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 opportunity to drive our Geospatial development across the organisation, enabling colleagues to deliver our environmental ambitions. We are seeking an experienced GIS strategic thinker with a proven record of effective delivery. The 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.
• Deliver and maintain enterprise geospatial services using tools such as Easimap, in-house GIS view and query tool, ArcGIS Pro, EAMaps, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online (AGOL).
• Ensure access management and support for geospatial tools.

Experience and Qualifications

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

Additional Information

• There are no base location requirements; the role can be fulfilled via remote working.
• Contact and further information: Paul.msmith@environment-agency.gov.uk
• Questions during application: responses to questions will be used to determine selection.
• All new hires will undertake training and participate in incident response duties as part of the role.
• We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. A Guaranteed Interview Policy is in place for applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.

Eligibility and Policy

The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. For applicants in local government or other listed bodies, continuous service for redundancy will depend on the relevant order. If unsure, consult your HR team.

Location and Related Roles

Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (remote working possible).

For reference, other related roles in Water Major Projects and technical advisory postings may exist in the same posting or nearby locations.

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