Environment and Science Graduate Training Scheme

Environment and Science Graduate Training Scheme 2026 - 32748

Join the Environment Agency for the Environment and Science Graduate Training Scheme 2026 - 32748. The Scheme offers a permanent 4‑year training programme that will equip you with the skills, experience and confidence to become one of our future technical leaders while making a tangible impact on the communities we serve.

• Work alongside subject experts in your base team.
• Create a personalised development plan that aligns with your professional journey and the needs of the business.
• Collect evidence of your development and skills to progress through professional memberships towards chartership.
• Attend your base office a minimum of two days per week, and visit sites and meetings at other offices as required.
• Take on an incident role after your first year and engage in activity responding to environmental and/or 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 the Environment Agency’s remit of protecting healthy ecosystems.

• Willingness to learn – open to developing skills in new areas.
• 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 to support growth and career development.
• 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 (European Economic Area) national.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Minimum an honours degree in an environment or science related subject, or a master’s or PhD in the field from June 2021 to September 2026, and/or current working knowledge of the subject.
• Some roles may require a driving licence – please check the individual role profile.

After you submit your application, you will receive a link to the online assessment platform “Arctic Shores”. The next steps will be explained, and you can take the test at a time convenient for you. If you need reasonable adjustments, contact eacareerent

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

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns and are fully committed to a diversified workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

If you are applying from the Civil Service, please note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; therefore, you would not be a Crown Servant if appointed.

Artificial intelligence may be used to support your application, but all examples and statements must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Any plagiarism may result in withdrawal of the application.