32750 - Business and Communications Industry Placement 2026

Environment Agency; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A public environmental agency in the UK seeks passionate individuals for a 12-month industry placement starting in September. This role offers hands-on experience in external communications, digital engagement, and project work. Ideal for candidates interested in making a difference in environmental issues, the position provides mentorship and skill development in a collaborative setting. Applicants should have completed at least two years of an undergraduate degree or graduated in the past year. Hybrid work options are available across several UK locations.

Benefits

Mentorship and support

Opportunities for skill development

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Strong interest in environmental issues and communications.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to various situations.
• Organized and confident in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support external communications and media responses.
• Assist with digital engagement projects.
• Create learning materials and support events.
• Help run the Graduate Training Scheme.
• Design recruitment content and improve outreach.
• Contribute to service design and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Interest in communications

Project coordination

Digital tools

Teamwork

Creativity

Problem-solving

Education

Completed at least two years of an undergraduate degree

Graduated within the last 12 months

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Social media analytics

Job description

Want to make a real difference for people and the environment? At the Environment Agency, we're looking for passionate individuals to help tackle some of the biggest environmental challenges.

Our 12-month industry placements, starting in September, offer hands‑on experience while building skills that matter. This is more than a placement, it’s an opportunity to learn, grow, and explore career pathways that could lead to your next big step.

Support you can count on:

From day one, you'll have a mentor, office buddy, and access to training and networks to help you thrive. You'll join a career entrant community and a welcome event packed with learning and networking.

You'll work with experienced professionals in communications, digital innovation, workforce development, and service transformation. These teams influence how we engage with stakeholders, deliver training, and shape organisational change.

Locations include Bristol, Sheffield, Warrington, Nottingham, and Preston, with hybrid options available.

What you'll do:

• Supporting external communications and media responses, analysing social media trends, and helping shape campaigns on environmental issues.
• Assisting with digital engagement projects and exploring innovative tools to improve flood resilience.
• Creating learning materials, organising events, and supporting graduate schemes.
• Helping run the Environment & Science Graduate Training Scheme, planning sessions, and improving processes.
• Designing recruitment content, supporting outreach, and improving candidate experience.
• Contributing to digital projects, service design, and stakeholder engagement.

You’ll gain skills in communications, project coordination, data handling, and stakeholder engagement, while learning how a large public organisation operates.

Application Process

Apply online and share your skills, motivations, and interest in the role. Complete a Behavioural-Based Assessment (BBA) – an interactive, game-style test with practice options. Shortlisted candidates will attend one virtual interview. Full details, including support for neurodiverse applicants, are in the Candidate Pack.

The team

Our Business & Communications teams work behind the scenes to keep the Environment Agency running effectively and connected. From shaping external messaging and digital engagement to supporting workforce development and service transformation, these teams influence how we communicate, innovate, and deliver change. You'll join a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment where creativity and problem‑solving are valued, and where your contribution helps improve services for people and the environment.

Experience/skills required

We're looking for individuals who are curious, motivated, and eager to learn. You will:

• Have an interest in communications, digital tools, project coordination, or workforce development.
• Be organised, adaptable, and confident working in a team.
• Demonstrate creativity and problem‑solving skills.

Roles span multiple teams and could help you develop:

• Skills in communications, stakeholder engagement, and digital innovation
• Project and programme support, data handling, and reporting
• Business planning, service design, and continuous improvement

Confidence using IT tools such as Microsoft Office; experience with Power BI or social media analytics is a bonus.

Experience doesn't have to come from paid work alone. Volunteering, sports teams, or social clubs all count.

To see more about the roles on offer and our widespread office locations, please read the Additional Candidate Pack attached to this advert.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the Industry Placement you will need to meet all the following criteria:

Criteria 1

• You are a UK, Commonwealth or EEA (European Economic Area) national
• You have the right to work in the UK

Criteria 2

• You've completed at least two years of an undergraduate degree or graduated (undergraduate or postgraduate) within the last 12 months (from June 2025).
• *If successful, you will be required to give evidence of your qualification (expected or awarded).