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).
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 that enable better understanding, management, and response to flood risks and land use planning
* Data management and improvements for FCRM
You will set the strategic direction for service design and delivery, aligned with EA and Defra standards. You will influence strategy, standards, and enable change including new operating models. You will represent FCRM on EA's Transformation Delivery group.
The DDE team, established in February 2025, consists of 120 multidisciplinary specialists across England. You will have eight direct reports, including managers and an assistant.
Responding to flood or environmental incidents is a key part of the role, requiring availability for incident response, which may include additional payments and training.
You will report to the Director of Innovation, Systems and Services within FCRM. The team is geographically dispersed, and the role offers flexible working arrangements.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* 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 and influencing senior leaders
* Developing high-performing teams and leading through change
* Managing budgets and complex projects
* Making strategic decisions balancing risk and reward
Desirable:
* Relevant qualifications or professional accreditation
* Understanding of digital product development and Agile practices
Additional Information:
Location flexible across EA offices with home working. Some travel required, mainly to London, Birmingham, and Bristol.
Application deadline: Sun, 27 July 2025
Candidate assessments in London on 20-21 August 2025.
Virtual briefing on 18 July 2024, email paige.stevenson@environment-agency.gov.uk for invite.
Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; benefits and employment terms differ. We promote diversity and inclusion, flexible working, and guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management/Leadership
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