Data & Information Technical Specialist - 32828

Data & Information Technical Specialist - 32828
1
National
Various
Various
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Geography, Information Technology
Full Time
£43,198

22/02/2026, 23:55 hours

TSS05 Technical & Scientific Services, Grade 5

Basic Check

We are the Environment Agency. We are fully committed to having an 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 create better places for people, wildlife and the environment. We put the climate emergency at the heart of everything we do and help society adapt to environmental challenges such as flooding, drought and sea level rise. We improve and protect the quality of our air, land and water by tackling pollution. We work with businesses to help them comply with environmental regulations and believe a healthy and diverse environment enhances people’s lives and contributes to sustainable and resilient economic growth.  

This internal/external facing role in the team is an amazing opportunity to contribute to our Geospatial development across the whole of the organisation, enabling our colleagues to deliver our challenging environmental ambitions.  

We’re looking for a GIS technical specialist with extensive knowledge of the Esri suite and user, data and information management experience using ESRI products with a proven record of effective delivery.  
Our ideal candidate will combine a strong drive to modernise with a passion for improving the environment.  

Working in the National GIS Team you will provide technical support of our spatial services and systems to staff and work closely with our customers to ensure best use of our resources. You will be able to identify opportunities to reduce effort and duplication in the way we manage our geospatial data and platforms and work with other teams to ensure we have a common approach on data management activities such as metadata, data quality techniques, data standards and custodianship.

The National GIS Team provide geospatial platforms and services to the business.  We manage national spatial data, platform access, software licences, users, and a small suite of business focused web mapping applications across a variety of platforms including ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Pro.  We use additional tooling such as FME and Python to automate the management of our services.

To succeed in this role you will demonstrate that you care about the environment and have the technical skills, experience and drive to help us deliver our national geospatial services.

Skills requirements: 

  • Proven track record of managing data and metadata at an enterprise database level .
  • Advanced knowledge in the use of, management, and user administration of some of the following platforms: ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, FME, VertiGIS Studio. 
  • Confident consulting on GIS projects and working closely with suppliers and contractors.
  • Understanding of data licencing and data protection policies and procedures.
  • Excellent communication, organisation and presentation skills.
  • Experience with the ArcGIS Python API and Jupyter Notebooks would be beneficial.

Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support you need to succeed. There are also fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications. 

Please note that that your answers to the questions will be used to determine selection.

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.

There are no base location requirements and the role can be fulfilled via remote working.

Part-time or job-share possible.

For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.

For any questions relating to this role, please contact: brian.wilson@environment-agency.gov.uk

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.
Please describe a time when you were unable to meet a deadline or target
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Please give an example of when you have been responsible for producing data and information for reporting purposes.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods and processes without compromising quality or accuracy.
Please describe a time when you have implemented an innovative solution to a work issue.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Please tell us about a time when you have had to co-ordinate information from a variety of sources in order to solve a difficult technical problem.
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.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the  Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.