Land Access Database

Description:

The Environment Agency is seeking a Technical Lead for the Land Access Database as part of the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) Programme. This programme is a flagship initiative that informs environmental decision-making in England by building a robust evidence base on ecosystems and natural capital.

The role involves technical oversight of landowner access for monitoring networks, maintaining landowner datasets in compliance with legal and organisational requirements, and ensuring alignment with programme goals. The position requires strong collaboration with operational specialists and stakeholders, managing data quality, and delivering solutions to challenges that arise in programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert technical leadership for the Land Access Database and associated monitoring networks

• Manage and maintain landowner datasets, ensuring data quality and legal compliance

• Work independently and collaboratively to resolve access or data challenges

• Support programme delivery in line with NCEA objectives

• Offer training, guidance, and optimisation of data management processes

• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Adapt to evolving priorities and deliver effective solutions

Experience / Skills Required:

• Experience working with geospatial data and GIS tools

• Strong data management skills and ability to maintain high-quality datasets

• Proven experience interacting with internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to provide technical guidance and training

• Collaborative and adaptable, able to troubleshoot and problem-solve

• Proactive, energetic, and tenacious approach to delivery

Competencies for Interview Selection:

1. Takes Decisions and Solves Problems – Evaluate problems, analyse alternatives, and make sound decisions under imperfect conditions

2. Data and Information Management – Collect, analyse, interpret, manage, and share data safely and effectively

3. Influences and Persuades Others – Convincingly present a case and win stakeholder buy-in

4. Focuses on Customers and Partners – Manage conflicting priorities of internal and external customers to deliver agreed outcomes

Additional Information / Benefits:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements with EA office base; some travel and overnight stays required

• Incident management objective included with full training provided

• Inclusive culture with guaranteed interview policy for candidates with disabilities

• Option to be held on a reserve list for 6 months for future roles