Environment and Science Graduate Training Scheme

Environment and Science Graduate Training Scheme 2026 - 32748

Applications close 15 February; interviews in April; offers in May.

Kickstart your career with purpose. Shape the future with the Environment Agency. This permanent, 4‑year Graduate Training Scheme will develop you into a future technical leader while you make a real impact on the communities we serve.

You will gain the skills, experience and confidence to become a technical leader. You will be supported through Continuing Professional Development and a role to work towards chartership with a relevant professional body.

• Work alongside subject experts in your base team.
• Create a personalised development plan that aligns with your professional journey and the needs of the business.
• Collect evidence of your development and skills to progress through professional memberships towards chartership.
• Attend your base office at least 2 days per week and visit sites and meetings at other offices as required.
• Take on an incident role after the first year and engage in activity responding to environmental and/or flood incidents.

• Perform duties that enhance your technical skills.
• Take and reflect on opportunities to develop personal and leadership skills.
• Actively participate in the Graduate Trainee community.
• Collaborate with other teams to gain a broader understanding of the Environment Agency's remit for protecting healthy ecosystems.

• Willingness to learn – open to developing skills in new areas.
• Environmental commitment – genuine interest in protecting and improving healthy ecosystems.
• Passion for impact – motivated to effect change for a better environment.
• Networking ability – skilled at building and maintaining professional connections to support growth.
• Strong communication – able to collaborate effectively with others.
• Flexibility and adaptability – ready to adjust your approach when circumstances change.
• Organisational skills – capable of planning and managing your time proactively.
• Prioritisation – able to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities at once.

To be eligible for the Graduate Training Scheme you must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• You are a UK, Commonwealth or EEA national.
• You have the right to work in the UK.
• You have a minimum of an honours degree in an environmental or science related subject (see individual job roles for more information).
• You have graduated with an environment or science based degree, masters or PhD from June 2021 to September 2026 and/or have current working knowledge of the subject.
• Some roles require a driving licence, please see individual role profiles to confirm.

• Pension – around 19 % contribution to a career‑average scheme invested in ethical, renewable energy businesses.
• Leave – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexibility – full‑time role with hybrid options, flexible hours and time back for overtime.
• Support – access buddies, mentors, peer groups and staff networks from day one.

You are invited to apply for this role. If you have any reasonable adjustments required, please contact eacareerent

We welcome applicants who may have had limited opportunities to gain industry experience and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We also support flexible working patterns for all vacancies.