist in capturing, maintaining, and updating spatial data within GIS databases
  • Produce accurate maps and spatial visualisations to support business projects and operational teams
  • Carry out spatial analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement
  • Ensure GIS datasets are accurate, consistent, and comply with organisational data standards
  • Support the maintenance and development of GIS applications and Web maps
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to understand and meet mapping and spatial data requirements
  • Any other duties as required for the role

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Western Peninsula, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RF
  • Collins House, Bishopstoke Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 6AD
  • Lupin Way, Alvington, Yeovil, BA22 8WN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON

Training course

Geospatial mapping and science specialist (degree) (level 6)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

Training schedule

You will spend four days a week learning on-the-job with our friendly Data team and one day a week training in-person at the University of East London (UEL). The course is taught at UEL’s Docklands Campus, weekly on a Monday.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

UCAS points in:

any subject (grade 96)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

Other requirements

  • Full, clean driving licence to be able to travel in a timely manner to visit other offices, University and attend meetings, frequently located in areas not covered by public transport
  • We expect colleagues to demonstrate the Abri values and behaviours. More information on these is available on the Abri careers webpage

About this employer

  • Abri is a large housing provider who own and manage more than 58,000 homes and various community assets, serving around 113,000 customers across the South of England.
  • We believe everyone has the right to a good quality safe, warm and sustainable home in a community where they can belong, grow and thrive.
  • More information about Abri and our strategic objectives can be found at www.abri.co.uk.

https://www.abri.co.uk/careers (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

28 days holiday. Generous pension scheme with contributions up to 10%. Life assurance of 5x your annual salary. Generous parental & family leave. Health and wellbeing packages. Electric car scheme. Flexible working.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Ideally, a permanent GIS role would become available at the end of the apprentice's five-year fixed term contract and they would be invited to apply.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050356.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 9 September 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.