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Birmingham , Kidderminster , Shrewsbury , Stafford , Tewkesbury , Fradley

Riversmeet House, Hafren House, Mance House, Units 10&11 Greyfriars Bus Pk, Sentinel House, AQUA HOUSE BIRMINGHAM B3 1AQ

Staff Grade 2

Internship

Full Time

Operational Delivery

£20,507 Pro-rata

We are the Environment Agency. We work with businesses and communities to protect and improve the environment, for people and wildlife. Acting to reduce the impacts of climate change is at the heart of everything we do and the need for our work is becoming ever more important.

We’re offering exciting opportunities this Summer for those interested in pursuing a career in environmental protection to gain valuable experience and developing both personally and professionally. Our internship programme gives you a comprehensive introduction to everything the Environment Agency does, with the opportunity to specialise in a particular department that aligns with your career ambitions. The placements are designed to help you gain experience and valuable skills in areas such as Project Management, Data Analysis, Regulation and Conservation.

We have a range of talented and passionate teams in the West Midlands that will support you in getting hands on experience in fields that actively tackle the impacts of climate change.

There are opportunities in the following teams:

• Partnerships & Strategic Overview (Flood Risk)
• Ground Water & Contaminated Land Team
• Regulated Industry
• River Wye
• Hydrology
• Asset Performance – Water, Land & Biodiversity
• Land and Water / Agricultural Regulation
• Environment Programme
• HS2
• Environmental Regulation
• Analysis & Reporting
• Asset Performance – Flood & Coastal Risk
• Biodiversity and Geomorphology

For more information on the details of these placements, please see the attached Additional Information Document.

Our Academic Internships run for 12 weeks starting on 3rd July until 22nd September 2023.

Please note this position is not suitable for anyone in full time employment or study during the 12 week placement period as they will require working during core office hours.

The West Midland Environment Agency Teams protect and improve the environment to:

• reduce the risks to people and properties from flooding
• help businesses and communities adapt to climate change
• reduce pressures on biodiversity
• help businesses to make sure they don’t harm the environment through pollution or taking too much water
• issue licences and permits, and take action against people who don’t take their environmental responsibilities seriously.

We're looking for applicants who are passionate about protecting the environment are looking to pursue long term careers in the fields of environmental health. You’ll be comfortable learning from others, but also sharing your own knowledge, ideas, and opinions.

To be eligible to apply you’ll need to be in the 2nd or 3rd year of an undergraduate degree, or in post-graduate study.

We are looking for applicants with the following skills:

• Highly personable with enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated and adaptable
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Keen problem solver
• Good analytical skills
• Passion for the environment
• Data and information management skills
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) would be desirable

We are fully committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment which reflects the communities we serve and where everyone can be their authentic self. We welcome applications regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or marital status.

As the internship is short-term, it is likely to be office based / on site rather than remote working from home. You must be able to commute to the designated or preferred office daily at your own expense, this will be discussed in more detail at interview.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in March 2023.

For any questions relating to these roles, please contact: Hannah Hart on 07435773304 or [email protected]