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.

Job role

We are looking for an experienced GIS strategic thinker to drive our Geospatial development across the organisation. You will support the GIS Manager and Senior Team Leader as one of two technical leads for the team, collaborating with colleagues across the EA, DEFRA and external partners to evolve our Geospatial Services and coordinate delivery with service leads.

The team

The National GIS Team provides Geospatial services and leads their use in the EA. We deliver with tools including Easimap, our 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 your 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. All new joiners undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response is in your 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 relating to this role, please contact: Paul.msmith@environment-agency.gov.uk

Competencies

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

Important notes for applicants

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of appointment. You may be eligible for continuous service for redundancy calculations if applicable. If unsure, contact your HR Team. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.

The Environment Agency, a Non-Departmental Public Body, uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. We are unable to engage with the market directly via post, email or phone calls. If you wish to become a supplier on a framework, please visit the Crown Commercial Service site for information.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Location: Lincoln, North Kyme and Greater Lincoln Area (remote work available)

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