Overview

NCEA Land Access Database Technical Lead – 31738

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the Environment Agency’s Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) Programme. The programme supports Defra's wider NCEA programme and aims to transform environmental decision‑making in England. You will lead the Land Access Database, a new system storing landowner details for monitoring sites, ensuring data governance and compliance with legal requirements. You will work with operations specialists to align delivery with programme goals and timelines, and collaborate across teams.

We promote an inclusive culture and welcome all applicants, including disabled, LGBT+ people, or Black, Asian and Minority Ethnicities. This is a national role with a flexible working location and an EA office base; some travel and overnight stays will be required.

Responsibilities

• Work 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 with 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 Required

• Interest in driving a data management project that can transform environmental management and decision making.
• Opportunity to develop networks, project and programme work, and collaboration with colleagues and partners.

Role details

• Location: Flexible national location with EA office base; some travel may be required.
• Contract: Up to 2 years.
• Team: National Monitoring – Fish and Ecology; EA environment and broader teams.

Competencies (examples for interview)

• Takes Decisions and Solves Problems – describe how you identify problems, evaluate options, and decide quickly.
• Data and Information Management – describe how you collect, manage, and share data with high quality and safety.
• Influences and Persuades Others – describe how you win stakeholder agreement.
• Focuses on Customers and Partners – describe managing conflicting needs and delivering promises.

Please note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. If unsure of your status, contact your HR Team. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. A Guaranteed Interview Policy exists for applicants with a disability meeting the minimum criteria. The EA uses government frameworks for external recruitment.