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 supporting EA's asset management
* Flood risk modelling and hydrology support 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 standards. You will influence strategy and standards, lead strategic change, and represent FCRM in EA’s Transformation Delivery group.
The DDE team, established in February 2025, comprises 120 multidisciplinary specialists dispersed across England. You will have eight direct reports, including seven managers and one PA.
Experience and Skills Required
Essential:
* Experience managing digital, data, or evidence-based services
* Leading large, multidisciplinary teams delivering to diverse customers
* Setting strategic direction aligned with organizational goals
* Effective communication within complex organizations and influencing senior stakeholders
* Developing high-performing teams and leading through change
* Creating an inclusive, trusting culture
* Managing large or constrained budgets
* Managing complex projects or portfolios
* Making strategic risk-based decisions
Desirable:
* Relevant qualifications or professional accreditation
* Understanding of digital product development, including Agile practices
Additional Information
You can be based at any EA office with home working options. Travel to London, Birmingham, Bristol, and other locations will be required, with planned overnight stays.
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. Email paige.stevenson@environment-agency.gov.uk for an invitation.
Other Details
The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. We support flexible working, including job sharing. We guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities meeting minimum criteria. We use government frameworks for recruitment and do not accept direct market contact.
Job Details
* Seniority Level: Director
* Employment Type: Full-time
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