OverviewThis is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering an operationally vital part of the Environment Agency’s Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) Programme — a flagship initiative shaping how we understand and manage the water environment. The Programme supports Defra's wider NCEA programme in building a groundbreaking evidence base on the state and value of our natural environment and ecosystems to transform environmental decision-making in England.As a technical specialist for the Land Access Database, you will provide oversight for all aspects of landowner access for the monitoring networks within the programme. You will maintain landowner data, complying with Environment Agency and legal requirements. You will work alongside specialists in operations to ensure delivery aligns with programme goals and timelines, while maintaining strong working relationships across teams. This is a national role with flexible working location; some travel and overnight stays may be required.The Environment Agency promotes an inclusive culture and welcomes all applicants including disabled, LGBT+ or Black, Asian and Minority Ethnicities.ResponsibilitiesWork with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the best possible access arrangements for monitoring networks.Maintain landowner datasets and perform spatial analysis for NCEA networks, applying strong data management and GIS skills.Provide expert technical leadership through training, guidance, and optimization of data management processes.Work independently and collaboratively to troubleshoot access and programme delivery challenges.Be adaptable and proactive, responding effectively to evolving priorities.Experience/Skills RequiredThis would be a great opportunity for anyone interested in driving a data management project that will bring about transformative change in environmental management and decision making. It is a good opportunity to develop networks, develop skills in working on projects and programmes, and work with a range of colleagues and partners.Experience with geospatial data and interacting with internal and external customers.Ability to manage datasets related to landowners and monitoring networks.Strong data management and GIS skills; ability to lead data management processes.Experience working with cross-functional teams and supporting programme delivery.Competencies (typical assessments)Takes Decisions and Solves ProblemsDescription: Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions. Competency question: Describe a time when you used experience to identify problems and root causes, develop solutions, and make a sound decision.Data and Information ManagementDescription: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data or information appropriately. Competency question: Describe a time when you collected, managed and shared data and ensured high quality and safety.Influences and Persuades OthersDescription: Presenting a case in a convincing way to win people over and gain agreement. Competency question: Describe a time when you persuaded a key stakeholder to your point of view.Focuses on Customers and PartnersDescription: Addresses the needs of internal and external customers with rapid and effective responses. Competency question: Describe a time when you managed conflicting needs of internal and external customers and delivered what was promised.Additional InformationContact and further information: This post sits within the National Monitoring – Fish and Ecology team. Some travel may be required. You’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan, and appropriate training will be provided. For any queries, contact mike.fraser@environment-agency.gov.uk or adam.akers@environment-agency.gov.uk. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.Length of contract: Up to 2 years.Please see Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. If applying from the Civil Service, note that Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job shares.Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; ensure all examples are truthful and from your own experience. All content should be accurate and original to you.Additional job context (not required for candidacy)We are not including unrelated roles or extraneous postings in this refinement. #J-18808-Ljbffr