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.

Responsibilities

• Support the GIS Manager and Senior Team Leader as one of two technical leads for the National GIS Team.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Environment Agency, DEFRA and external partners to evolve Geospatial Services.
• Coordinate delivery with service leads and ensure a joined-up, well-managed, modern suite of corporate geospatial services.
• Deliver and manage tools and platforms such as Easimap, in-house GIS view, ArcGIS Pro, EAMaps (ArcGIS Enterprise), and access to ArcGIS Online (AGOL).

Qualifications / Experience

• 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.

Additional information

• Please note that your answers to the questions will be used to determine selection.
• All joining colleagues undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed; having 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 or contact Paul.msmith@environment-agency.gov.uk.

Competencies

• Leads the Organisation — Explain why your technical knowledge makes you the best candidate for this role.
• Delivering value for money — Give an example of improving a business process to deliver best value for money.
• Leads People — Give an example of leadership that empowered someone to be their best.

Policies and notices

• The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; ensure your eligibility for continuous service if applicable.
• We are committed to diversity and inclusive practices; flexible working and guaranteed interview for applicants with a disability meeting minimum criteria.
• We use Central Government frameworks for external recruitment; for supplier opportunities, refer to government guidance.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

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