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Cartographer
We're hiring! Join our passionate and creative team working at the heart of the outdoors industry.
HARVEY Maps seeks a Cartographer to join its Production Team responsible for photogrammetry, data editing, field survey, design and layout of published maps.
Job Specification
Working closely with colleagues you will be responsible for editing digital plot files, preparing map data for digital applications, updating data from aerial photography using a GIS, as well as maintaining the primary store of spatial data.
The maps are laid out using desktop publishing software and you should have a keen eye for design and be familiar with Adobe Creative Cloud, in particular Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
The Production Team is also responsible for field checking and validating areas of mapping on foot.
The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate they work meticulously with an attention to detail, can work on multiple projects and enjoy working with different people both in and out of the business.
About us
HARVEY Maps is the UK's leading independent publisher of maps for walking, hiking and outdoor recreation. Founded in 1977, HARVEY specialises in the creation of tough, light and waterproof maps and our products are trusted and enjoyed by a wide-reaching community from across the UK and beyond. In 2017, the company became employee owned, and its employees are encouraged to have a voice in how the company is run.
About the role
- Hours: full-time, 36.25 hours per week.
- Location: the role is based in our offices in Doune, near Stirling, in central Scotland
- Salary: commensurate with experience from £24,000
Other benefits
- 29 days' annual leave inclusive of public holidays
- Eligible for Employee Ownership Trust benefit and discretionary company bonus
- Up to 6% Employer pension contributions (4% minimum)
- Flexible daily working hours (core working hours)
Knowledge, skills and Experience
This role is suited to a recent university graduate, or someone with at least 2 years' workplace experience of manipulating spatial data. The following aptitudes, attitudes and motivations are required.
- A strong interest in maps and an understanding of the process of mapmaking
- A methodical approach and an eye for detail
- Ability to organise your own work and keep to a time schedule
- The ability to conduct field research on foot. You would be expected to work full days outdoors and this includes all terrain hill walking in all weathers
- Diligence, creativity, thoroughness
The successful applicant will possess the following:
- An ability to work in Adobe Creative Cloud (in particular Adobe Illustrator, preferably in a cartographic environment)
- Proven familiarity with, and competent use of, GIS software
- Evidence of land navigation skills including observation, contour interpretation and use of a compass
Desirable:
- Familiarity with some or all of the following programs: Avenza MAPublisher, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Access, Word, Excel), QGIS
- Experience of working with spatial databases
- Familiarity with Python and SQL coding
- Graphic design skills
- Familiarity with Mac and PC environments
- A full current UK driving licence
How to apply
To apply - please send a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and attach an up-to-date CV to ak@harveymaps.co.uk
Closing date for applications - 5pm on Friday 26th June 2026.
Applications are likely to be reviewed on a rolling basis and we may fill existing vacancies before the closing date, so you are advised to submit your application as early as possible.
HARVEY Maps is an equal opportunities and National Living Wage employer.
