Land and Water Environment Officer A - 31823
The Environment Agency is committed to diversity and inclusion and strives to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Water quality, including the regulation of major water companies, is a top priority. As an Environment Officer in the Land and Water team, you will play a frontline role in protecting and enhancing the environment, helping to deliver a cleaner, healthier, and safer world for people and wildlife.
Your work will span a wide range of environmental challenges — from regulating permitted and illegal activities to safeguarding rivers and waterways. As a regulator, you will be expected to take enforcement action where businesses or individuals fail to comply with the law, which may include preparing evidence and attending court.
Incident response is a key part of this role. You will take on an incident role and be ready to respond to environmental emergencies or support business continuity when needed. An incident role is an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Full training on incidents will be provided. Further information on incident response is in your candidate pack.
You will enter the role at EOA grade and follow a structured development programme to progress to EOB grade. This process is expected to take up to 18 months and is awarded upon demonstrating the required capabilities. In the initial months, some training will be residential, lasting 3 to 5 days at a time for at least 3 weeks in total. This will require travel and overnight stays to complete the training.
The team
Land and Water Teams are on the frontline of impact. They walk fields, monitor abstraction, and support stakeholders meeting farming and water quality standards. They regulate discharges from all sectors, including Anglian Water, ensuring responsible water use. During pollution incidents, they lead swift coordinated responses, limiting environmental harm and restoring catchment health. Whether managing abstraction pressure during drought, improving bathing water quality, or holding polluters to account, they safeguard LNA’s most valuable asset: water.
Experience/skills Required
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including being tactful with customers.
* Self-motivation and the ability to prioritise workload and adapt to changeable circumstances.
* An ability to make timely and rational decisions based on relevant information and experience.
* A desire to help protect and improve the environment. A knowledge of environmental issues, especially those associated with the Water sector, would be beneficial but not essential.
* A desire and ability to learn
* Full UK drivers’ licence.
In addition to the above, the ideal candidates must have a positive attitude, be confident in engaging with staff and members of the public (over the phone and in person) and be comfortable working both on their own and within a team.
Contact and additional information
The successful candidate can be based at Lincoln, Kettering, Spalding or Peterborough. We support flexible working, so please include any preferences on your application.
This role involves travel (for inspections, incident response and to attend meetings), so a full driving licence is essential.
All necessary training, equipment and support will be provided.
Interviews will be held the week commencing 13/10/2025. If you have any questions, contact Laura.boath@environment-agency.gov.uk
Please note that your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection, so please draw out your skills and experience. We do not accept CVs.
Competencies
* Communicates Effectively
* Focuses on Customers and Partners
* Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
* Works in Teams
Role specific license requirements: Full UK Driving Licence
Important policy notes 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 is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment. For more information about supplier opportunities, visit government guidance on Crown Commercial Service.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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