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Role overview
The Environment Agency seeks to recruit a Geomatics Analyst within the National Monitoring Survey team. This role focuses on the delivery of remote sensing products, with emphasis on airborne optical data to support intertidal vegetation mapping, particularly saltmarsh extent and zonation. This work contributes to statutory reporting under the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations and supports assessment and monitoring of intertidal habitats.

You will work as part of a small, collaborative team to produce high-quality spatial data that supports environmental monitoring and reporting. The role involves processing and analysing aerial photography and other airborne optical datasets, with additional use of satellite and drone data where appropriate. Ground truth data collection may be required to support and validate outputs.

Knowledge and data sources
Your knowledge of remote sensing may include:

• Airborne data (Optical, Hyperspectral, or LIDAR)
• Satellite imagery (Optical/SAR)
• Drone-acquired imagery

You will contribute to a range of remote sensing projects, including:

• Saltmarsh extent and zonation mapping from high-resolution aerial imagery
• Opportunistic Macro Algae monitoring in intertidal zones
• Editing existing spatial features and digitising new extents based on remote sensing interpretation
• Identifying vegetation types in airborne imagery using a broad classification system suitable for intertidal habitats
• Supporting environmental monitoring and incident response through other remote sensing analysis

This role is suited to someone with a strong interest in coastal habitat mapping and applying remote sensing techniques to support environmental outcomes.

The team
The National Monitoring Survey team works with National & Area teams to co-deliver monitoring requirements for the Environment Agency and the wider environmental community. The team provides specialist services for collecting and analysing Lidar, Aerial Photography & Satellite data, delivering high-quality, integrated geo-information.

Experience/skills required
You will hold a relevant degree in Geography, Remote Sensing, GIS, Environmental Science or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. You should demonstrate strong GIS skills (ideally ESRI products such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or ArcMap) and experience handling large spatial datasets for analysis and reporting.

You should have practical experience with remote sensing data, particularly airborne optical imagery, and an understanding of image classification techniques for habitat mapping. Experience with satellite and drone data is beneficial. The role involves editing existing spatial features and digitising new extents, so familiarity with feature class management and spatial editing workflows is essential. You should be comfortable identifying vegetation types in imagery using a broad classification system.

Strong organisational skills, a professional attitude, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines are essential, along with effective communication and teamwork.

Contact and additional information
The National Monitoring Survey team is national, located at various sites; you can be based anywhere within working proximity to an EA office. You will be expected to travel to the Geomatics team hub base in Bath when required and to come into an EA office to meet team needs. The post is full-time, with flexibility for other working patterns considered.

For questions, please contact David White at David.white@environment-agency.gov.uk or Tel 07552 271881. Interviews will be via MS Teams. Interview dates are likely to be during the week commencing 13 October.

Contract details
Length of contract: Up to November 2026. This role may require travel and site-based work as part of the EA operations.

Competences
Data and Information Management | Achieves Results | Scientific Knowledge

Details: Capability definitions and indicators describe the expected data handling, project delivery, and science-based outputs to support environmental monitoring and decision-making. Candidates may be asked to discuss relevant experiences using STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format.

Equal opportunities
The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and flexible working arrangements, including job sharing. We welcome applicants with disabilities and offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy for those meeting minimum criteria for the post.

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