Deputy Director Digital, Data & Evidence - 31387
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Job Description
With the climate and biodiversity crisis, weather extremes, and challenges to water quality and supply, the Environment Agency’s (EA) work is more critical than ever. This is a highly important time to be a Deputy Director within our Flood Risk Directorate (FCRM).
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic leader to head our Digital, Data and Evidence (DDE) team, delivering essential technical services including:
* Digital services to help the public understand flood risk
* Digital services to support EA's asset management
* Flood risk modelling and hydrology supporting services to enable better understanding of flood risk, asset management, incident response, and land use planning
* Data management and improvements for FCRM
You will set the strategic direction for service design and delivery, aligning with EA and Defra standards. You will influence strategy, lead strategic change, and represent FCRM on EA's Transformation Delivery group.
The DDE team is newly established, and you will embed recent changes, set the vision, develop service plans, and build a high-performing team. Responding to flood or environmental incidents is a key part of the role, and you will be expected to participate in incident response, which may involve additional payments and training. Flexible working arrangements will support your incident role.
You will report to the Director of Innovation, Systems and Services within the FCRM Directorate, overseeing a team of 120 multidisciplinary specialists dispersed across England. The team was formed in February 2025 after a restructure.
You will have eight direct reports (seven managers and one PA).
Experience/Skills Required
Essential:
* Experience managing digital, data, or evidence-based services
* Leading large, multidisciplinary teams delivering services to diverse customers
* Setting strategic direction and aligning services with organizational goals
* Effective communication within complex organizations, including technical communication
* Influencing senior leaders and colleagues
* Building high-performing teams and leading through change
* Creating an inclusive, trusting culture
* Managing large or constrained budgets
* Managing complex projects, programs, or portfolios
* Making strategic decisions balancing risk and reward in challenging situations
Desirable:
* Relevant qualifications, certifications, or professional accreditation
* Understanding digital product development practices, including Agile
Additional Information
You can be based at any EA office with home working options. Some travel to London, Birmingham, Bristol, and other offices will be required, planned in advance, with overnight stays possible.
For more details, contact: paige.stevenson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Application deadline: Sunday, 27 July 2025
Candidate assessments will be held in person at Mary Ward House, St Pancras, London, on 20th and 21st August 2025.
A virtual briefing session is scheduled for Friday, 18 July 2024, 10-11 am. To attend, email: paige.stevenson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. Applicants from local government or other eligible bodies may have continuity of service for redundancy purposes. For questions, contact your HR team.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming flexible working arrangements and guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria.
The EA uses government frameworks for recruitment and does not engage via direct contact. For support roles, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management
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