Overview
We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Geomatics Analyst to join the National Monitoring Survey team. The role focuses on delivering remote sensing products, with a strong emphasis on airborne optical data to support intertidal vegetation mapping, particularly saltmarsh extent and zonation. The work supports the Environment Agency’s statutory reporting obligations under the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations by helping to assess and monitor intertidal habitats. The team collaborates across National & Area teams to supply high-quality spatial data for environmental monitoring and reporting.
The post is full-time with flexibility around working patterns. You can be based anywhere within working proximity to an Environment Agency office, with travel to the Geomatics team hub in Bath when required. MS Teams interviews will be used for the selection process.
Responsibilities
* Process and analyse aerial photography and other airborne optical datasets, with potential use of satellite and drone data where appropriate.
* Produce high-quality spatial data to support environmental monitoring and reporting, including ground truth data collection to validate remote sensing outputs where required.
* Contribute to remote sensing projects such as saltmarsh extent and zonation mapping from high-resolution aerial imagery; opportunistic Macro Algae monitoring in intertidal zones; editing existing spatial features and digitising new extents; identifying vegetation types in imagery using broad classification systems.
* Support environmental monitoring and incident response through other remote sensing analysis.
Qualifications and Experience
* Relevant degree in Geography, Remote Sensing, GIS, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
* Strong GIS skills, ideally using ESRI products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or ArcMap), and experience working with large spatial datasets for analysis and reporting.
* Practical experience with remote sensing data, particularly airborne optical imagery, and understanding of image classification techniques for habitat mapping. Experience with satellite and drone data is beneficial.
* Familiarity with feature class management and spatial editing workflows; ability to edit existing spatial features and digitise new extents; ability to identify vegetation types in imagery.
* Strong organisational skills, professional attitude, ability to work independently and meet deadlines, plus effective communication and teamwork.
Team and Role Context
The National Monitoring Survey team provides specialist services to enable effective evidence use across the business, including collection and analysis of Lidar, Aerial Photography & Satellite data, with a focus on delivering high-quality, integrated geo-information data.
Competencies and Assessment
The following competencies and behavioural prompts form part of the role:
* Data and Information Management: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data and information; handles, stores, organises spatial data, edits spatial features, digitises new extents, and applies data management practices for reliable analysis and reporting. Be prepared to discuss how you have managed large datasets with accuracy and integrity.
* Achieves Results: Sets and delivers high work standards; prioritises tasks and resources to achieve timely results; demonstrates drive to meet targets and resilience under pressure.
* Scientific Knowledge: Applies scientific knowledge to provide sound, science-based evidence; interprets airborne imagery and applies classification systems to map habitats. Provide evidence of applying GIS and remote sensing to habitat maps and land cover classifications.
Indicators for each competency are described in the original job posting. You may be asked to provide examples using the STAR model.
Other Information
Contact: For questions about this role, please contact David White at David.white@environment-agency.gov.uk or Tel 07552 271881. Interviews will be via MS Teams. Interview dates are likely to be the week commencing 13 October.
Contract Length: Up to November 2026. The post is full-time, with consideration for other working patterns.
Eligibility and Diversity: The Environment Agency is committed to diversity and an inclusive workforce and supports flexible working arrangements. We welcome applicants with disabilities and operate a Guaranteed Interview Policy for those meeting minimum criteria. Civil Service status notes apply as described in the original posting.
AI Disclaimer: Artificial intelligence can support your application, but all examples must be truthful and based on your own experience. Plagiarism or misrepresentation may lead to withdrawal of the application.
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