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 — 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. The post involves overseeing all aspects of landowner access for the monitoring networks within the programme and maintaining landowner data in compliance with Environment Agency and legal requirements.

The successful candidate will work alongside operations specialists 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 and an EA office base; some travel and overnight stays will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for all aspects of landowner access for the monitoring networks within the NCEA programme.
• Maintain landowner datasets and spatial data in line with EA and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations and other teams to ensure delivery aligns with programme goals and timelines.
• Offer expert technical leadership through training, guidance, and optimisation of data management processes.
• Work independently and with others to troubleshoot access and programme delivery challenges.
• Be adaptable and proactive in responding to evolving priorities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with geospatial data and managing datasets; ability to work with landowner data and GIS skills for spatial analysis.
• Experience working with internal and external customers and managing datasets in a programme setting.
• Demonstrated energy, initiative, and tenacity; ability to drive a data management project that supports environmental decision-making.

Contact and Additional Information

Contact: mike.fraser@environment-agency.gov.uk or adam.akers@environment-agency.gov.uk

Length of contract: Up to 2 years

We promote an inclusive culture and welcome all applicants including disabled, LGBT+ or Black Asian and Minority Ethnicities. We are committed to flexible working patterns and offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with disabilities whose applications meet minimum criteria.

Other Information

The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and is not part of HM Civil Service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies, continuity of service rules may apply. This job posting excludes posting, email or phone inquiries from external recruitment channels; please refer to official guidance for supplier opportunities if relevant.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Management