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 by building an evidence base on the state and value of the natural environment to transform environmental decision-making in England. The post is based within the National Monitoring – Fish and Ecology team, with a national scope and flexible working arrangements. Some travel and overnight stays will be required.

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.
• Work with operations specialists to align delivery with programme goals and timelines; maintain strong cross-team relationships.
• Offer expert technical leadership through training, guidance, and optimization of data management processes.
• Collaborate independently and with others to troubleshoot access and programme delivery challenges; adapt to evolving priorities.

Experience and Qualifications

Experience with geospatial data, interaction with internal and external customers, and managing datasets. This role is suitable for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in managing and governing a key dataset, contributing to a learning, adaptive, and continuously improving culture. The successful candidate will:

• Have strong data management and GIS skills, including maintaining landowner datasets and performing spatial analyses for NCEA networks.
• Provide technical leadership through training and process optimization.
• Be proactive and adaptable in response to changing priorities; work both independently and in teams.

Other Information

Location: Flexible working location with EA office base; travel and overnight stays required as needed. We promote an inclusive culture and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds (including disabled, LGBT+ or Black, Asian and Minority Ethnicities). You’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan, and appropriate training will be provided. The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body; eligibility for continuous service may vary by status. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies, continuous service considerations may apply for redundancy calculations.

Competencies (examples for interview)

• Takes Decisions and Solves Problems: Analyzes information, probes for alternatives, and makes sound, timely decisions.
• Data and Information Management: Collects, analyses, manages, and shares data responsibly to ensure quality and safety.
• Influences and Persuades Others: Presents case effectively to win stakeholder agreement.
• Focuses on Customers and Partners: Addresses internal and external customer needs with rapid and effective responses.

You’ll be able to view the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for more details. If you have questions, contact mike.fraser@environment-agency.gov.uk or adam.akers@environment-agency.gov.uk.

Length of contract: Up to 2 years.

Employment type: Full-time. Seniority level: Associate. Job function: Sales and Management.