Higher Data Scientist – Drone Pilot & Earth Observation Analyst Status: Vacancy Live - ( Ref : 6843 )

Higher Data Scientist – Drone Pilot & Earth Observation Analyst Status: Vacancy Live - ( Ref : 6843 ) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Higher Data Scientist – Drone Pilot & Earth Observation Analyst Status: Vacancy Live - ( Ref : 6843 ) Natural England Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 25th October 2026 Return to search results Apply at advertiser's site Details Reference number 485724 Salary £33,780 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Higher Executive Officer NE Level 3. Contract type Permanent Type of role Surveying Working pattern Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber About the job Job summary This position is based Nationally Job description This role will lead and support the delivery of a range of Earth Observation (EO) projects, and the wider development of EO skills in the team and across Natural England. In the Earth Observation Service, we undertake a wide range of EO work, including drone data capture and processing, coastline monitoring, as well as wildfire and habitat mapping. We use data from drone, crewed aircraft and satellite platforms, and from a range of different sensors, including aerial photography, and multispectral, LIDAR and RADAR sensors. We are seeking someone to be both an EOS Drone Pilot and Earth Observation Analyst, with significant experience and capability in both drone surveys and applying E