Business and Communications Industry Placement 2026 - 32750

Environment Agency; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with ethical investment

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible hours and time back for overtime

Job summary

A leading environmental organisation in the UK is offering a Business and Communications Industry Placement for 2026, with opportunities in multiple locations including Preston. This role includes diverse responsibilities such as supporting communications, digital engagement, and project coordination while offering a chance to develop key skills in a public organisation. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree and possess a keen interest in communications and project coordination. A generous benefits package is provided, including substantial annual leave and a robust pension plan.

Qualifications

• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn.
• Will be required to give evidence of qualification upon success.
• Demonstrate creativity and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interest in communications

Project coordination

Creativity

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Creativity

Problem solving

Education

Currently enrolled in undergraduate degree or master's program

Job description

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What you’ll do

Your work will vary depending on the team, but could include:

• 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.

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

What you’ll gain

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.

After you have submitted your application, you will be sent a link to access Arctic Shores for an online assessment. The next steps will be explained, and you can take the test at a time convenient for you. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

Experience and skills

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.

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
  Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree, or an integrated master’s program, and be in their penultimate year of study, or have graduated within the last year (from June 2025 onwards).

If successful, you will be required to give evidence of your qualification (expected or awarded).

Additional information

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. You’ll receive full training, equipment, and support during induction, plus a generous benefits package:

• Pension: Around 19% contribution to a career-average scheme invested in ethical, renewable energy businesses.
• Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, for work-life balance.
• Flexibility: Hybrid options, flexible hours, and time back for overtime.

Length of contract: Up to 52 weeks.

Applications close on 15 February 2026; interviews in April; offers by June. Apply early and make an impact!

Join our information call on 28 January 2026 at 12 PM to learn more. Please find joining details in the Additional Candidate Pack.

Email [e-mail] for queries.

About the Environment Agency

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and to reflecting the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra.