31425 - Environment Agency Industry Placement – Chief Scientist Group
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,096 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Fixed Term Up to 06/09/2026 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Bristol |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 5 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Environment Agency |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 31425 |
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Start your career in the environment sector with a 12-month industry placement at the Environment Agency (EA) (for sandwich students or recent graduates).
Are you looking to kickstart your career in protecting and improving the environment? Our placement offers you the chance to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and contribute to real projects that make a difference to people and nature.
We are a welcoming and inclusive organisation dedicated to achieving ambitious sustainability, net zero, and climate change goals?
You will gain valuable professional experience and gain an insight into the EA. You will work alongside knowledgeable experts, scientists, collaborating across various fields on challenging and impactful projects in the Chief Scientist’s Group (CSG) to give you an understanding of the fantastic work we do to develop our science and evidence base.
You could:
-Help our research team develop new science.
-Explore how we can best gather data, information and insights we need to protect the environment.
-Use a range of data to evaluate the effectiveness of policy.
During your placement, you'll receive extensive support, including pastoral care from your line manager, mentor, and access to our staff networks and groups, such as Race and Ethnicity, Autism & ADHD, LGBTQ+, and sports and social clubs.
We provide access to a wide range of training and development courses to help broaden your skill set, to ensure you develop the critical competencies necessary for long-term success in your career. This placement could open doors to multiple career pathways within the EA.
As a valued member of the team, you’ll be encouraged to challenge conventional thinking, explore innovative ways of working, develop strategies, and share your ideas, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve and continue to develop diversity throughout our workforce
The team
Join our dispersed CSG Team, leading science, research, monitoring, analysis, and evaluation across the Environment Agency.
We are part of the Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate, we collaborate widely to identify evidence gaps, spot emerging trends, and communicate insights clearly to support confident decision-making.
You will join the Chief Scientist Office who support the Chief Scientist in leading the CSG and fulfilling his role as Head of Profession for Science in the Environment Agency.
Experience/skills required
We’re looking for applicants studying (completed at least two years of your course) or recently graduated (within 12 months from June 2024) from a science-based degree or master’s.
To get the most from this placement, you will need:
• A genuine interest in using science to create a better place for people and wildlife.
• Data and analysis skills: Ability to collect, manage, analyse and interpret data accurately to support projects.
• IT skills: Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Communication skills: Clear written and verbal communication with a variety of audiences.
• Teamwork and collaboration: Willing to work with others and contribute positively to shared goals.
• Organisational skills: Able to manage time, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail: Careful when working with data and scientific information.
• Problem-solving mindset: Creative, curious, and able to seek solutions, asking for support when needed.
Are you looking to kickstart your career in protecting and improving the environment? Our placement offers you the chance to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and contribute to real projects that make a difference to people and nature.
We are a welcoming and inclusive organisation dedicated to achieving ambitious sustainability, net zero, and climate change goals?
You will gain valuable professional experience and gain an insight into the EA. You will work alongside knowledgeable experts, scientists, collaborating across various fields on challenging and impactful projects in the Chief Scientist’s Group (CSG) to give you an understanding of the fantastic work we do to develop our science and evidence base.
You could:
-Help our research team develop new science.
-Explore how we can best gather data, information and insights we need to protect the environment.
-Use a range of data to evaluate the effectiveness of policy.
During your placement, you'll receive extensive support, including pastoral care from your line manager, mentor, and access to our staff networks and groups, such as Race and Ethnicity, Autism & ADHD, LGBTQ+, and sports and social clubs.
We provide access to a wide range of training and development courses to help broaden your skill set, to ensure you develop the critical competencies necessary for long-term success in your career. This placement could open doors to multiple career pathways within the EA.
As a valued member of the team, you’ll be encouraged to challenge conventional thinking, explore innovative ways of working, develop strategies, and share your ideas, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve and continue to develop diversity throughout our workforce
The team
Join our dispersed CSG Team, leading science, research, monitoring, analysis, and evaluation across the Environment Agency.
We are part of the Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate, we collaborate widely to identify evidence gaps, spot emerging trends, and communicate insights clearly to support confident decision-making.
You will join the Chief Scientist Office who support the Chief Scientist in leading the CSG and fulfilling his role as Head of Profession for Science in the Environment Agency.
Experience/skills required
We’re looking for applicants studying (completed at least two years of your course) or recently graduated (within 12 months from June 2024) from a science-based degree or master’s.
To get the most from this placement, you will need:
• A genuine interest in using science to create a better place for people and wildlife.
• Data and analysis skills: Ability to collect, manage, analyse and interpret data accurately to support projects.
• IT skills: Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Communication skills: Clear written and verbal communication with a variety of audiences.
• Teamwork and collaboration: Willing to work with others and contribute positively to shared goals.
• Organisational skills: Able to manage time, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail: Careful when working with data and scientific information.
• Problem-solving mindset: Creative, curious, and able to seek solutions, asking for support when needed.