Environment Agency
Flood Risk Data Analyst Team Member - 35588
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Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
You’ll have access to our great benefits package, including generous annual leave, an excellent pension and flexible working arrangements. We also offer extensive training to develop your career, including apprenticeships.
This is an entry-level role suited to individuals at an early stage in their career or looking to build foundational experience. The role focuses on developing core skills and gaining practical experience.
We are particularly interested in candidates motivated to learn and grow in the role. We welcome applications from those with transferable skills and potential—please don’t be put off if you do not have a degree or direct sector experience.
Job Description
The Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve, so welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We also welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
You’ll join a team of 17, consisting of a mix of grades, working on a number of different projects. Our workplan is agreed quarterly, which ensures that work is varied and opportunities to learn are numerous.
You’ll support and learn from colleagues while analysing and improving data that underpins all kinds of activities, from flood warnings and the effort to combat climate change, to securing national funding and promoting the public’s understanding of flood risk.
Reporting to the FCRM Data Improvements Team Leader, you will fulfil a multi-purpose role, working on a variety of datasets that require elements of data improvements. You will work closely with team members and can expect to be involved in any of the following:
- updating and maintaining datasets
- improving the way our data is stored
- supporting our project delivery leads who manage our workplan
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Experience/skills Required
Through your experience to date, you will be able to demonstrate the following:
- A basic understanding of data management and analysis
- Familiarity with standard IT packages (e.g. Excel) and an interest in tools such as GIS
- Some introductory exposure to tools such as databases, Power BI, Python or SQL
- Good communication skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Contact and additional information
These positions are temporary, up to 23 months in duration.
Work location is flexible, but you must have a base at one of our offices across England. We offer hybrid home/office working but some travel is expected for team meetings.
Interviews will take place by video conferencing.
If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Kate Lindsay – kate.lindsay@environment-agency.gov.uk or Tom Bridge thomas.bridge@environment-agency.gov.uk
Length of contract
Up to 23 months
Competence 1
Data and Information Management
Description
The Data Improvements team analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data appropriately for a variety of purposes. Please give an example where you have demonstrated this competency.
Competence 2
Achieves Results
Description
Please describe a successful piece of work which you have delivered, and the steps you personally took to complete it on time and achieving the required quality.
Competence 3
Works in Teams
Description
Tell us about a successful team you have been part of and how your involvement helped the team to achieve an outcome.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
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We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
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