Environment and Science Graduate Training Scheme
The Environment Agency are recruiting environment and science professionals of the future, onto our (approximately) four-year Environment and Science Graduate Training Scheme (ES-GTS). Successful candidates will be welcomed into one of a diverse range of permanent, environment(al) and science -based roles across the Environment Agency.
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in creating better places for people and wildlife?
The Environment Agency is hiring individuals with a passion for the environment, who are ready and eager to kickstart their careers in water and environmental management, as scientists, or as environmentalists.
Graduate Trainees on the scheme will be shaping their career whilst working on exciting and challenging projects. This will enable them to develop skills and knowledge with ongoing support every step of the way, from your line manager, technical coach, other colleagues, as well as the network of trainees on the scheme.
The scheme provides the framework, mentoring, and identifies opportunities for success in your chosen profession. The blended learning approach we offer includes a combination of approaches, including; events, training modules, professional development mentoring, and on-the-job experience to help you build skills, competency, and knowledge.
After building expertise in a role or department, with the support of professional development mentors, Graduate Trainees will be ready to apply for accreditation with the relevant professional body.
Why consider the Environment and Science Graduate Training Scheme
You will be able to put your degree to effective use straight away. Your time will be spent working directly on projects and initiatives where you will “earn and learn” as part of your team’s core business activity. Incorporating structured learning and development focusing on building your skills and technical knowledge into your day-to-day work activities.
Whichever role you apply for, climate change and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do. You will help create a better place, now and for future generations.
As an environment and science professional, you will be integral to helping us to tackle the challenges of today and years to come.
Are you ready to help us create better places for people, wildlife, and the environment? Join us!
The ES-GTS is unique in that graduates are recruited for specific roles across different teams and offices in our fourteen Operational Areas in England.
You can learn more about our organisational structure via our website.
No matter your role, the scheme will prepare you to apply for professional accreditation through either CIWEM or another relevant professional body.
For further information about the ES-GTS please email [email protected]
Available roles
Recruitment is now complete for 2024. This page will next be updated in Autumn 2024.