City/Town
National
Region
National
Vacancies
1
Salary Minimum
£34,320 Pro-rata
Post Type
Fixed Term
Job ID
33519
Closing date
22 Mar 2026
Published date
06 Mar 2026
Grade
Staff Grade 4
Role type
Environment & Sustainability
Security check
Basic Check
Job description
The Environment Agency is 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.
Growth is a priority to the government and the Environment Agency. Ensuring there is enough water for new houses and businesses is essential. We already have challenges with growth in Cambridge and Sussex, and this could widen to other areas of the country.
This post will be responsible for providing the data assurance for the retrofitting of water efficient devices in the Greater Cambridge area. As well as quality assuring and analysing the data you will be required to provide the information required for the team to report regularly on the savings made.
In addition to this, you will support the Water Resources Security of Supply team on other relevant projects. You will need to have good analytical and organisational skills, be good at communications and engagement and be able prioritise work.
The role involves working with experts in the Environment Agency in areas and nationally, Defra, MHCLG, Ofwat, Local Authorities, water companies and consultants.
This post is offered until the end of March 2027.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person who loves working with data. You must have experience of working with excel and analysing data. We would be very interested in hearing from you if you have the following experience:
- using and building excel spreadsheets to analyse data
- working with large amounts of data and ability to see and communicate errors and present results
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- a good record of achieving results
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 [email protected]
Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three 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.
QUESTION : Tell us about your experience of achieving one important outcome.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Feedback is generally not available at sift stage
QUESTION : Give an example of when you have had to analyse and interpret data and present it in a useable format
QUESTION : Please describe a situation where the way you communicated with others was key. What was the situation and how did you approach it?
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.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.