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 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
• improving the way our data is stored
• supporting our project delivery leads who manage our workplan

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 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.

Through your experience to date, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• A basic understanding of data management and analysis
• Familiarity with standard IT packages (e.g. Excel) and an interest in tools such as GIS
• Some introductory exposure to tools such as databases, Power BI, Python or SQL
• Good communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

This is an entry-level role suited to individuals at an early stage in their career or looking to build foundational experience. The role focuses on developing core skills and gaining practical experience.

We are particularly interested in candidates motivated to learn and grow in the role. We welcome applications from those with transferable skills and potential—please don’t be put off if you do not have a degree or direct sector experience.

These positions are temporary, up to 23 months in duration.

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 – [email protected] or Tom Bridge [email protected]