Overview

We are the Environment Agency. We create better places for people, wildlife and the environment. We put the climate emergency at the heart of everything we do and help society adapt to environmental challenges such as flooding, drought, sea level rise and coastal change. We improve and protect the quality of our air, land and water by tackling pollution. We work with businesses to help them comply with environmental regulations and believe a healthy and diverse environment enhances people’s lives and contributes to sustainable and resilient economic growth.

This role is an amazing opportunity to drive our Geospatial development across the whole of the organisation, enabling our colleagues to deliver our challenging environmental ambitions.

We’re looking for an experienced GIS strategic thinker with a proven record of effective delivery. Our ideal candidate will combine a strong drive to modernise with a passion for improving the environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the GIS Manager and Senior Team Leader as one of two technical leads for the team.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the EA, DEFRA and external partners to evolve Geospatial Services.
• Coordinate delivery with service leads to ensure joined-up, well-managed, modern corporate geospatial services.
• Work with tools including Easimap, in-house GIS view and query tool, ArcGIS Pro, EAMaps (ArcGIS Enterprise service) and manage access to ArcGIS Online (AGOL).

Team and Tools

The National GIS Team provides Geospatial services and leads their use within the EA. We support a broad set of tools to deliver a modern suite of corporate services for users.

Experience/Skills Required

• Experience of delivering Enterprise Geospatial Services.
• Evidence of ability to set a strategic direction and coordinate tactical delivery.
• The ability to work with a wide range of customers and partners.
• Experience of working with ESRI products.

Contact and Additional Information

• Please note that your answers to the questions will be used to determine selection.
• People joining us undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. Having an incident role is part of working for the Environment Agency.
• There are no base location requirements; the role can be fulfilled via remote working.
• For more information, download the candidate pack or contact: Paul.msmith@environment-agency.gov.uk.

Eligibility, Diversity and Working Arrangements

• We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share.
• Guaranteed Interview Policy is in place to support those with a disability who meet minimum criteria.
• The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; eligibility for continuous service may vary. Please consult your HR team if unsure.

Qualifications (Competencies)

• Competence 1 — Leads the Organisation: Explain why your technical knowledge makes you the best candidate for this role?
• Competence 2 — Delivering value for money: Give an example of when you have improved a business process to deliver best value for money.
• Competence 3 — Leads People: Give an example of when your leadership has empowered someone to be their best.

Role Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

We also provide information on other roles and opportunities within the Environment Agency via our job postings page.