Relational and Spatial Database Platform Skills
Ability to use platforms for managing relational and spatial databases.
Skill demand · ONS UK online job adverts
How common is geospatial science, data and mapping technologies?
This requirement appears in 0.4% of UK new online job adverts in 2025. Its share rose by 0.1 percentage points compared with 2024.
The latest year is partial. Comparisons with full years need care. 2026 figures have not been published yet.Share of new adverts0.4%UK · 2025
Change in share+0.1 pp2024 to 2025
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What this skill category covers
Official detailed requirements in this ONS group
Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis
Utilize GIS platforms and spatial analysis tools to manage geographic data and support mapping applications.
Geospatial Analysis and Location Intelligence
Perform geospatial analysis and apply location intelligence strategies to support mapping and spatial decision-making.
Spatial Data Management and Analysis Skills
Ability to manage and analyse spatial data for mapping and planning.
Geomatics Technique Skills
Ability to apply geomatics techniques for surveying and spatial data management.
Geospatial Data Processing
Develop geospatial applications using libraries such as GDAL and Fiona for data abstraction.
Geodesy and Measurement Technique Skills
Ability to apply geodesy principles and measurement techniques for surveying.
Geometry Engine Libraries
Using libraries for computational geometry in software applications.
Geoinformatics Technique Skills
Ability to apply geoinformatics techniques for spatial analysis and decision-making.
Angular Measurement Technique Skills
Ability to perform angular measurements accurately using specialized instruments.
ONS Table 1 detailed requirements · SCO09.13. Shares can overlap because an advert may mention several requirements.
Roles that often need this skill category
Occupations where geospatial science, data and mapping technologies appears most often in UK new adverts
| # | Occupation | Share of occupation adverts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conservation professionals Example titles: Conservation adviser · Field officer · Access officer · Heritage manager | 10.8% | |
| 2 | Programmers and software development professionals Example titles: Software developer · IT analyst · Team leader · BI developer | 9.5% | |
| 3 | Physical scientists Example titles: Scientist · Mud logger · Gas examiner · Research worker | 8.1% | |
| 4 | Glass and ceramics makers, decorators and finishers Example titles: Glass maker · Disc man · Post boy · Wire boy | 5.0% | |
| 5 | Social and humanities scientists Example titles: Social scientist · Gis manager · Gis officer · Gis consultant | 4.0% | |
| 6 | Database administrators and web content technicians Example titles: Database administrator · Web editor · Data manager · Web moderator | 3.9% | |
| 7 | Civil engineers Example titles: Civil engineer · Mud engineer · City surveyor · Works officer | 3.8% | |
| 8 | Garage managers and proprietors Example titles: Garage manager · Garage owner · Branch manager · Garage director | 3.4% | |
| 9 | Mechanical engineers Example titles: Mechanical engineer · Mill engineer · Naval designer · Chief inspector | 3.3% | |
| 10 | Architects Example titles: Architect · Formwork designer · Project architect · Landscape designer | 3.1% |
How related skills compare
Skills within Computing, Computer Science and AI
| # | Skill | Share of adverts | Change (pp) | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics, Computational and Computer Sciences Mathematical Concepts and Analytical Methods · Arithmetic and Mathematical Operations · Modelling and Data Representation | 8.8% | -0.9 pp | |
| 2 | Data Science, Data Analytics Forecasting Techniques · Calculation Process Knowledge · Statistical Analysis and Predictive Modelling | 7.5% | +1.1 pp | |
| 3 | Data Platforms and Databases Database Design and Management Systems · AWS and RDS Skills · NoSQL Database Platforms | 5.4% | +0.1 pp | |
| 4 | Data Engineering, Data Management and Business Analytics Dashboard Development Technique Skills · Data Visualization and Analytical Tools · Business and Marketing Analytics | 3.2% | +0.5 pp | |
| 5 | Business Data and Analytics Survey Design and Data Collection Methods · Data Visualization Tools · Survey Platforms and Data Collection Tools | 1.5% | +0.1 pp | |
| 6 | Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Computational Technologies Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning · Image Processing and Computer Vision · Deep Learning Frameworks and AI Development Tools | 0.8% | +0.2 pp | |
| 7 | Specialized Domains (Healthcare, Media, Graphics, Visualization) Coding Standard and Compliance Skills · GIF Image Format | 0.4% | +0.2 pp | |
| 8 | Geospatial Science, Data and Mapping Technologies Selected skill · Relational and Spatial Database Platform Skills · Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis · Geospatial Analysis and Location Intelligence | 0.4% | +0.1 pp | |
| 9 | Data, Databases and Middleware Apache Framework Skills · Java ORM Frameworks · Indexing Techniques | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 10 | Emerging Technologies IoT Devices and Connected Technologies · Digital Technology Knowledge · Wearable Technologies and Smart Devices | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 11 | Operations Management Time and Work Measurement · Optimization Problem Solving Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 12 | High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Related Technologies GPU Programming Skills (CUDA) · Parallel Computing Knowledge · Heterogeneous Compute API Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 13 | Computer Vision Pattern and Speech Recognition System Skills · Depth Sensing and Motion Input Technologies · Image Processing Technique Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 14 | Big Data and Distributed Computing Apache YARN Skills · Distributed Data Processing Model Knowledge · Apache Pig Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 15 | Blockchain and Distributed Systems Ethereum Blockchain Development Skills · Enterprise Blockchain Framework Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 16 | Distributed Systems Apache ZooKeeper Skills · Consensus Algorithm Concepts | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 17 | Robotics and Automation Mobile Robotics Operation Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 18 | Computer Science and Data Standards Character Encoding Standard Knowledge | 0.0% | 0.0 pp |
About these figures
How to interpret skill demand
Source: Office for National Statistics, UK online job adverts. Shares describe new adverts reporting the requirement. An advert may mention several skills, so their shares do not add up to 100%. A rise from 10% to 12% is an increase of 2 percentage points.
These figures do not establish a salary premium, proficiency level, or which skills are requested together. This page has no published skill-specific salary or location breakdown.
ONS · 2025 · partial year · 2026 figures have not been published yet. · Open Government Licence v3.0. ONS does not endorse Jobmundo.