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.
Compromising on quality and accuracy, you will contribute to a range of remote sensing projects including saltmarsh extent and zonation mapping, opportunistic macro algae monitoring in intertidal zones, editing existing spatial features and digitising new extents based on remote sensing interpretation, and identifying vegetation types in airborne imagery using a broad classification system suitable for intertidal habitats.
Responsibilities
* Process and analyse aerial photography and other airborne optical datasets; integrate satellite and drone data where appropriate.
* Produce high-quality spatial data to support environmental monitoring and reporting.
* Edit existing spatial features and digitise new extents based on remote sensing interpretation.
* Identify vegetation types in imagery using a broad classification system suitable for intertidal habitats.
* Support environmental monitoring and incident response through 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 a range of 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. Strong GIS skills are required, ideally using ESRI products such as 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 an understanding of image classification techniques for habitat mapping. Experience with satellite and drone data is beneficial.
* Experience editing existing spatial features and digitising new extents; familiarity with feature class management and spatial editing workflows is essential. Ability to identify vegetation types in imagery.
* Strong organisational skills, professional attitude, ability to work independently and meet deadlines, and effective communication and teamwork.
The role requires travel to the Geomatics team hub base in Bath when required; you will also be expected to come into an EA office to meet team needs. The post is full-time, with flexible working patterns considered.
Competences
Competence 1: Data and Information Management
Description
Capability Definition - Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
This role requires you to handle, store, and organise spatial data, edit spatial features, digitise new extents, and apply robust data management practices to support reliable analysis, reporting, and long-term usability. Please discuss a example scenario using STAR format to illustrate managing large datasets with accuracy and integrity. Data formats may include geodatabases, shapefiles, and Excel.
Indicators
* Ensures activities and documentation comply with relevant data laws, policies, processes and standards.
* Accurately collects, enters and maintains data in line with EA procedures and stores data securely for analysis.
* Anticipates data requirements and future reporting needs and implements solutions.
* Presents factually accurate reports using data and statistics supported by tools and software.
* Prepares findings in a clear, structured manner accessible to a wide audience.
Competence 2: Achieves Results
Description
Capability definition - Sets and delivers high work standards, and drives to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results. Please provide a STAR example demonstrating high work standards and timely delivery.
Indicators
* Sets goals, tracks progress, and takes corrective actions as needed.
* Frequently exceeds goals and shows perseverance under pressure.
* Anticipates issues and adjusts actions accordingly.
* Willing to put in extra effort to meet deadlines; resilient under pressure.
Competence 3: Scientific Knowledge
Description
Capability definition - Applies scientific knowledge to provide sound, science-based evidence for internal and external customers.
This role requires understanding how to interpret airborne imagery and apply classification systems to identify vegetation types and map habitats with confidence and accuracy. Please provide evidence of applying scientific knowledge to remote sensing products, using GIS and remote sensing techniques to produce habitat maps and land cover classifications.
Indicators
* Applies scientific knowledge to enhance EA impact.
* Maintains documentation and keeps up to date with scientific trends and techniques; develops science networks.
* Protects the Environment Agency’s Intellectual Property Rights.
Note: If applying from Civil Service, EA is not part of HM Civil Service. We welcome flexible working patterns and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with a disability. For more information on supplier opportunities, visit the Crown Commercial Service guidance.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, but all examples must be truthful and directly from your own experience. The EA aligns with Civil Service guidance on AI usage.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Business Development and Sales
Contact: David White, David.white@environment-agency.gov.uk, Tel 07552 271881. Interviews will be via MS Teams. Interviews are likely to be week commencing 13 October.
Length of contract: Up to November 2026
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