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 pivotal time to be a Deputy Director within our Flood Risk Directorate (FCRM).
Role Overview
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 supporting EA's asset management
* Flood risk modelling and hydrology supporting services that enable better understanding, management, and response to flood incidents 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. As DDE is a newly established team, you will embed recent changes, set the vision, develop service plans, and build a high-performing team.
Responding to flood or environmental incidents is central to our work. You will have an incident response role, with training and support provided, including potential additional payments and flexible working arrangements.
Team Structure
You will report to the Director of Innovation, Systems and Services (ISS). The team comprises 120 multidisciplinary specialists, dispersed across England, with eight direct reports.
Essential Experience and Skills
* Experience managing digital, data, or evidence-based services
* Leading large, multidisciplinary teams delivering services to diverse customers
* Strategic planning and service alignment with organizational goals
* Effective communication within complex organizations, including technical audiences
* Influencing senior leaders and colleagues
* Building and leading high-performing teams through change
* Creating an inclusive and trusting team culture
* Managing large or constrained budgets
* Managing complex projects or portfolios
* Making strategic decisions balancing risks and rewards
Desirable Skills
* Relevant qualifications or professional accreditation
* Understanding of digital product development practices, including Agile methodologies
Additional Information
Location is flexible with home working. Some travel is required mainly to London, Birmingham, and Bristol. Travel will be planned in advance, with overnight stays as needed.
For more information, 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 20-21 August 2025.
We offer a virtual briefing session on 18 July 2024, 10-11 am. To join, email: paige.stevenson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; employment does not confer Crown status. We support diversity and flexible working, including job shares. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria.
As a Non-Departmental Public Body, we use government procurement frameworks and do not engage directly through post, email, or phone. For support suppliers, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier
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