Water Resources Industrial Placement 2021 - 16997
2
West Midlands
Birmingham
AQUA HOUSE BIRMINGHAM B3 1AQ
Staff Grade 2
Internship
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Analytical, Environment & Sustainability, Geography, Operational Delivery
£19,517 pro-rata
Wanting to further develop your skills? The Environment Agency has exciting opportunities for you to do just that!
We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities.
Our Industrial Placements run for 54 weeks starting in July-August 2021. Giving you plenty of time to gain valuable experience whilst complementing your studies and personal/professional growth.
During your placement working with the Water Resources team, who ensure that water company plans are in place for a safe and secure supply of water now and into the future, you will gain experience and develop your technical skills in areas such as:
- Data handling and analysis
- Converting evidence and data trends into simple communication tools
- Active member of technical projects
- Engagement with water companies
Be part of creating a climate-resilient nation.
We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities.
Our Industrial Placements run for 54 weeks starting in July-August 2021. Giving you plenty of time to gain valuable experience whilst complementing your studies and personal/professional growth.
During your placement working with the Water Resources team, who ensure that water company plans are in place for a safe and secure supply of water now and into the future, you will gain experience and develop your technical skills in areas such as:
- Data handling and analysis
- Converting evidence and data trends into simple communication tools
- Active member of technical projects
- Engagement with water companies
Be part of creating a climate-resilient nation.
OCS Water Resources influence and ensure the right investments are made to protect and enhance the immediate and longer term needs of the environment. Our impact on the environment can be measured in £billions and you will play your part, alongside Water Quality/Evidence Delivery/Account Managers, and Environment Programme teams.
You will work with and learn from experienced members of your appointed team who will coach/mentor you throughout the year, supporting you to reach your potential.
You will work with and learn from experienced members of your appointed team who will coach/mentor you throughout the year, supporting you to reach your potential.
We are looking for applicants who are studying or have recently studied any of the following subjects Geography, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Natural Science, Maths, Coastal processes/management, Geometics/mapping as part of their degree and have a keen interest in flood risk management.
You will have completed a minimum of two years of your degree course but will not have graduated before summer 2020.
We are looking for applicants with some of the following skills and interests:
- High level computer literacy
- Understanding of GIS and data management
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication
- An Inquiring mind
- Team working skills
- Able to take initiative
- Self-starter and can manage own workload
- Interest in the environment and particularly flood risk
You will have completed a minimum of two years of your degree course but will not have graduated before summer 2020.
We are looking for applicants with some of the following skills and interests:
- High level computer literacy
- Understanding of GIS and data management
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication
- An Inquiring mind
- Team working skills
- Able to take initiative
- Self-starter and can manage own workload
- Interest in the environment and particularly flood risk
For any questions relating to this role, please contact: EANWC@environment-agency.gov.uk
All assessments and interviews will be carried out using an online platform such as MS Teams.
Interviews are scheduled to take place from: mid-May 2021
As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve, to achieve this we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation and religion. We also welcome applications for part-time hours.
All assessments and interviews will be carried out using an online platform such as MS Teams.
Interviews are scheduled to take place from: mid-May 2021
As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve, to achieve this we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation and religion. We also welcome applications for part-time hours.
03/05/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
54 weeks
Communicates Effectively
Description: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Please describe why you would like the opportunity to work for the Environment Agency. What will you personally bring to the organisation?
Please describe why you would like the opportunity to work for the Environment Agency. What will you personally bring to the organisation?
Manages Self
Description: Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.
How do you think your experience and/or skills to date will support you during this placement / internship. How will it benefit you in achieving your future career aspirations?
How do you think your experience and/or skills to date will support you during this placement / internship. How will it benefit you in achieving your future career aspirations?
Uses Initiative
Description: Takes action before and/or beyond what is required, owning the outcome.
Please describe a situation where you have gone above and beyond a task showing how you used your own initiative and what extra benefits this brought to the situation. This can be related to any aspect of your life, eg university, volunteering, any work place experience you have had.
Please describe a situation where you have gone above and beyond a task showing how you used your own initiative and what extra benefits this brought to the situation. This can be related to any aspect of your life, eg university, volunteering, any work place experience you have had.
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.
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.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.