Overview

The Environment Agency creates better places for people, wildlife and the environment. We put the climate emergency at the heart of what 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 and work with businesses to help them comply with environmental regulations. We believe a healthy and diverse environment enhances people’s lives and contributes to sustainable and resilient economic growth.

Role purpose and team

This role is an opportunity to drive our Geospatial development across the organisation, enabling colleagues to deliver our environmental ambitions. You will join the National GIS Team as one of two technical leads, supporting the GIS Manager and Senior Team Leader and collaborating with EA, DEFRA and external partners to evolve our Geospatial Services. You will also work with service leads to coordinate delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the GIS Manager and Senior Team Leader; act 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, modern geospatial capabilities.

Experience and qualifications

• Experience of delivering Enterprise Geospatial Services.
• Evidence of the 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.

Other information

Please note that your answers to the questions will be used to determine selection.

There are no base location requirements and 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

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.

The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. For information on supplier opportunities, see GOV.UK.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology