Do you want to be part of a life-enhancing organisation committed to sustainability and protecting our natural environment, wildlife, and communities? Bring your enthusiasm and innovation into an inclusive corporate culture that supports and encourages you to help achieve our sustainability, net zero, and climate change goals.
Our 12-week Summer Development Internship Programme (SDIP) provides valuable experience complementing your studies and supporting your personal and professional growth. SDIP is a positive action measure as listed in the Equality Act 2010 helping people overcome certain barriers and improve representation across our workforce. If you’re from a diverse background and eligible for this scheme, we would love you to apply.
You’ll be supported with
- A structured 12-week programme filled with regular learning opportunities
- Mentorship, office buddies, intern community, and access to the Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic network and support services
- A welcome event featuring guest speakers and engagement activities, followed by a closing event to celebrate your success
- Access to a range of training and development courses
This internship will help develop your
- Leadership, inclusive behaviours, and relationship management
- Communication, resilience, and adaptability
- Problem-solving, innovation, continuous improvement, and the use of digital technology
- Corporate knowledge and sustainability awareness
This experience could lead to various career pathways across the Environment Agency and kick start your future! You'll be working on challenging, varied projects that matter and will make a difference.
Assessment Process - Behavioural Based Assessment (BBA)
We assess candidates through behavioural-based assessments, proven to effectively measure aptitude and potential. Once you’ve applied online, you'll receive a link within 24 hours to complete the BBA. This includes game-based tasks that are analysed and scored. You’ll have the opportunity to practice the test before starting the assessment. Full details, including contacts for assistance and neurodiversity support, are available in the Additional Information pack.
The team
You will work with and learn from experienced and professional team members who will coach and mentor you during your internship.
Depending on location, you'll be active in different types of work and involved in the delivery of various projects, all of which will enhance your knowledge and skills.
You will gain experience, learn about our organisation through working in different areas, gaining insight to develop ideas for a future career.
Experience/skills required
You will be someone with a genuine interest in the environment and be passionate about creating a better place for people and wildlife. You will be flexible in your approach and have determination to make positive change happen.
We are looking for applicants with a variety of skills and behaviours, and the willingness to develop within new areas.
You could be in a role which develops your
- People leadership
- Inclusive behaviours
- Communications
- Relationship management
- Resilience
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Continuous improvement
- Innovation
- Use of digital technology
- Corporate knowledge
- Awareness of sustainability
We will ask about your preferences in the application form, and we will contact you to find out more about your interests and align these to the roles we have to offer.
Please review the Additional Information pack for more details.Eligibility criteria To be eligible for this Internship you will need to meet ALL criteria in each section listed below:
Criteria 1
- You are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background*
- You are a UK Commonwealth or EEA National
- You have the right to work in the UK
*Criteria is based on the Government’s agreed list of ethnic groups as used in the 2021 Census and includes ‘Asian or British Asian’, ‘Black, Black British, Caribbean or African’, ‘Mixed or multiple ethnic groups’ and ‘any other ethnic group’. To see a detailed list of the ethnic groups eligible for this internship please review the additional information pack attached to this application form.
Criteria 2
- At the point of application, you are in your final year of an undergraduate degree or master’s degree programme
OR
- You have graduated from an undergraduate degree or master’s degree programme within the last 12 months (from June 2024).
Criteria 3
You are currently studying or have studied a degree in any subject**, although we’re particularly interested to hear from you if you studied with a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
**If successful, you will be required to provide evidence of your qualification (expected or awarded).Contact and additional information We welcome applicants from all locations but cannot guarantee roles in every area. Apply now and specify your preferred location
Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training/support needed. After a comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and opportunities to progress your career with us via professional training routes such as apprenticeships and degree programmes.
Internships start in June running for 12 weeks. You will be eligible to apply for any advertised roles advertised during your time with us.
Interviews will be held in February 2025, using the MS Teams online platform.
Who we are
We are inspiring the people we work with to help the country to not only survive but thrive through the challenges of a changing climate. We want to keep people safe and protect the things that matter to us all – our natural spaces, our wildlife and our future.
We are committed to making our organisation as diverse as the environment and represents the communities we serve. Our society and environment are changing, bringing us new challenges all the time. We need a diverse workforce to help us deliver better for the different communities we serve.
Joining the Environment Agency provides you with the opportunity to pursue many career paths whilst you are with us – developing complementary skills in frontline place-based delivery, shaping and influencing future strategic direction and providing inspirational and creative leadership.
