BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION APPRENTICESHIP
Climate change will significantly impact the Environment Agency’s work. As part of our commitment to protecting people and nature, we are responsible for:
- Taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Regulating low-carbon and renewable energy schemes
- Helping people and wildlife adapt to the impacts of a changing climate
We consider the effects of severe weather and a changing climate in everything we do. To ensure we are prepared, we:
- Assess how climate change affects the environment and what it means for our customers—for example, the impact on water demand and availability
- Design our flood defences and infrastructure to remain effective in a changing environment
- Develop robust plans to respond to emergencies such as floods and droughts
- Provide advice, guidance, and technical information to help customers and partners factor in climate change—for instance, supporting local planning authorities in using future flood allowances when assessing flood risk
By taking these steps, we help communities, businesses, and the natural environment build resilience to climate change.
Environment and Business
The Operations Catchment Services (OCS) Team is part of the Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate. This friendly and dispersed team collaborates with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country.
In E&B, a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture is fostered, ensuring everyone feels valued. The team leverages evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy and legislation, and secure resources.
We are excited to announce two Grade 2 Business Admin Apprenticeship positions. If you are interested in joining our dynamic team and contributing to impactful projects, find out more in the detailed job description below.
Business Admin Apprenticeships
Are you looking for your first step into administration or considering a career change? This entry-level role plays a vital part in our Water Quality Operations Catchment Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our ongoing success and future challenges protecting the environment for wildlife and people. You will gain valuable experience, develop key skills, and be supported in your development.
You’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan, and we’ll help you find a suitable role. Training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities are:
- Provide administrative support to line managers and senior colleagues.
- Organise meetings, prepare papers, take minutes, and coordinate events.
- Manage business planning trackers, risks, and performance measures.
- Support executive teams with data management, correspondence, and queries.
- Prioritise urgent or sensitive work to ensure appropriate handling.
- Help to ensure that processes run smoothly and efficiently.