Overview
At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusiveness to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed.
We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual to join our team of Geomatics Analysts within the National Monitoring Survey team. This role focuses on the delivery of remote sensing products, with a strong emphasis on the use of airborne optical data to support intertidal vegetation mapping, particularly saltmarsh extent and zonation. A key part of this work contributes to the Environment Agency’s statutory reporting obligations under the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations, helping to assess and monitor the condition of intertidal habitats. You will work as part of a small, collaborative team to produce high-quality spatial data that supports environmental monitoring and reporting.
The role involves processing and analysing aerial photography and other airborne optical datasets, with additional use of satellite and drone data where appropriate. There may also be a requirement to collect and integrate ground truth data to support and validate remote sensing outputs.
Your knowledge of remote sensing data may include:
* Airborne data (Optical, Hyperspectral, or LIDAR)
* Satellite imagery (Optical/SAR)
* Drone-acquired imagery
You will contribute to a range of remote sensing projects, including 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 airborne imagery using a broad classification system suitable for intertidal habitats, and supporting environmental monitoring and incident response through other remote sensing analysis.
This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong interest in coastal habitat mapping and a passion for applying remote sensing techniques to support environmental outcomes.
The Team
The National Monitoring Survey team works with National & Area teams to co-deliver all the monitoring requirements of the Environment Agency and the wider environmental community. The team provides specialist services to enable effective evidence to be used across the business, including the collection and analysis of Lidar, Aerial Photography & Satellite data. We focus on delivering the highest quality data, providing a fully integrated approach to the delivery of geo-information.
Experience/skills Required
You will hold a relevant degree in Geography, Remote Sensing, GIS, Environmental Science or a related discipline, or have equivalent practical experience. You should demonstrate strong GIS skills, ideally using ESRI products such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or ArcMap, and experience working with large spatial datasets for analysis and reporting. You will have practical experience with remote sensing data, particularly airborne optical imagery, and an understanding of image classification techniques for habitat mapping. Experience with satellite and drone data is also beneficial. The role involves editing existing spatial features and digitising new extents, so familiarity with feature class management and spatial editing workflows is essential. You should be comfortable identifying vegetation types in imagery using a broad classification system. Strong organisational skills, a professional attitude, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines are key, along with effective communication and teamwork.
Additional information
Contact and travel information: The National Monitoring Survey team is a national team, located at various sites around the country and you can be based anywhere within working proximity to an EA office. You will be expected to travel to the Geomatics team hub base in Bath when required and you will also be expected to come into an EA office to meet the needs of our team charter, ensuring teams and colleagues are connected and continue to work well together. The post is full-time although requests for other working patterns will be considered.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact David White at David.white@environment-agency.gov.uk or Tel 07552 271881. Interviews will be via MS Teams. Please note interview dates are likely to be week commencing 13 October. Length of contract: Up to November 2026.
Competencies
Data and Information Management: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data appropriately. This role requires handling, storing, and organising spatial data, editing spatial features, digitising new extents, and applying robust data management practices to support reliable analysis and reporting. Indicators include maintaining data according to relevant laws and standards, accurate data entry, and producing clear reports.
Achieves Results: Sets and delivers high work standards and targets. Prioritises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results. Indicators include tracking outcomes, exceeding goals, being resilient under pressure, and managing urgent deadlines.
Scientific Knowledge: Applies scientific knowledge to provide science-based evidence. You should understand how to interpret airborne imagery and apply classification systems to identify vegetation types and map habitats. Please provide evidence of applying scientific knowledge to derive products from remote sensing and spatial data.
Notes: If you are applying from the Civil Service, the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. We are committed to diversity, flexible working, and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for disabled applicants. For supplier opportunities, information about government frameworks is available. AI usage guidance is provided for applications.
Senioriry level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Business Development and Sales
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