Graduate Intern - River basin planning - 16930
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South East
Reading
Kings Meadow House
Staff Grade 3
Fixed Term
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£23,963 pro-rata
Are you interested in an environmental career? We are looking to appoint a paid Graduate Intern on a fixed term 12 month contract. As a team member in the Catchment Planning and Programmes team you will be office based, working directly with the river basin planning programme delivery manager to ensure the successful implementation of the river basin management plan consultations. This is an essential part of the review and update of the river basin management plans that will be published in 2022.
This role is extremely varied and draws upon a diverse range of transferable skills. This internship could be a great first step for someone with a passion for the environment to expand their personal development. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to apply for internal jobs with the Environment Agency.
Environment Agency internship applications can be made by students graduating this year or those who have graduated in the last two years, with at least a degree or foundation degree. The successful candidate must have a passion for the environment and is likely to have an ‘environmental’ based degree such as geography or environmental studies.
This role is extremely varied and draws upon a diverse range of transferable skills. This internship could be a great first step for someone with a passion for the environment to expand their personal development. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to apply for internal jobs with the Environment Agency.
Environment Agency internship applications can be made by students graduating this year or those who have graduated in the last two years, with at least a degree or foundation degree. The successful candidate must have a passion for the environment and is likely to have an ‘environmental’ based degree such as geography or environmental studies.
You will be part of the national Catchment Planning and Programmes team in Operations Catchment Services. This is part of national operations, but our aspiration is to work with Area teams as 'one operation' across the business.
Our team vision is to help deliver cleaner air and water in our cities and rural landscapes, protect threatened species and provide richer wildlife habitats.
We promote an inclusive culture and welcome all applicants.
Our team vision is to help deliver cleaner air and water in our cities and rural landscapes, protect threatened species and provide richer wildlife habitats.
We promote an inclusive culture and welcome all applicants.
This role is extremely varied and draws upon a diverse range of transferable skills. We are looking for someone:
• Has a passion for the environment
• Who is enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Who is flexible to the approach to work but driven and self-motivated
• Can organise and plan their own work on a daily basis
• Can use standard IT packages efficiently to deliver work, but be able to learn specialised systems as required
Excellent communication skills are a must as you’ll be working with a diverse range of people.
The key things we’re looking for are transferable skills and capabilities, so do not be put off applying if you do not have the exact skills.
• Has a passion for the environment
• Who is enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Who is flexible to the approach to work but driven and self-motivated
• Can organise and plan their own work on a daily basis
• Can use standard IT packages efficiently to deliver work, but be able to learn specialised systems as required
Excellent communication skills are a must as you’ll be working with a diverse range of people.
The key things we’re looking for are transferable skills and capabilities, so do not be put off applying if you do not have the exact skills.
Environment Agency internship applications can be made by students graduating this year, or in the last two years, with at least a degree or foundation degree.
This is an office based role in Reading, UK. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic access to the office is restricted and you will initially be required to work remotely from home. You will be provided with the necessary equipment to do this.
Occasional travel required (subject to covid restrictions) to national team meetings in England.
We promote an inclusive culture and welcome all applicants, including disabled, LGBT+ or Black Asian and Minority Ethnic.
If you have any questions please contact Clive Phillips by emailing RBMPConsultation@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews will be hosted on Zoom or MS teams in May.
This is an office based role in Reading, UK. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic access to the office is restricted and you will initially be required to work remotely from home. You will be provided with the necessary equipment to do this.
Occasional travel required (subject to covid restrictions) to national team meetings in England.
We promote an inclusive culture and welcome all applicants, including disabled, LGBT+ or Black Asian and Minority Ethnic.
If you have any questions please contact Clive Phillips by emailing RBMPConsultation@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews will be hosted on Zoom or MS teams in May.
19/04/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Until 30/06/2022
Environmental Awareness
1) Tell us why you would like us to consider you for this position
2) What would you like to achieve as a Graduate Intern with the Environment Agency?
2) What would you like to achieve as a Graduate Intern with the Environment Agency?
Data and Information Management
Give us an example of where you have had to gather, manage and use data to achieve an outcome?
Achieves Results
Describe a time where you have worked with others on a challenging project/piece of work and explain what the challenges were?
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.