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The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.

Job Description

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.

Are you ready to play a key role in delivering positive environmental outcomes for our estuarine and coastal waters?

Our vision is a protected, restored, and resilient estuarine and coastal environment — one that benefits both people and wildlife. If you have the talent and commitment to help us achieve this, we’d love to hear from you.

This role will support the transformational Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) Programme and related research such as the Land Sea Interface project — flagship programmes designed to accelerate our ability to assess the state of our estuaries and coastal waters and transform environmental decision-making. You’ll provide technical and project support for the estuarine and coastal components of the programme and projects, helping to integrate natural capital thinking across the land-sea interface as well as integrating new monitoring into existing systems and enabling a catchment-to-coast approach.

Your work will span from designing monitoring programmes to applying case studies and shaping how we use evidence in our decision-making processes.

Depending on your expertise, you may also contribute to other priority areas such as marine policy and regulation, blue carbon, coastal communities, marine planning, and habitat restoration. A key part of your role will be helping to identify and secure the evidence and information needed to support robust environmental decisions — both within the Environment Agency and across our wider network of partners.

Collaboration is essential. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the Environment Agency as well as with external partners such as Defra, other government bodies, industry, and academia.

The team

You’ll join our Estuaries and Coasts Team in our Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate. We provide leadership on the protection and restoration of our estuaries and coasts. We inform and deliver the government's key environmental objectives; using evidence, expertise,engagement, and innovation to influence policy and legislation, and enhance integrated delivery.

We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued.

We’re a dispersed team, working with others across the country.

Experience/skills Required

In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:

technical knowledge of estuarine, coastal, and marine environments

understanding of the ‘natural capital approach’ and its role in decision making

ability to manage multiple priorities, and to deliver through others to time, budget and quality

ability to deliver on technically challenging projects through coordination of technical experts

excellent communication skills, and ability to clearly present technical information

strong interpersonal skills in managing collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds, and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues

knowledge of marine policy, marine monitoring, environmental regulations, and the Environment Agency’s role and that of delivery partners and stakeholders (desirable, not essential)

You need to be educated to degree level or have relevant professional experience. You’ll have a range of development opportunities and training will be provided as required

Contact and additional information

You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.

You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid.

We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, some travel and overnights may be required.

Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact nina.reader@environment-agency.gov.uk

Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.

Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.

If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.

Length of contract

Up to 31 March 2026

Competence 1

Achieves Results

Description

Achieves Results

Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.

More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.

If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.

Feedback is generally not available at sift stage

QUESTION HERE:

Giving a specific example, please describe how you have delivered a project or piece of work in the face of considerable challenges or obstacles.

Competence 2

Communicates Effectively

Description

Communicates Effectively

Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.

More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.

QUESTION HERE:

Please give an example of when you have used data and information to support your communications.

Competence 3

Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality

Description

Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality

Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods and processes without compromising quality or accuracy.

More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.

QUESTION HERE:

Describe a time when you have implemented an innovative solution to a work issue.

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

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