Virtual Work Experience Programmes

Programme Dates 16th June 2025 - February 2028

The work of Defra is supported by many different agencies and non-departmental public bodies, including Environment Agency, Natural England and Animal and Plant Health Agency. Our work experience programmes aim to give young people a flavour of the work that all of these organisations undertake. Explore the experiences available below!

Environment Agency Opportunities - Your Environment, Your Career

Overview

The programme will introduce you to the Environment Agency in England, and its critical role in creating better places for people and wildlife and supporting sustainable development. You’ll learn about the responsibilities of the Environment Agency with a focus on flood and coastal risk management. You will explore various early career pathways and the range of skills you will use and develop further by working at this organisation. 

What’s Included

This Virtual Work Experience programme includes engaging content designed to introduce you to the Environment Agency's flood and coastal risk management responsibilities, and career pathways. You’ll also complete a series of quizzes and activities to help you develop your understanding.

Explore the Environment Agency's responsibilities, priorities and values, including its work to create better places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development. Learn about how the Environment Agency supports the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and how it works with the Met Office and in collaboration with other organisations. Discover the organisation's role in responding to environmental incidents. You’ll also learn about the Environment Agency’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion and the benefits of working at this organisation.

On clicking the 'Start application' button you will be asked for some basic contact information before being redirected to Springpod.