The Environment Agency is committed to delivering the best possible environmental outcomes for all the communities it serves. By offering a wide variety of entry schemes into our business, we will achieve our aim to be an employer known for actively promoting diversity; offering meaningful career development and being inclusive and fair to all. We have identified a suite of Entry Level Schemes which help us deliver this objective. We will continue to work with key partner organisations including internal and external stakeholders across the public and private sectors to develop this suite of initiatives to meet the needs of the organisation and its customers in the future.
What we are looking for
- Are you enthusiastic and committed to developing your technical, professional and personal skills?
- Do you want to personally contribute to improving our environmental outcomes?
- Are you keen to work with a dedicated, committed and a highly knowledgeable team?
- Do you want daily stretching challenges?
- Are you adaptable and willing to learn?
If you answered 'Yes' and you have excellent communication skills, are able to work individually and as part of a team, and have a passion to achieve results – both for your career and the environment – we are keen to hear from you.
Tips for completing your application
- Don't rush, apply in plenty of time. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Spend time on the capability questions that ask about your skills, knowledge and what motivates you, as they will form part of the assessment process. Use specific examples that are recent, relevant and demonstrate your skills. Examples can come from school, college, university, social/club activities/interests or general life experience.
- Concentrate on listing achievements that are most relevant to the opportunity you are applying for.
- Check your form carefully, ensure there are no mistakes and that spelling and grammar is accurate. Get somebody to check it for you.
- Overall, be honest!
