Environment and Science Graduate Training Scheme

Environment and Science Graduate Training Scheme 2026

The Environment Agency invites graduates to join our 4‑year Graduate Training Scheme. As a trainee you will develop technical and leadership skills, contribute to environmental protection and be supported to pursue professional chartership.

• Work alongside subject experts in your base team.
• Create a personalised development plan aligned to your journey and the business needs.
• Collect evidence of development to progress through professional membership towards chartership.
• Attend your base office minimum 2 days per week and visit sites and meetings at other offices as required.
• Take on an incident role after the first year and respond to environmental and/flood incidents.

• Perform duties that enhance your technical skills.
• Take and reflect on opportunities to develop personal and leadership skills.
• Actively participate in the Graduate Trainee community.
• Collaborate with other teams to gain a broader understanding of our remit.

• UK, Commonwealth or EEA national with right to work in the UK.
• Graduated with an environment or science honours‑based degree, master's or PhD (June 2021 – Sept 2026) or equivalent subject knowledge.
• Demonstrated curiosity, willingness to learn and strong communication skills.
• Organisational, prioritisation and adaptability skills.
• Proof of driving licence if required for the role. (Check role profile.)

• Pension: ~19 % contribution to a career‑average scheme.
• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid flexibility, flexible hours and time back for overtime.
• Support from mentors, peer groups and staff networks.

Applications close 15 Feb. Interviews in April; offers in May.

For reasonable adjustments or equity‑related queries contact eacareerent EEO – the Agency is an equal opportunities employer.

For queries about the continuity of service or your status, contact your own HR team.

Artificial intelligence can be useful in supporting your application. All examples and statements must be factual and taken directly from your own experience.