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 organisation, enabling our colleagues to deliver our challenging environmental ambitions. We are 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.

You will support the GIS Manager and Senior Team Leader as 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 coordinate delivery with service leads.

Team

The National GIS Team provides Geospatial services and leads on their use in the EA. We deliver through tools including Easimap, our in-house GIS view and query tool, ArcGIS Pro and EAMaps (ArcGIS Enterprise). We also manage and support access to ArcGIS Online (AGOL).

Responsibilities

• Drive Geospatial development across the organisation and enable colleagues to deliver environmental ambitions.
• 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 and ensure a joined-up, modern suite of corporate geospatial services.

Experience and qualifications

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

Additional information

• Your answers to the questions will be used to determine selection.
• Every new joiner is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. An incident role is an essential 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. For questions, 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 offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities.
• The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses government frameworks/contracts for external recruitment.

Eligibility and policy notes

For applicants applying from the Civil Service, note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant on appointment. You may be eligible for continuous service for redundancy purposes if you currently work in local government or other listed bodies. If unsure, consult your HR Team.