Job Summary
This position is with Seasonal Outdoor Services. The role forms part of an Innovation Boost project supported by InterTradeIreland. Salary support under the programme is provided for 18 months; however, the employment contract is with Seasonal Outdoor Services and is not limited to the funding period.
Company Introduction
Seasonal Outdoor Services (SOS) provides infrastructure and environmental maintenance services to a range of clients across Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. Its operations include vegetation management for the telecom industry, where SOS conducts planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits on more than 200 sites across Ireland, along with reactive tree‑cutting works when vegetation obstructs the line of sight or causes interference with telecom masts. SOS also provides invasive weed control to private and public sector clients such as Department for Infrastructure, Lisburn and Castlereagh Council, Derry City and Strabane District Council as well as National Parks and Wildlife Service. Further details about the company are available on company website www.sos-ni.co.uk.
Job Description
The Geographic Information System (GIS) & Digital Innovation Manager will work with SOS Ltd. Leadership and staff to develop a new GIS platform service. The successful candidate will design, develop, and deliver advanced geospatial systems that support customer interactions, operational and strategic needs for SOS Ltd that provides services to the Northern and Republic of Ireland clients. This role blends technical leadership in GIS technologies, IoT integration, and data engineering with hands‑on development and cross‑functional collaboration.
The successful candidate will champion innovation, guide geospatial service development, and ensure high‑quality execution of pilots with field deployments. They will work with SOS staff and SOS’ clients to understand the requirements of the GIS system and upon completion of the pilot development will support staff training and strategic enhancement of the GIS. They will take part in occasional travel for business needs.
This is a great opportunity for a right candidate to establish themselves as an expert in the GIS and grow in the subject area and within SOS.
The successful candidate will progressively expand their responsibilities and accountabilities over time, contributing to broader technology development and innovation within SOS, with a strong emphasis on strategic thinking beyond core GIS activities.
The successful graduate will lead this project, in a supportive partnership with Technological University of the Shannon as part of InterTradeIreland’s Innovation Boost Programme.
Interviews will be held approximately week commencing: 16/11/2026