Deputy Director Digital, Data & Evidence - 31387
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 an exciting and 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 supporting EA's asset management
Flood risk modelling and hydrology supporting services to 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 strategies. You will influence standards and play a key role in strategic change initiatives, including new operating models. Representation of FCRM on EA's Transformation Delivery group will be part of your role.
The DDE team, established in February 2025, consists of 120 multidisciplinary specialists dispersed across England. You will have eight direct reports, including seven managers and a personal assistant.
Responding to flood or environmental incidents is central to our work. You will be expected to have an incident management role, with training and support provided. Flexible working arrangements will be available to accommodate this role.
This position reports to the Director of Innovation, Systems and Services (ISS) within the FCRM Directorate, which employs over 400 staff.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Experience managing digital, data, or evidence-based services
Leadership of large, multidisciplinary technical teams
Setting strategic direction and aligning services with organizational goals
Effective communication within complex organizations and influencing senior leaders
Building high-performing teams and managing change
Creating an inclusive, open, and trusting culture
Managing large or constrained budgets
Experience with complex projects, programs, or portfolios
Strategic decision-making skills in challenging situations
Desirable:
Relevant qualifications, certifications, or professional accreditation
Knowledge of digital product development practices, including Agile methodologies
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, with planned schedules and overnight stays.
For more details, contact: paige.stevenson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Application deadline: Sunday, 27 July 2025
Candidate assessments will occur in person at Mary Ward House, St Pancras, London, on 20-21 August 2025.
We offer a virtual briefing session on 18 July 2024, from 10-11 am. Email paige.stevenson@environment-agency.gov.uk for an invitation.
Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and does not offer continuous civil service benefits. For those in local government or similar bodies, continuity of service may apply. Contact your HR for clarification.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome flexible working arrangements, including job sharing. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria.
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