Kickstart Your Career and Help Shape a Better Environment for Everyone

We’re enablers, believers and thinkers - passionate about doing all we can to build, sustain and protect the places that people and wildlife call home.

Join us and make a real difference for people, nature, and the planet.

At the Environment Agency, you’ll learn, grow, and build skills for the future. Whether you’re exploring your first career steps or looking to specialise, we’ll support you every step of the way with training, development, and clear career paths.

What’s in it for you?

• Invest in your future and the planet. Ethical, career-average pension with 19% employer contribution - helping you grow your future and support the planet.
• Time to recharge, time to thrive. Enjoy 25 days of annual leave (or equivalent for your work pattern), plus bank holidays, because balance matters.
• Flexibility that works for you. This is a full-time role, but we know life isn’t one-size-fits-all. Wherever possible, we offer flexible working options to help you balance what matters most to you while delivering great outcomes.
• Supportive networks that help you thrive. Supportive networks from day one -office buddies, peer groups and mentors to help you settle in, grow and shape your experience.
• Your development, your way. We’ll build a personalised training plan with you and encourage you to be proactive, explore new challenges and make the most of every opportunity.

Our Graduate Programmes

If you have a relevant degree in Environmental Science or Science, come and take on real responsibility from day one while developing expertise in environmental science. We’ve got a wide range of roles in fields such as Ecology, Biodiversity, Fisheries, Water, Floods & Groundwater, Hydrogeology, Geomorphology, Environmental Analysis, Planning, Permitting and Installations.

What Do Our Graduates Say?

“EA truly care about you holistically, not just professionally. Health, Safety and Welbeing and work-life balance are top priorities” Thomas – Graduate Scheme