Digital & IT
Digital & IT support the Environment Agency’s mission to protect and improve the environment through transformation and innovation. We’re not just supporting technology, we’re shaping the future of environmental protection through smart, secure, and sustainable digital solutions.
Our team works in close partnership with Defra’s Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) services to deliver cutting-edge systems that help us respond to climate change, manage flood risks, and safeguard natural resources. From modernising legacy systems to designing new digital services, we’re transforming how the Environment Agency operates.
We:
- Lead digital transformation across the agency, replacing outdated systems with modern, efficient tools.
- Plan long-term technology strategies that align with our environmental goals.
- Support and manage IT investments, ensuring value and resilience across our digital estate.
- Collaborate across departments to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Act as intelligent clients, ensuring our technology partners deliver solutions that meet our needs.
Whether you’re a data specialist, project manager, or digital strategist, you’ll find a place here to grow your skills and make a real-world impact. Join us and help build the digital foundations of a greener, more resilient future.
Join us in shaping the future—explore the role below and discover how your skills can help drive our digital transformation.
Digital Transformation Lead
We are looking for people that can lead the modernisation of legacy IT systems, working closely with our partners in Digital, Data, Technology, and Security (DDTS) to integrate innovative technologies and deliver sustainable, user-focused solutions. Acting as the “intelligent client” for the Environment Agency, you will ensure that digital investments align with business needs, security standards, and long-term strategic goals.
This role requires a proactive, adaptable individual who can manage evolving priorities, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and drive meaningful change across a large organisation.
You’ll join the Technology Governance – Digital and IT team, part of the Strategy, Transformation and Assurance department. Our mission is to enable the Environment Agency’s strategic goals through effective use of technology and data. Our roles offer the chance to work on meaningful, purpose-driven projects that help protect the environment and tackle climate change. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team leading digital transformation across the agency – modernising systems, designing innovative services, and solving complex challenges like flood forecasting and pollution tracking. With access to diverse technologies, flexible working options, and strong support for career development, you’ll find a collaborative, inclusive culture where your work truly matters.