Overview

NCEA Land Access Database Technical Lead - 31738

This 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for all aspects of landowner access for the monitoring networks within the programme.
• Maintain landowner data, ensuring compliance with Environment Agency and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with operations specialists to ensure delivery aligns with programme goals and timelines, while maintaining strong working relationships across teams.
• Offer expert technical leadership through training, guidance, and the optimisation of data management processes.
• Work independently and collaboratively to troubleshoot challenges in access and programme delivery.
• Be adaptable and proactive, responding effectively to evolving priorities.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to secure the best possible access arrangements for monitoring networks.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience with geospatial data and GIS, and managing datasets connected to landowner information and spatial analysis for NCEA networks.
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers and to lead data management projects that drive change in environmental management and decision-making.
• Strong data management and governance capabilities, with a focus on quality and safety of data.
• Proactive problem solving, ability to work across projects and programmes, and ability to work with a range of colleagues and partners.

What you will do and how we work

• Provide technical leadership through training, guidance, and optimisation of data management processes.
• Collaborate with EA’s NCEA Operations team and other stakeholders within the Environment Agency and beyond.
• Support a culture of learning, adaptation, and continuous improvement.

Contract and Location

• Length of contract: Up to 2 years.
• Working location: Flexible national location with EA office base; some travel and overnight stays required.

Additional Information

We promote an inclusive culture and welcome all applicants, including disabled, LGBT+ or Black, Asian and Minority Ethnicities. We encourage flexible working patterns and offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria. If you require more information, contact the Environment Agency.