ABOUT USProtecting People, Nature and Our Climate Future
At the Environment Agency, we’re dedicated to keeping people safe and protecting the things that matter to us all – our natural spaces, our wildlife and our future.
We do this by being a delivery organisation. We’re a Category 1 responder, a regulator and a partner – working creatively and inclusively to lead and respond to change.
Climate change is the biggest challenge we face. We inspire the people we work with to help the country not only survive, but to thrive through the challenges of a changing climate.
Our ambition is to create a net zero nation, resilient to climate change. We’re working to help the country become better prepared for its impacts while taking action to prevent further climate change.
Our society and the environment are ever changing – as are the challenges all of us face. We need a diverse workforce to help us deliver better for the diverse communities and environment we serve.
When you’re with the Environment Agency, you’re part of a people-led culture that supports you to build a career and legacy that matters.
Our Climate Ambition
The Environment Agency’s long-term goals for England are:
- Healthy air, land and water supporting nature’s recovery.
- Sustainable growth.
- A nation resilient to climate change.
With 6 guiding principles for how we’ll fulfil our responsibilities over the next 5 years, against our long-term goals, our ambition is set out in.
Our organisation
The Environment Agency was established in 1996 to protect and improve the environment. We have over 12,000 employees. Our head office is in Bristol and we have another office in London. We have offices across England, divided into 14 areas listed below. See a map of our areas.
The Environment Agency is made up of different teams, working together across different regions with one shared mission – to create a better place.
CAREERS
Here, you can play a vital role in its protection. With purposeful, influential work that enhances lives, places and communities now and in the future.
Tackling climate and biodiversity emergencies means we need to think and work differently when it comes to what we do and how we do it. It also means drawing on our greatest strengths – our culture, and the commitment of our colleagues and partners.
As one team with one mission – to create a better place – this is how we do things. We:
- Focus on outcomes: deliver our commitments.
- Think big, act early, be visible.
- Seek partnership, show leadership, take responsibility.
- Innovate, move fast, stay agile.
- Value difference: include everyone.
- Be kind, stay safe and grow.
We’ll encourage you to collaborate and embrace every opportunity, as we invest in and empower you to shape your career.
