Overview

The Environment Agency works to create better places for people, wildlife and the environment. We focus on the climate emergency and help society adapt to environmental challenges such as flooding, drought, sea level rise and coastal change. We aim to improve and protect air, land and water quality by tackling pollution and to support businesses in complying with environmental regulations, contributing to sustainable and resilient economic growth.

Role

This role is an opportunity to drive our Geospatial development across the organisation, enabling colleagues to deliver our environmental ambitions. We are looking for an experienced GIS strategic thinker with a proven record of effective delivery. The ideal candidate will combine a strong drive to modernise with a passion for improving the environment.

Supporting the GIS Manager and Senior Team Leader, youll 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, and coordinating delivery with our service leads.

The Team

The National GIS Team provides Geospatial services and leads their use in the EA. We deliver through tools including Easimap (in-house GIS view and query tool), ArcGIS Pro and EAMaps (ArcGIS Enterprise service). We also manage access to ArcGIS Online (AGOL). A joined-up, well-managed, modern suite of corporate services is essential for our users.

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

Contact and additional information

Please note that your answers to the questions will be used to determine selection. All joiners must undertake training and participate in incident response duties where needed. Having 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 is in the candidate pack. There are no base location requirements; the role can be fulfilled via remote working. For further information on this role and the Environment Agency, download the candidate pack. For questions, contact: Paul.msmith@environment-agency.gov.uk

Policies and inclusivity

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria (Guaranteed Interview Policy).

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, uses central government frameworks for external recruitment. We are unable to engage with the market directly by post, email or phone calls. For information on becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, visit the official government page.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology