Environment and Science Graduate Training Scheme

Environment and Science Graduate Training Scheme 2026 - 32748

Join the Environment Agency to kickstart your career with purpose. This permanent 4‑year Graduate Training Scheme offers you the opportunity to develop technical and leadership skills, progress through professional membership towards chartership, and make a real impact on communities.

• Work alongside subject experts in your base team.
• Create a personalised development plan aligned 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 at least 2 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: openness to developing skills in new areas.
• Environmental commitment: genuine interest in protecting and improving healthy ecosystems.
• Passion for impact: motivation to effect change for a better environment.
• Networking ability: skill at building and maintaining professional connections to support growth and career development.
• Strong communication: ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Flexibility and adaptability: readiness to adjust your approach when circumstances change.
• Organisational skills: capability to plan and manage your time proactively.
• Prioritisation: ability to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities at once.

To be eligible for the Graduate Training Scheme you will need to meet ALL the following criteria:

• You are a UK, Commonwealth or EEA national.
• You have the right to work in the UK.
• You have a minimum honours degree in an environment or science related subject (see individual job roles for more information).
• You have graduated with an environment or science based degree, masters or PhD from June 2021 to September 2026 and/or have current working knowledge of the subject.
• Some roles may require a driving licence – please see individual role profiles to confirm.

• Pension: ~19 % contribution to a career‑average scheme invested 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 the online assessment site “Arctic Shores”. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact eacareerent

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