Industrial Placement - Biodiversity and Geomorphology Team - 9440
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London, South East
Welwyn Garden City
Alchemy, Bessemer Road, AL7 1HE
Staff Grade 2
Fixed Term
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£18,102 pro rata
We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment. Acting to reduce the impacts of a changing climate on people and wildlife is at the heart of everything we do. We work with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for the environment who is looking to develop their technical and interpersonal skills as part of a friendly but hardworking team. The post will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to gain industry experience and actively contribute towards delivery of the extremely varied work conducted by the Biodiversity and Geomorphology team in the Hertfordshire and North London Area.
You’ll join a Team of ecologists and geomorphologists. We deliver technical advice and guidance to all aspects of the Environment Agency’s work including our capital schemes, operations, incident response, regulation, strategies and plans, Local Authority planning consultations, advisory work and habitat enhancement projects. We deal daily with the public, NGOs, Local Authorities, Water Companies, developers and landowners assessing ecological risks and collaboratively delivering ecological benefits.
This role is open for applications from undergraduates between their second and third year of study at the time of summer 2019.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, well organised and pro-active individual with a strong desire to pursue a career in the environmental sector. The role will involve a mixture of field and office based work and would appeal particularly to those with an interest in Ecology, Biology, Geography or Earth Sciences.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, well organised and pro-active individual with a strong desire to pursue a career in the environmental sector. The role will involve a mixture of field and office based work and would appeal particularly to those with an interest in Ecology, Biology, Geography or Earth Sciences.
Closing date: 7th January 2019 at 23:55 hours
It is envisaged that following assessment the successful applicant will take up the post following completion of their second year of study in summer 2019.
For further information regarding this post please contact Ben Radbone.
Email: Benjamin.radbone@environment-agency.gov.uk
Tel: 07833 057594
It is envisaged that following assessment the successful applicant will take up the post following completion of their second year of study in summer 2019.
For further information regarding this post please contact Ben Radbone.
Email: Benjamin.radbone@environment-agency.gov.uk
Tel: 07833 057594
07/01/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
12 months
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Manages Self
Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach.
Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.
Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.
Works in Teams
Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
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.