Overview

The Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.

Would you like to be at the forefront of improving the environment? This is an exciting opportunity to work in our national Agricultural Remote Sensing Team. Agricultural practices can cause significant and chronic pollution to our water environment. You will use GIS, aerial photography and other sources of evidence to identify pollution risks to the environment and produce evidence packs to support farm visits by local officers.

We are looking for dynamic individuals, including graduates, to work with local officers and identify pollution risks to the environment from farms using GIS and other remote sensing evidence. This will support local farm inspections, adding vital intelligence to ensure we get the best environmental outcomes and safeguard the future environment.

Team

The Remote Sensing Team sits in Agriculture and Land and is part of the Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate. We’re a dispersed team and work with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country. In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.

Experience/skills Required

In your capability-based answers please demonstrate:

• The ability to use, and an interest in, GIS mapping producing accurate reports to a template and carrying out basic analysis of mapping data are essential. The ability to manipulate data in Excel is also required.
• A basic knowledge and interest in farm or waste regulations and associated systems and common causes of agricultural diffuse pollution would be advantageous.
• You will be self-motivated and organised with excellent attention to detail. A strong team ethic is essential, as is an ability to work independently. A desire to innovate and solve problems will be valuable assets in this role.

You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.

Contact and additional information

You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given. You’ll have an EA Office base location; as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel; some travel and overnights may be required.

Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact Warren.Gregory@environment-agency.gov.uk.

Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.

Competence 1
Data and Information Management
Description: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Question: Give us an example of where you have had to gather, manage and use data to achieve an outcome?
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack. If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview. Feedback is generally not available at sift stage.

Competence 2
Achieves Results
Description: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Question: Describe a time where you have worked with others on a challenging project/piece of work and explain what the challenges were?
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack. If applicable, feedback is generally not available at sift stage.

Competence 3
Communicates Effectively
Description: Listens and asks questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Question: Describe a time when you had to communicate a piece of technical work to a range of different people. What tools did you use, what were your thoughts prior to sharing the details and what were the challenges?
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack. If applicable, feedback is generally not available at sift stage.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and uses Central Government frameworks and contracts for external recruitment needs. For supplier inquiries, please visit the Crown Commercial Service information page.

Artificial intelligence: while AI can assist in applications, all examples must be truthful and from your own experience. The Environment Agency aligns with Civil Service guidance on AI usage.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other