Environment Agency

About the Company

We are the Environment Agency. We are the biggest and most wide-ranging environmental regulator in Europe. We work with businesses and communities to protect and improve the environment, for people and wildlife. And the need for our work is becoming ever more important.

We protect and improve the environment across England to:

• reduce the risks to people and properties from flooding
• help businesses and communities adapt to climate change
• reduce pressures on biodiversity
• help businesses to make sure they don’t harm the environment through pollution or taking too much water
• issue licences and permits, and take action against people who don’t take their environmental responsibilities seriously.

None of this is possible without a multi-talented team of professional and dedicated people. And just like the environment we help to care for, we’re home to an incredible diversity of skills and knowledge.

Today, we employ more than 12,000 people throughout England in a wide range of roles. You’ll find leading scientists and prominent geologists alongside public relations professionals, planners and policy advisors. We employ lawyers, enforcement officers and engineers, conservation scientists and marine biologists. And of course we have a wide team of support staff. We employ people at all stages of their career, from recent graduates to experienced leaders and internationally-renowned experts.

Find out how we manage our social media accounts at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency/about/social-media-use

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Environment Agency

Job Title

Data Analyst - COMAH - 30698

Job Description

Job Description

We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone and having a workforce which reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all candidates with the required skills, UK residency requirements and experience for the role and welcome flexible working patterns.

This role is within the Environment Agency’s Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) programme and requires excellent data analytical skills. You will be self-motivated and be able to plan and monitor your workloads to fit with priorities. You will have excellent communications and networking skills.

You will work to embed COMAH tools into EA systems, assist in retrieving data and information from external sources and store appropriately, in line with EA Records Management policy.

Specifically, you will produce visualisations and reliable analyses of data and management information to assist Senior Advisors and Operational teams to ensure effective delivery of the COMAH programme. You will collaborate with Operational teams in the EA and other COMAH regulators, including the HSE to support decision making and good practice.

You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.

The team

You will join our Energy & COMAH Team, in the Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate.

We are a dispersed team and work with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country.

We inform and deliver the Government's key environmental objectives: Using evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation we influence policy and legislation, facilitate, and enhance integrated delivery and, by building trust in the Environment Agency, secure resources to do more for the environment.

Experience/skills Required

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced data analyst who understands the data life cycle, collecting, processing, analysing and producing dashboards and visualisations to support programme management and decision making.

Your experience and skills will demonstrate:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be logical and creative.
Applied experience with Power BI and in creating usable data science solutions.
Excellent data visualisation skills and the ability to interpret stakeholder requirements to produce reliable programme dashboards.
Capabilities to innovate new methods to present programme data including income, time recording and KPI information in a clear and compelling way
The ability to optimise existing COMAH programme management tools
Experience of working with others and the ability to support operational teams


Contact and additional information

You will have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel. Some travel and overnights may be required.

Security clearance will be required for this role, where UK residency of 5 years is needed. Currently we are not able to support or sponsor visa applications.

Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact Charlotte.Sholl@environment-agency.gov.uk

Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.

Interviews will be held via MS Teams.

If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post

Length of contract

Up to 12 months

Competence 1

Takes Decisions and Solves Problems

Description

Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.

Provide a specific example of when you have identified and delivered a solution to a problem by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives, and taking sound and timely decisions.

Competence 2

Data and Information Management

Description

Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.

Provide a specific example when you were responsible for managing and analysing a complex dataset. What steps did you take to ensure the accuracy, consistency and security of the data and how did your work support decision making or improve outcomes?

Competence 3

Communicates Effectively

Description

Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.

Provide a specific example of when you have used data or management information and communicated it in an easy to understand and engaging way. Explain how you considered the needs of your audience, decided on the appropriate communication method and style, conveyed the information and ideas clearly and accurately, anticipated reactions and questions and checked the information had been understood.

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

Owston Ferry, United Kingdom

Hybrid

14-04-2025

Company Name

Environment Agency

Job Title

Data Technical Specialist - 30801

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an experienced data analyst who is passionate about creating, maintaining, manipulating, and answering questions with data? If you are, then this exciting role within the Natural Capital and Ecosystems Assessment (NCEA) programme is not to be missed.

As part of this programme we are designing, implementing and analysing the data from new monitoring networks to allow us to better assess and understand the state of our Estuarine and Coastal water environment at a national scale.

The role will focus on building automated processes that turn monitoring data into useable national scale assessments of the environment. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your data management expertise and develop our approach for NCEA outputs and products.

Key tasks may include:

Building a suite of analytical data tools that receive and process monitoring, ecological and habitat data, turning it into useable national scale assessments on the state of the English estuary and coastal water environment.
Building data management solutions to support the new coastal monitoring networks
Ensuring tools and processes can be handed over to other users by building guidance, support, and automated features.
Providing data skills training and support to colleagues


The team

The role sits within the Coastal and Estuarine Assessment (CEA) Team, within National Monitoring Fish & Ecology. CEA provides a complete design, advice and assessment technical service supporting coastal and estuarine ecological outcomes. The team delivers operational, scientific and technical support to local and national teams, and external national partners.

The role will work closely with NCEA Data, Analysis and Digital Team which improves data and reporting tasks across the EA’s wider environmental monitoring business

Experience/skills Required

In your capability-based answers please demonstrate you:

Enjoy working with data and matching the needs of the customer to the analysis you do
Have the ability to work well as part of a dispersed team
Deliver your work with a focus on quality and attention to detail
Are able to use tools to make your work more efficient
Have experience developing automated data integration processes in an ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) application such as SAFE FME.
Have experience of working with spatial data
Have experience of working with programmes such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, Power BI, ‘R’, SQL and Python (highly preferable to have experience with some apps listed, but not essential for experience with all)
Be familiar with Environment Agency monitoring data and systems (beneficial, but not essential)


Contact and additional information

You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible.

We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, some travel and overnights may be required.

For more information on working at the Environment Agency and our benefits, see the candidate pack.

Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.

Interviews will be held via MS Teams.

If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.

Responding to incidents is central to what the EA do. You will be required to have an incident role or provide business support during an incident

To find out more, contact Keith.mcgruer@environment-agency.gov.uk or sarahj.west@environment-agency.gov.uk

Length of contract

until 31st March 2026 (with possible extension)

Competence 1

Data and Information Management

Description

This is described as - Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.

Please use a real life example to evidence how you’ve met this competency. Please consider the characteristics and requirements of the role in your answer. More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack

Competence 2

Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality

Description

This is described as - Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods and processes without compromising quality or accuracy.

Please use a real life example to evidence how you’ve met this competency. Please consider the characteristics and requirements of the role in your answer. More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack

Competence 3

Achieves Results

Description

This is described as - Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.

Please use a real life example to evidence how you’ve met this competency. Please consider the characteristics and requirements of the role in your answer. More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

West Malling, United Kingdom

On site

17-04-2025

Company Name

Environment Agency

Job Title

Climate Change Trading and Regulatory Services – Regulatory Officer 1 (RO) - 30700

Job Description

Job Description

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

Do you want to help create a better place for people, wildlife and the environment? Do you want to be a part of a team that are working with industry to reduce CO2 emissions, improve our air quality and tackle the climate emergency? Do you want to make a difference?

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your skills and be part of the Climate Change Trading & Regulatory Services (CCTRS) team assisting customers to comply with their obligations to the UK Government’s climate change schemes.



The types of work you may be involved in include:

Registering and supporting operators to meet their compliance obligations.

Providing advice and guidance to those we regulate.

Processing permits and applications.

Managing and protecting our records and data.

Interpreting new guidance and legislation.

Data collection and analysis.

Delivering aspects of compliance audits and enforcement work within regulations.

Responding to customer enquiries.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

Whilst we are working flexibly between office locations and home, occasional travel to offices will be required. Your base location will be Warrington, Sheffield or Preston. Travel/commuting to your contractual office base location is at your own expense.

The team

These roles sit within Climate Change Trading and Regulatory Services (CCTRS). We regulate and administer various UK Government climate change schemes. The aim is to protect and improve our environment.

Regimes include UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), UK ETS Registry, Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (F-Gas) and Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) and Climate Change Agreements (CCA). These regimes are central to ensuring UK greenhouse gas emissions targets are met.

Experience/skills Required

Good organisational skills to manage varied workloads, as well as the ability to take personal responsibility for your own performance and development.

The ability to consistently deliver work to high standards, meet targets and deliver deadlines across multiple areas of work.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills - demonstrating the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal colleagues and external customers is essential.

Ability to coordinate reporting of diverse and varied data.

A continuous improvement mindset.

Self-motivating and forward thinking.

Capable of adapting to new/changing IT systems.

Ability to interpret technical guidance.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

The candidate pack and role profile should be read along with the advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed.

A candidate call will be held on 24th April at 13:00. Please join to find out more about the roles. Call details can be found in the additional information pack.

Contact and additional information

Applications and interviews are competency based, a copy of our "Environment Agency capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser. For any further information about the role or application process please contact: Claire.Patterson@environment-agency.gov.uk

Should similar posts at the same grade arise within 6 months of interviews, we intend to use the outcome of this recruitment process to fill the vacancies. An additional technical assessment/feedback session may be required for some vacancies that arise.

The post is full-time although requests for other working patterns will be considered. We encourage flexible working hours and practices to help you strike a good balance between your work life and your personal life.

Competence 1

Achieves Results

Description

It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your example. A link to our "EA capability dictionary" can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack. Please open the pack in converted file format.

Description: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.

Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.

Q - Please describe a time when you have delivered a piece of work to a significant deadline.

Please consider using the 'Situation Task Action Result (STAR) approach' as this may help you frame your answer to the questions effectively. More information can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack.

Competence 2

Takes Decisions and Solves Problems

Description

It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your example. A link to our "EA capability dictionary" can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack. Please open the pack in converted file format.

Description: Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.

Q – Please describe a time when you have used your skills and experience to solve a problem.

Please consider using the 'Situation Task Action Result (STAR) approach' as this may help you frame your answer to the questions effectively. More information can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack.

Competence 3

Focuses on Customers and Partners

Description

It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your example. A link to our "EA capability dictionary" can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack. Please open the pack in converted file format.

Description: Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.

Q - Please give an example of when you have balanced the needs of both internal and external customers.

Please consider using the 'Situation Task Action Result (STAR) approach' as this may help you frame your answer to the questions effectively. More information can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack.

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. There...

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Hybrid

18-04-2025

Company Name

Environment Agency

Job Title

Geomorphology Technical Specialist - 30756

Job Description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a geomorphologist to join our Fisheries Biodiversity and Geomorphology Team in Wessex area. We are looking for an experienced geomorphologist to help us use natural processes to reduce flooding and to protect, restore and enhance the natural environment.

Your expertise will support the development of the strategic plans and programmes needed to meet the challenges of the DEFRA 25-Year Environment Plan, and the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy. The postholder will be the technical lead for geomorphology, providing specialist advice to colleagues across our business helping Wessex Area meet our local environmental and flood risk objectives.

The role includes providing technical guidance on projects delivering change on the ground, such as river restoration, Natural Flood Management schemes, Environmental Land Management schemes, as well as the Flood and Coastal Risk Management Capital programme.

The role will support our regulatory duties including providing geomorphological advice relating to our own operational work and this aspect of the role will require site visits with internal and external colleagues and members of the public.

In Wessex we want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together.

It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.

For more information about working for the Environment Agency and what we do visit our careers page environmentagencycareers.co.uk

The team

You'll join a vibrant team of ecologists, fisheries and geomorphology experts across our Blandford (DT11) and Bridgwater (TA6) offices. As a geomorphologist you will also be part of a national network of Environment Agency geomorphologists that provides additional training and knowledge sharing opportunities.

Experience/skills Required

Qualified to at least degree level in a relevant technical discipline;
Experience applying the principles of fluvial geomorphology at a range of spatial scales;
A sound understanding of the linkage between catchment scale natural processes and river form and function;
An effective communicator, able to work with non-specialists in applying the science of geomorphology to solve practical problems and contribute to the development of strategic plans that deliver environmental benefits in the longer term;
Practical experience of projects delivering engineering works in the fluvial/coastal environment in ways that work with nature and natural processes;
You'll have good influencing skills and be a problem solver;
You'll be well-organised and have the confidence to work independently on your own initiative, and to coach / mentor others to improve their capabilities in geomorphology;
A good understanding of environmental permitting and the requirements of the EU Water Framework Directive, particularly the hydromorphology element.


Contact and additional information

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Please see the candidate pack for more on how you will support with this.

You will be welcomed into the team and given the training and support needed, as part of your induction, you will be provided with all the equipment and protective clothing required for your role.

There will be an expectation to travel to offices and to sites with flexible home working included.

Interviews will be held beginning of June 2025.

For questions relating to this role, please contact Stella Huntington, Blandford Team Leader, stella.huntington@environment-agency.gov.uk or Matt Horrobin, Bridgwater Team Leader matthew.horrobin@environment-agency.gov.uk

Competence 1

Scientific Knowledge

Description

PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.

Applies scientific knowledge (various disciplines, depending on team role) to provide sound, science-based evidence to our internal and external customers.

Using at least one example describe how you have used, or would expect to use, your knowledge of geomorphology and working with natural processes to contribute to the protection or enhancement of the environment.

Competence 2

Communicates Effectively

Description

PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.

Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.

Geomorphology contains many specialist terms and concepts. Give us an example of when you have had to explain a geomorphology-based scenario to the non- specialist. What approach did you take and how did you know they understood?

Competence 3

Influences and Persuades Others

Description

PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.

Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.

Tell us of a time when you have influenced someone to change their position in relation to a task or point of view. This could be something that you were seeking to achieve or prevent. Within your answer, explain the techniques that you used and why.

Competence 4

Legislative Knowledge

Description

PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.

Applies a knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements to protect both the Environment Agency and the environment.

The Environment Agency is an environmental regulator. Summarise the relevant legislation that relates to geomorphology and the work of the Environment Agency.

Role specific license requirements

Full UK Driving Licence

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently...

Bridgwater, United Kingdom

Hybrid

21-04-2025