Senior Data Scientist - Earth Observation Analyst (Ref: 6138)

Senior Data Scientist – Earth Observation Analyst (Ref: 6138)

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This position covers various regions including East Midlands, East of England, London, North East, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber.

Job Summary

This is a National Role.

Job Description

The team

Do you have a passion for nature and the environment? Do you want to make a real difference and secure significant environmental gains? Do you enjoy working in a team and advising communities to maximize gains for the Natural Environment? If yes, a career at Natural England offers rewarding opportunities to improve the environment and contribute to a better future for people and nature.

Priority Work Includes:

• Establishing a Nature Recovery Network;
• Monitoring environmental changes to address climate change;
• Collaborating with landowners on greener food production;
• Advising on development plans for nature gains;
• Enhancing public connection with nature.

Natural England plays a vital role in delivering the 25 Year Environment Plan, aiming for impactful environmental outcomes. More info at The Team

The Chief Scientist Directorate (CSD) provides scientific leadership, with the Data Science Services (DSS) Team supporting evidence-based decisions using data science, statistics, and geospatial analysis.

Benefits

Flexible working options, career progression, training, and development. Support includes 10 days for personal learning, 3 days for volunteering, Civil Service Pension, generous leave, and various discounts and schemes. Natural England values diversity and inclusivity, supporting an equitable workplace.

Locations

Hybrid working model; staff linked to one of 25 offices across England, with a minimum of one day per week onsite. Travel expenses paid for work-related travel. Details at

How To Apply

We welcome applications from all communities, including disabled candidates (guaranteed interview if minimum criteria met). Please notify us of any adjustments needed. The role involves competency-based assessments in areas like technical skills, leadership, work delivery, and personal effectiveness. Use STAR format examples in your application. Each example should be within 250 words.

Job Description

The role involves leading EO projects with drone, aircraft, and satellite data, providing technical advice, and supporting enforcement activities. Responsibilities include project management, developing methods and data products, stakeholder engagement, and capability building.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage EO projects, overseeing planning, resources, and budgets;
• Provide technical leadership in EO analysis, including AI techniques;
• Engage with stakeholders to share knowledge and build partnerships;
• Develop training, documentation, and quality assurance practices.

Competencies

Technical Skills and Knowledge, Leading and Managing People, Work Delivery, Personal Effectiveness. Desirable qualifications include EO qualifications at Masters level, project management experience, proficiency in GIS and EO analysis tools, and experience with AI in natural environments.

Contact & Additional Info

• Helen Trapp: , 07768570148
• Rebecca Jackson-Pitt: , 07795126337

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