Business and Communications Industry Placement

Business and Communications Industry Placement 2026 - 32750

Apply for the Business and Communications Industry Placement 2026 – 32750 role at the Environment Agency.

Posted 3 days ago – be among the first 25 applicants.

You’ll gain skills in communications, project coordination, data handling, and stakeholder engagement, while learning how a large public organisation operates.

Apply online and share your skills, motivation, and interest in the role. Complete a Behavioural‑Based Assessment (BBA) – an interactive, game‑style test with practice options. Shortlisted candidates will attend one virtual interview. Full details, including support for neurodiverse applicants, are in the Candidate Pack.

Roles span multiple teams and could help you develop:

• Skills in communications, stakeholder engagement, and digital innovation
• Project and programme support, data handling, and reporting
• Business planning, service design, and continuous improvement
• Confidence using IT tools such as Microsoft Office; experience with Power BI or social media analytics is a bonus.

Experience doesn't have to come from paid work alone. Volunteering, sports teams, or social clubs all count.

Want to make a real difference for people and the environment? The Environment Agency is looking for passionate individuals to help tackle some of the biggest environmental challenges.

Our 12‑month industry placements, starting in September, offer hands‑on experience while building skills that matter. This is more than a placement – it’s an opportunity to learn, grow, and explore career pathways that could lead to your next big step.

From day one, you’ll have a mentor, office buddy, and access to training and networks to help you thrive. You’ll join a career entrant community and a welcome event packed with learning and networking.

You’ll work with experienced professionals in communications, digital innovation, workforce development, and service transformation. These teams influence how we engage with stakeholders, deliver training, and shape organisational change. Locations include Bristol, Sheffield, Warrington, Nottingham, and Preston, with hybrid options available.

• Support external communications and media responses, analyse social media trends, and help shape campaigns on environmental issues.
• Assist with digital engagement projects and explore innovative tools to improve flood resilience.
• Create learning materials, organise events, and support graduate schemes.
• Help run the Environment & Science Graduate Training Scheme, plan sessions, and improve processes.
• Design recruitment content, support outreach, and improve candidate experience.
• Contribute to digital projects, service design, and stakeholder engagement.

We’re looking for individuals who are curious, motivated, and eager to learn. You will:

• Have an interest in communications, digital tools, project coordination, or workforce development.
• Be organised, adaptable, and confident working in a team.
• Demonstrate creativity and problem‑solving skills.

Roles span multiple teams and could help you develop:

• Skills in communications, stakeholder engagement, and digital innovation
• Project and programme support, data handling, and reporting
• Business planning, service design, and continuous improvement
• Confidence using IT tools such as Microsoft Office; experience with Power BI or social media analytics is a bonus.

Experience doesn't have to come from paid work alone. Volunteering, sports teams, or social clubs all count.

To be eligible for the industry placement you will need to meet all the following criteria:

• You are a UK, Commonwealth or EEA (European Economic Area) national.
• You have the right to work in the UK.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree, or an integrated master's programme, and be in their penultimate year of study, or have graduated within the last year (from June 2025 onwards). If successful, you will be required to give evidence of your qualification (expected or awarded).

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