Overview

NCEA Land Access Database Technical Lead – 31738. This is a key role in delivering an operationally vital part of the Environment Agency’s National Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) Programme. The programme supports Defra's wider NCEA work to build a groundbreaking evidence base on the state and value of our natural environment and ecosystems to transform environmental decision-making in England. The post works with the EA’s NCEA Operations team and is a national role with a flexible working location and some travel requirements. We promote an inclusive culture and welcome all applicants including disabled, LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups.

Note: This position includes eligibility discussions regarding continuous service where applicable and the Environment Agency’s commitment to equality and flexible working.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for all aspects of landowner access for the monitoring networks within the NCEA programme.
• Maintain landowner data in the Land Access Database, ensuring compliance with Environment Agency and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with operations specialists to ensure delivery aligns with programme goals and timelines, while fostering strong cross-team relationships.
• Manage and govern the dataset, with hands-on involvement in data management and governance activities.
• Lead, guide, and train others to optimise data management processes and practices.
• Work independently and with teams to troubleshoot access and programme delivery challenges; adapt to evolving priorities.

Experience and Skills

• Experience with geospatial data and GIS; ability to manage landowner datasets and perform spatial analysis for NCEA networks.
• Strong data management capability; ability to collect, analyse, interpret, manage, develop, and share data safely and effectively.
• Proven ability to interact with internal and external customers and manage stakeholder access requirements.
• Technical leadership skills including training, guidance, and optimisation of data management processes.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to address challenges and deliver programme outcomes.

Additional Information

The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job shares. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities whose applications meet the minimum criteria for the post. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. The post is within the National Monitoring – Fish and Ecology team and offers an opportunity to see the breadth of the Environment Agency’s work.

Location and Employment Details

Location: Droitwich Spa, England, United Kingdom (flexible working with EA office base). Employment type: Full-time. Band 3 Administrative level. Length of contract: Up to 2 years. Seniority level: Associate. Job function: Sales and Management.