The Environment Agency protect and improve the environment. Climate Change is the biggest risk we face. We are planning for future flood scenarios including a 4 Degrees C rise in global temperature and are working with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife. Field Operations protect people and the environment by maintaining and operating our flood and coastal risk management assets and responding to incidents. This hands-on role involves: • Leading and working together with a team and being outside in all weathers; • Coaching and mentoring Team Members and colleagues to increase skills, knowledge and experience; • Your team will use a variety of tools and equipment to carry out tasks such as small projects and operation of plant and equipment; • Providing response to flood and environmental incidents inside and outside of normal working hours by participating, training and exercising. Deploying sandbags, temporary barriers, mobile pumps and pollution equipment; • Carrying out regular checks and inspections of equipment, such as tools, personal protective equipment and vehicles We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment. As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve and continue to develop diversity throughout our workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, or religion. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises, having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and is an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.