Number of jobs available: 6
Region: National
City/Town: Various
Grade: Staff Grade 4
Post Type: Permanent
Role Type: Analytical, Information Technology, Knowledge & Information Management, Risk Management
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary Minimum: ÂŁ33,000
Closing Date: 16/03/2025, 23:55 hours
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Job description
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve, so welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We also welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
You’ll join a team of 17, consisting of a mix of grades, working on a number of different projects. Our workplan is agreed quarterly, which ensures that work is varied and opportunities to learn are numerous.
You’ll support and learn from colleagues while analysing and improving data that underpins all kinds of activities, from flood warnings and the effort to combat climate change, to securing national funding and promoting the public’s understanding of flood risk.
Reporting to the FCRM Data Improvements Team Leader, you will fulfil a multi-purpose role, working on a variety of projects and datasets that require elements of data improvements. You will work closely with team members and can expect to be involved in any of the following:
- updating and maintaining datasets
- solving technical data issues
- improving the way our data is stored
- supporting our project delivery leads who manage our workplan
- supporting engagement activities and
- maintaining relationships and communications with Area stakeholders
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
You’ll have access to our great benefits package, including generous annual leave, an excellent pension and flexible working arrangements. We also offer extensive training to develop your career, including apprenticeships.
The team
The Data Improvements team sit within the Innovation, Systems and Services Department in National FCRM. We are a friendly, enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive team dedicated to improving datasets. We do this by supporting others to provide clear, useable and reliable data that ensures customers can have an accurate picture of flood risk.
As a team we like to challenge the status quo, innovate at every turn, build strong relationships and improve ways of working.
Experience/skills required
This challenge requires real confidence when solving problems and delivering effective solutions. In particular, we’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience in data management and analysis
- Knows how to use standard IT packages, such as Excel, Word & PowerPoint
- Is a comfortable communicator with the confidence to explain technical information to non-technical people
- Has experience in managing customer relationships
- Works effectively as part of a team and can forge strong relationships
Desirable experience:
- You will likely have a bachelor’s degree in data science, geography, engineering or other related subject
- Has some experience of using software and tools such as GIS, databases , PowerBi, Python, SQL
Contact and additional information
There are permanent and temporary positions available. The temporary positions are up to 23 months in duration. Your preference will be discussed at interview.
Work location is flexible, but you must have a base at one of our offices across England. We offer hybrid home/office working but some travel is expected for team meetings.
Interviews will take place by video conferencing.
If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Kate Lindsay – kate.lindsay@environment-agency.gov.uk or Tom Bridge tom.bridge@environment-agency.gov.uk
Competence 1: Data and Information Management
Description
You will need to be confident in collating, analysing and interpreting data sets. Using an example please outline your experience working with data
Competence 2: Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Description
Please describe a time where you have had to solve a complex problem to make an important decision. Can you explain the options you considered, your thought process and techniques you used.
Competence 3: Achieves Results
Description
The Data Improvements team is a small team with a high output. Give an example where you have had to work efficiently and effectively under pressure to deliver an outcome.
Competence 4: Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
This role requires you to meet the needs of internal customers. Please describe a time when you have had to meet the needs of others. How did you ensure their needs were met?
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
