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.

Overview

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. We’re 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the GIS Manager and Senior Team Leader as one of two technical leads for the team.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Environment Agency, DEFRA and external partners to evolve Geospatial Services.
• Coordinate delivery with service leads to ensure a joined-up, modern suite of corporate geospatial services.
• Work with the National GIS Team to provide Geospatial services and guidance on their use in the EA, using tools such as Easimap, ArcGIS Pro, EAMaps, and AGOL.

Experience / Skills Required

• 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.

Role Details

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

Additional Information

Please note that your answers to the questions will be used to determine selection. All new joiners are 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 further information on the role, employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack. For questions, please contact: Paul.msmith@environment-agency.gov.uk

Inclusion and Eligibility

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job sharing. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We are not a part of HM Civil Service and your status may affect continuous service; please check with your HR team if unsure. If you are applying from local government or other listed bodies, you may be eligible for continuous service for redundancy purposes.