Environment and Science Graduate Training Scheme

Environment and Science Graduate Training Scheme 2026 - 32748

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Kickstart your career with purpose. Shape the future with the Environment Agency. As a graduate you will join a 4‑year permanent Graduate Training Scheme that balances technical and leadership development. You will be supported to plan and access continuing professional development and work towards chartership with a relevant professional body.

• Work alongside subject experts in your base team.
• Create a personalised development plan aligned with your professional journey and the business needs.
• Collect evidence of your development and skills to progress through professional memberships toward chartership.
• Attend your base office at least 2 days per week, visit sites and meetings at other offices as required.
• Take on an incident role (after your first year) and participate in responding to environmental and flood incidents.

• Perform duties that enhance your technical skills.
• Reflect on opportunities to develop personal and leadership skills.
• Actively participate in the Graduate Trainee community.
• Collaborate with other teams to broaden your understanding of the Environment Agency’s remit of protecting healthy ecosystems.

• Willingness to learn: open to developing new skills.
• Environmental commitment: genuine interest in protecting and improving healthy ecosystems.
• Passion for impact: motivated to effect change for a better environment.
• Networking ability: skilled at building and maintaining professional connections.
• Strong communication: able to collaborate effectively with others.
• Flexibility and adaptability: ready to adjust your approach when circumstances change.
• Organisational skills: capable of planning and managing your time proactively.
• Prioritisation: able to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities at once.

• 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 from June 2021 to September 2026, or have current working knowledge of the subject.
• Where required, a full UK driving licence (check individual role profiles).

• Pension: ~19% contribution to a career‑average scheme in ethical, renewable‑energy businesses.
• Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexibility: full‑time role with hybrid options, flexible hours and time back for overtime.
• Support: access to buddies, mentors, peer groups and staff networks from day one.

After submitting your application, you will receive a link to Arctic Shores where you will complete an online assessment. The next steps will be explained after the assessment; you can take the test at a convenient time. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact eacareerent
.

Applications close on 15 February
; interviews in April; offers in May.

For queries, please contact eacareerent
.