Location
Ely

Hours
Full Time, Permanent

Salary
£28,859 rising to £34,320 after approximately 18 months

About the Role
As an Environment Officer – Land & Water, you'll join one of our frontline regulatory teams, working with businesses, farmers, landowners, and communities to protect and improve the local environment. You will regulate activities that affect both water quality and quantity, including water companies to ensure discharges and operations don’t harm people or the environment; farms and agricultural premises of all sizes, including sites with intensive pig and poultry production; and abstraction licences for those taking water from rivers or groundwater for crop irrigation, cooling systems, or drinking supply.

You’ll carry out inspections, ensure compliance with environmental permits, and when needed, take enforcement action. In serious cases, this could include preparing evidence for prosecution and giving evidence in court. This is a role where you will see tangible results from your work, whether it’s preventing pollution, improving a watercourse, or protecting precious ecosystems.

You’ll also engage directly with customers, communities, and operators; travel frequently, sometimes at short notice, to inspect sites and respond to issues; work collaboratively with colleagues across the Environment Agency; and get involved in incident response, including out-of-hours working when required (full training provided and additional payments may apply). All Environment Officers have a designated incident role and will be trained and supported to take part in our national incident response framework.

We provide full training, equipment, and support for your safety and success, alongside a culture that supports career progression, diversity, and inclusion. Overtime opportunities are available for incident and standby work.

Experience
Customer service experience is essential as you will be working with the public and regulated operators. Experience in a scientific or regulatory environment is advantageous but not required as full training will be provided.

About you
A passion for environmental protection and the resilience to work in a challenging but highly rewarding field. You must hold a full UK driving licence. You will be expected to travel frequently, sometimes at short notice, and participate in incident response duties including occasional out-of-hours work.

Qualifications
A GCSE (Grade A–C or equivalent) in a science-related subject OR equivalent practical experience is required.