Data and Information Officer - 12435

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National
All
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Other
£27,572
You will provide specialist advice and support to staff and customers about our Data Sharing processes, procedures and systems, assisting data licensing, metadata and data flow mapping national leads.

You will build and sustain effective relationships with customer facing teams and technical specialists in the organisation. You will organise training and communication, ensure information is recorded accurately, is up to date and readily accessible to support team activities.

You will receive training on data licensing, metadata and data flow mapping, and develop knowledge of the principles that governs how people can use data and information we provide.

You will help to manage, maintain and update process documents and seek to continuously improve processes and procedures.

By maintaining good relationships and level of service with our customers and partners, you will enhance the Environment Agency’s reputation.
The Data Sharing & Access team is part of Data & Systems within our Flood and Coastal Risk Management Directorate. We provide cross-cutting services to the Environment Agency and Defra. We are a national team providing technical services, advice and guidance to share our data and information in line with legislation. We support the business to deliver their outcomes and lead the Defra Group in Data Sharing Services.
- Able to communicate with a wide audience and explain technical / regulatory issues to non-technical colleagues and partners

- Proven ability to learn, understand and apply processes and/or legislation to work.

- Encourages and develops a positive health, safety & wellbeing culture within the team. Delivers work programmes safely.

- Promotes inclusion by respecting differences in our workforce and works to build a supportive & engaging workplace.

- Uses judgement in delivery of customer engagement activity that meet the needs of customers and fulfil required standards and service levels.

- Understands and supports colleague priorities, operational context, and their contribution to environmental outcomes.

- Able to describe wider organisation and its services to others.
Please contact Mike Waters (michael.waters@environment-agency.gov.uk) for enquiries and further information.

As a national role, location is flexible but must be office based. Travel to meetings in Bristol (and possibly other offices) will be required, with some overnight stays included

26/09/2019, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
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.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.