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Environment Agency Opportunities - Your Environment, Your Career

Job sector: Agricultural & Environmental

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Overview

We’ll introduce you to the Environment Agency in England, and its critical role in creating better places for people and wildlife and supporting sustainable development. You’ll learn about the responsibilities of the Environment Agency with a focus on flood and coastal risk management. You will explore various early career pathways and the range of skills you will use and develop further by working at this organisation. 

What’s Included

This Virtual Work Experience programme includes engaging content designed to introduce you to the Environment Agency's flood and coastal risk management responsibilities, and career pathways. You’ll also complete a series of quizzes and activities to help you develop your understanding.

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

Introduction to the Environment Agency

Explore the Environment Agency's responsibilities, priorities and values, including its work to create better places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development. Learn about how the Environment Agency supports the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and how it works with the Met Office and in collaboration with other organisations. Discover the organisation's role in responding to environmental incidents. You’ll also learn about the Environment Agency’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion and the benefits of working at this organisation.

Flood and Coastal Risk Management

Learn about the Environment Agency’s role in identifying and addressing flooding and coastal erosion risks using science and technology. Discover important terminology and gain insight into how the organisation responds to climate change, engages with communities, and builds flood resilience. You will find out about real-life projects and case studies demonstrating current flood and coastal challenges. You will be introduced to different adaptation and mitigation strategies and innovative solutions.

Asset Management and Engineering

Discover asset management and engineering roles within the Environment Agency, focusing on how engineering and maintenance skills support flood adaptation and environmental goals. Learn about the critical maintenance of flood barriers, as well as the processes behind routine maintenance tasks. You will also find out how projects are planned, delivered, and managed with an emphasis on teamwork, partnership working, problem-solving, and leadership.

Environment, Geography and Science Careers

If you’re passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), learn about the various career roles related to the environment, geography, and science. We will spotlight a career case study and highlight key skills and opportunities in these subject areas.

Careers and Pathways

Take a look at the different early career pathways at the Environment Agency, including industry placements, apprenticeships, and graduate training schemes. This module outlines development opportunities available with the Environment Agency. You’ll also be guided on best practices for application and interview preparation.

Employability Skills

In this final module, you will discover employability skills that apply to roles in any industry, from teamwork to having a positive attitude! We will also look at the Environment Agency's employability skills from its capability dictionary, such as communicating effectively, building and sustaining relationships, and managing self. To complete the course, your final activity is a summary to reflect on your learning.
Award
Certificate of completion
Programme dates
16 June 2025 - 15 February 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

Environment Agency Opportunities - Your Environment, Your Career

Job sector: Agricultural & Environmental

Award
Certificate of completion
Programme dates
16 June 2025 - 15 February 2026

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