Salary: £27,245 Staff Grade: 3 Locations: Romsey, Pevensey, Exeter, Bodmin, Fradley, Nottingham, Farnham, Wallingford, Welwyn Garden City, Kettering, Spalding, Huntingdon, Kelvedon, Lincoln, Norwich, Ipwich, Leeds, York, Beverley, Rotherham, Warrington, Preston, Penrith, Newcastle, Darlington Post Type / Working Pattern: Permanent, Full Time, flexible working available About Us: Being part of one of our regulatory teams is one of the most important roles at the EA (Environment Agency). We regulate everything from what is discharged into our rivers, to operators of waste management facilities, farms and other land management activities across a range of urban and rural sites, all of which may impact on the local environment. Whilst our officers deal with a wide range of environmental issues, you will be part of one of our new teams with the sole focus on either compliance of one of the nine water companies across the country or the enforcement of water company activities in one of our four enforcement hubs. These new teams will play one of the most important roles at the Environment Agency, identifying and investigating offences and compliance issues that have impacted the environment. Why Choose Us: Make a Significant Impact: At the EA (Environment Agency) your work has the power to create a lasting impact. Our work addresses national level issues and regulation of the Water Industry comes right at the top of our list. The EA plays a lead role in preserving and protecting precious ecosystems and everything else associated with water use through effective regulation and prosecution. Your contributions directly protect and enhance the environment, ensuring a brighter future for all. Dynamic and Rewarding: Join a team that thrives on tackling national challenges head-on. At the EA, you'll be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment, working alongside passionate professionals who share your commitment to making a difference. Focus on Results: Our work goes beyond rhetoric, as we deliver tangible results. From successfully implementing industry regulations to restoring polluted water bodies, the EA has a track record of achieving meaningful outcomes that positively impact both people and the planet. Continuous Growth: Your professional development matters to us. We provide a range of opportunities for growth, including tailored training programs, mentorship initiatives, and access to cutting-edge technologies. At the EA, you'll continuously grow your skills and expertise, staying at the forefront of environmental innovation. Join a Values-Driven Organisation: Ethical and values-driven, the EA upholds integrity, transparency, and environmental stewardship. By joining us, you align yourself with an organisation that holds itself accountable and genuinely cares about creating a sustainable and resilient future. Collaborative Community: At the EA, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. You'll work with diverse teams, bringing together experts from various fields to tackle complex environmental challenges. Together, we foster a supportive and inclusive community that encourages collaboration, creativity, and knowledge exchange. What will you do: You’ll be providing support with administrative tasks such as managing responses to internal and external queries, managing various data streams, carrying out routine interpretation of data and preparing simple reports. Your role includes: Technical regulatory administration tasks e.g. arranging interviews, liaising with disclosure officers and lawyers. Supporting the team to respond to information requests and enquiries from customers. Maintaining and updating our filing systems to ensure information is accessible and accurate. Processing procurement requests for the team, including PPE and environmental incident response equipment (e.g. lifejacket maintenance). Providing administrative support to team leaders and senior officers as needed. What you’ll need: Essential You’ll need GCSE Grade 4 / Grade C or above in a science related subject (or equivalent). We’re big on teamwork, it’s an essential part of how we operate so you’ll need to be a great team player, come with a flexible approach, be able to manage your own time, plan and prioritise your work and effectively manage the expectations of the teams you support. An effective communicator both verbally and in writing with a keen eye for detail, you’ll have an acute understanding of the importance of handling sensitive information correctly and be ultra confident in working with common Microsoft Office applications. We’d like you have some previous regulatory experience and/or scientific background, but if this is your first role or a career change, we would expect you to draw upon previous scientific knowledge while going through relevant training. The key things we’re looking for are transferrable skills and capabilities, so do not be put off applying if you don’t have experience in this sector. The most important thing we are looking for is a passion for environmental improvement and resilience to succeed. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role. What’s in it for you: You’ll benefit from a culture that embraces difference and is inclusive where you’ll feel supported and trusted to do the right thing. We’ll invest in you and allow you to grow and shape your career. What’s more, you’ll have access to our great benefits package including: A salary up to £27,245 A generous pension scheme. Overtime opportunities through standby and incident pay. 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays for full-time employees. Two additional days for paid environmental outcomes giving you the opportunity to take part in community activities. Great career opportunities. Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave scheme. Options for flexible and / or part-time working may be considered on a case-by-case basis. As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve. To achieve this, we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, and religion. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Click apply and start your application today! Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the UK's biggest environmental organisation. Join us, and together, let's tackle the challenges of a changing climate and build a more sustainable future. Apply now and embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career journey with the Environment Agency. Please note that a reserve list will be held, and you may be offered other roles in other locations including temporary roles, that may be similarly aligned to this role. Closing date for applications is 9 th of September. Interview Dates: 23rd September – 11th October