29792 - National Lead for Data Science (Governance and Infrastructure)

The Environment Agency are 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. Are you working in data and information and interested in leading how the Environment Agency safely governs and pushes the boundaries of data-driven innovation? If so, this could be the opportunity for you! We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment. We work with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife. Data and information underpin every decision we make on protecting and improving the environment. We are on a journey to maximise the benefit of being fully digital, having the right innovative technologies, skills, capabilities, and services to fully exploit data. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Data Exploitation Team in a strategic data exploitation and artificial intelligence lead role. You will work across the Defra Group and help leverage technologies to transform how the business operates. You will help harness the power of data to drive growth, consistency and efficiency and push the boundaries of data-driven innovation. You will lead on governance, ensuring high standards, quality and compliance across our organisation and help to integrate scalable solutions that support business objectives, working closely with cross functional teams to design solutions the solve complex business challenges and deliver substantial value. We're looking for a tenacious, well organised leader who can engage and bringing others with them. The Data Exploitation Team is part of the Data and Information department, within the Strategy, Transformation and Assurances Directorate. Our department has a fundamental role to ensure the Environment Agency manages and uses data and information appropriately. You'll work with business leads across the organisation and Defra. We're a national team providing technical services, advice and guidance to the wider business, ensuring the organisation manages and uses data and information appropriately.

• A minimum of degree level or equivalent in Data Science or related field.
• Strong experience with working in data exploitation and AI roles
• Strong understanding of data governance principles
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to turn business needs into technical solutions
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Interpret and present data science outputs clearly and be confident in engaging and persuading people.
• Demonstrate experience in building communities of data users; managing data; and undertaking data analytics
• Demonstrate the ability to seek continuous improvement and stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and data exploitation technologies to continuously improve models and processes
• Experience using programming tools like in Python, R, or other relevant languages would be an advantage