Technical Advisor

Technical Advisor – Monitoring and Data Systems Team The Environment Agency is fully committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds. Flexible working patterns are available, including job share. On this role you will join a multi‑disciplinary Monitoring Data & Systems Department (MDS) dedicated to managing environmental monitoring systems and datasets. The role primarily supports Water Quality systems and data, but may also support other systems and data as required. Key responsibilities include: Setting up and managing user access to monitoring systems. Supporting users and resolving issues, particularly during the transition to the new My Environment application. Updating, improving, and maintaining datasets. Responding to internal and external data requests. Contributing to system improvement and upgrade projects. Participating in incident response duties and training. Qualifications: Experience working with large, complex datasets. A willingness to develop and learn new technical skills and apply them across monitoring data and systems. Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Proactive problem‑solving attitude and eye for detail. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and provide excellent customer service. Desirable: experience with environmental monitoring data systems, PowerBI, Access, Excel, Python, SharePoint Online, R, and knowledge of water quality monitoring. Benefits include generous annual leave, excellent pension, flexible working arrangements, extensive training programmes, and an apprenticeship opportunity for the successful candidate. Work location is flexible, with a base required at one of the Agency offices across England. Hybrid home/office working is available, though some travel will be expected. We will conduct interviews via MS Teams towards the end of December / beginning of January. Contact Damian Pharoah (damian.pharoah@environment-agency.gov.uk) for further information or to discuss the role. We are fully committed to an inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share and individuals with disabilities. The Environment Agency endorses a guaranteed interview policy for applicants with disabilities whose applications meet the minimum criteria. All applications should be truthful, factually accurate and free of plagiarism. The use of artificial intelligence is permitted but must not bias the content. For information about continuous service and redundancy, please consult your current HR team or visit the Government website as applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr