Spatial Data Scientist

This role is in the core spatial data science team, part of the Environment Science and Analysis division. The division provides cross-cutting analytical support to a wide range of Defra's environmental policy areas, and the spatial data science team uses innovative approaches to provide insight into complex spatial problems across Defra. As a team, our work feeds into critical environmental policy areas, including but not limited to developing modelling and analysis to understand the implications of new policy on land use, developing new geographical indicators, such as the access to green and blue space statistics, providing ad hoc spatial analysis, and working with external partners on research.

Working with both Defra and cross-government policy teams, our work is often fast-paced and provides opportunities to engage with a range of teams and disciplines. We are always looking for opportunities to improve the impact of our analysis. We champion the use of geography and spatial...