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. Supporting the GIS Manager and Senior Team Leader, you’ll be one of two technical leads for the team. This involves working with colleagues across the EA, DEFRA and external partners to evolve our Geospatial Services. You’ll also work with our excellent service leads to coordinate delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the GIS Manager and Senior Team Leader; be one of two technical leads for the team.
• Work with colleagues across the EA, DEFRA and external partners to evolve Geospatial Services and coordinate delivery with service leads.
• Deliver Geospatial Services using tools such as Easimap, ArcGIS Pro, EAMaps, and ArcGIS Online (AGOL).
• Manage access to ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and contribute to a joined-up, well-managed, modern suite of corporate geospatial services.

Team and Tools

The National GIS Team provides Geospatial services and leads their use within the EA. Tools include Easimap, in-house GIS view and query tool, ArcGIS Pro, EAMaps (ArcGIS Enterprise), and AGOL.

Experience/Skills Required

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

Other information

Please note that your answers to the questions will be used to determine selection. All staff undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. An incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found in the candidate pack.

There are no base location requirements; the role can be fulfilled via remote working. For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack. For any questions regarding this role, please contact: Paul.msmith@environment-agency.gov.uk

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria. See the candidate pack for more details.

Role context and policy notes

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to value for money and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment. For information on becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, visit the provided government link.