Number of jobs available: 1
Region: East Midlands, East of England, North East, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
City/Town: Blandford Forum , Bodmin , Bridgwater , Exeter , Ipswich , Leeds , Lincoln , Newcastle , Norwich , Nottingham , Penrith , Preston , Romsey , Shrewsbury , Tewkesbury , Wallingford , Warrington , Welwyn Garden City , West Malling , Worthing , York , Fradley
Building/Site: Various
Grade: Graduate Training 1
Post Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Part Time, Compressed Hours
Role Type: Environment & Sustainability
Salary Minimum: £28,100
Job description
This role is part of the Environment and Science Graduate Training Scheme. Please read the linked pack below for more details.
Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing the environment? Can you help our Hydrogeologists to ensure groundwater is clean, plentiful, and available for future generations?
You can play an important and rewarding role in the water environment where groundwater is the main source of water for many people, rivers and wetlands.
We are looking for someone with a good background in Geology, Environmental Science or Chemistry. You can develop a career finding high-quality, sustainable solutions to environmental problems using your analytical and developing hydrogeological skills.
The role would suit an enthusiastic and innovative person who enjoys working collaboratively in small, friendly teams to deliver our vision of the sustainable management of groundwater.
Getting involved in work such as:
- Making assessments with analytical models and providing advice.
- Analysing and interrogating large data sets to assess compliance with environmental standards
- The regulation of groundwater
- Developing technical data to inform conclusion making
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
You’ll have an inclusive incident management goal in your development plan, so we’ll support you to find an incident role to suit your needs and circumstances.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do, you’ll 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. Full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The team
The Groundwater team is made up of specialists providing technical expertise in the amount and quality of groundwater. We use clear evidence, proportionate regulation and guidance to balance the needs of water users and the environment.
Experience/skills required
You will be someone with a genuine interest in the environment, with a degree (or equivalent) in the subject and/or a proven track record (paid or voluntary) of working in the sector.
To be eligible for this role you will need to meet ALL the following criteria:
Criteria 1
- You are a UK, Commonwealth or EEA (European Economic Area) national
- You have the right to work in the UK
Criteria 2
- Must have a minimum of an honours degree in geology, chemistry, environmental science or another relevant subject.
- Eg. driving licence .
Contact and additional information 1
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and the opportunity to progress your career with us via professional training routes.
For questions about the Environment & Science Training Scheme, please contact ESGradScheme@environment-agency.gov.uk
This vacancy closes on 17th March 2024, interviews will be held during April 2024.
Job description attachment 1
Job Profile – 28700.docx – 73KB
Converted File Job Profile – 28700.docx.pdf – 43KB
Job description attachment 2
ES GTS Candidate Pack 2024.pdf – 1544KB
Candidate pack
Candidate Pack – 28700.docx – 2038KB
Converted File Candidate Pack – 28700.docx.pdf – 548KB
Closing Date: 17/03/2024, 23:55 hours
Level of security checks required: Basic Check
Competence 1: Uses Initiative
Description
Our work is based on facts and we follow laws and guidelines. How would you begin a new task?
Competence 2: Communicates Effectively
Description
Can you share an instance where your good communication skills were key to getting a good result? Please give an example where you used different methods and explain how these helped you express your point.
Competence 3: Achieves Results
Description
It is likely to take at around 4 years to develop sufficient skills and knowledge to apply for chartered status.
Can you tell us about a long-term project you worked on that needed planning and how you made sure everything went as planned?
Competence 4: Works in Teams
Description
As a trainee, you’ll be helping many people with various tasks while also improving your skills. Can you give an example of when you were part of a team and had to handle different needs from several people effectively?
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 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.
