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. 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 organisation, enabling 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.

Role and team

Supporting the GIS Manager and Senior Team Leader, you’ll be 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. You’ll also work with our service leads to coordinate delivery. The National GIS Team provides Geospatial services and leads on their use in the EA. We deliver through a variety of tools including Easimap (in-house GIS view and query tool), ArcGIS Pro and EAMaps (ArcGIS Enterprise service). We also manage and support access to ArcGIS Online (AGOL).

A joined-up, well-managed, modern suite of corporate services is essential for our users.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the strategic direction for Enterprise Geospatial Services and coordinate tactical delivery.
• Collaborate with a wide range of customers and partners across the Environment Agency, DEFRA and external bodies.
• Work with ESRI products and a variety of geospatial tools (Easimap, ArcGIS Pro, EAMaps, AGOL).
• Coordinate with GIS service leads to ensure effective delivery and adoption of geospatial capabilities.

Experience and qualifications

• 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.

Other information

Please note that your answers to the questions will be used to determine selection. All joins require training and participation in incident response duties when needed. Having an incident role is part of working for the Environment Agency and supports communities and protects the environment. Further information on incident response can be found in the candidate pack.

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 any questions, please contact: Paul.msmith@environment-agency.gov.uk

We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

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