Digital Transformation Lead

About this role

Location - National (the role can be from any of our offices in England)

Contract/Hours - Permanent / Full time

Do you want to help shape the Future of the Environment Agency?

Join us as a Digital Specialist to lead transformative, national-scale digital change — while enjoying great work-life balance, meaningful impact, and a sector-leading benefits package.

About the Role

We are seeking a technically skilled and strategically minded professional to lead digital transformation initiatives that support our mission to protect and enhance the environment. You will play a critical role in modernising legacy systems and embedding secure, sustainable, user-focused technologies.

Working with partners in Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS), you'll act as an "intelligent client," translating business needs into technical delivery and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities    

• Lead the transformation of outdated IT systems to secure, scalable platforms.
• Guide technical design and vendor selection for major digital projects.
• Manage cyber security risk and system resilience.
• Ensure delivery partners meet technical standards and user needs.
• Shape and support digital investment planning and business cases.

About the Team

You'll join the Technology Governance – Digital and IT team, part of our Strategy, Transformation and Assurance department. Our mission is to enable the Environment Agency's strategic goals through the smart use of technology and data.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:    

• Proven experience in technical consulting, software engineering, or IT system implementation within large or complex organisations.
• Project management expertise in delivering complex digital initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security risk and IT governance.
• The ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Experience acting as an intelligent client with suppliers and internal teams.
• A strong interest in environmental sustainability and the mission of the Environment Agency. 

Our Benefits:    

• Salary up to £52,929 (Grade 6)
• A generous Pension contribution at 19% (in addition to your salary!)
• 27 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• 2 additional days for environmental outcomes – paid volunteering time
• Flexible and hybrid working – we embrace remote-first where possible
• Generous public sector pension
• Overtime/standby pay for incident work
• Strong internal development and progression
• Inclusive and supportive culture

If you're looking for purpose, impact, and digital leadership opportunities – this role is for you!

Additional Information    

• Contractual base: Any Environment Agency office
• Flexible and remote-first working supported
• Some national travel expected

Application Guidance
 

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.  Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

We would request that for your application to include an up-to-date CV.

Want to Know More?

Contact Abhay Kumar at abhay.kumar@environment-agency.gov.uk for an informal chat.

Closing date: 11th August 2025

Interview date: w/c 8th September 2025