City/Town
All
Region
National
Vacancies
2
Salary Minimum
£43,198 Pro Rata
Post Type
Fixed Term
Job ID
33421
Closing date
11 Mar 2026
Published date
19 Feb 2026
Grade
Staff Grade 5
Role type
Science
Post type
Full Time, Part Time, Compressed Hours
Security check
Basic Check
Job description
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.
Do you have the passion to drive new data and evidence insights in the context of Natural Capital? We have two Evidence Advisor opportunities within the Natural Capital and Ecosystems Assessment (NCEA) programme. Supported by a workstream lead the roles will focus on delineating environmental systems; collation of best data and evidence to represent the environmental factors; and synthesising and interpreting data and evidence to deliver high quality evidence insights to support policy teams and environment planners. The contracts are fixed term up to end of March 2028.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who work well individually and as part of a team. You will have knowledge of environmental systems (ideally including pressures, asset condition, and Natural Capital Ecosystem Services and Benefits). You will have strong experience in collating, analysing and synthesising data/evidence to fit customer requirements. Skill with GIS are advantageous. You will be adept at organising and prioritising tasks with a proven record of delivering to a high standard. You will be able to network effectively to source best data/evidence and secure expert input and quality assurance.
You will work closely with others in the Environmental Systems workstream and across the NCEA program, including New Monitoring Networks, Data Analysis and Natural Capital. The posts are a great opportunity for anyone who wishes to develop wide experience in delivery of high quality and practical science and evidence to support a range of business interests.
You’ll join our NCEA Environmental Systems Team within the Chief Scientist’s Group as part of the Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate. We lead on conceptualising and representing environmental systems
We’re a dispersed team and work with technical teams across the country. We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your skills and experience in the following.
- Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
- Have good organisation skills
- Ability to network effectively to source expertise, data and evidence
- Ability to undertake a systematic evidence review.
- Ability to collate, analyse and synthesise data and evidence.
- Work well as part of a dispersed team.
- Deliver work to a high quality with attention to detail.
- Scientific understanding of environmental systems.
- GIS and mapping.
- Awareness of Natural Capital.
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given. #LI-DNI
You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid.
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel some travel and overnights may be required.
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact [email protected]
Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within four weeks of the closing date.
If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
effectively analysing all the information,
probing to develop alternatives and
taking sound and timely decisions
Tell us about a time when you have had to co-ordinate and synthesise information from a variety of sources to solve a difficult technical problem.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview. Feedback is generally not available at sift stage.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Describe a time when you have delivered a piece of work, setting high standards, meeting targets and prioritising and organising tasks to ensure timely and effective achievement of results.
Describe a time when you have implemented an innovative solution to a work issue.
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.
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.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.