Public Sector job in Sheffield

Hydrometry & Telemetry (H&T) Officer 2 working within south and west Yorkshire, but specifically, around the Sheffield region. A highly motivated individual required to work in the field in all weather conditions, often alone and sometimes in remote locations. Work will involve the installation, maintaining and operating of various types of H&T assets across the area, ensuring the highest quality

This is a technical role providing scientific data, assessment & advice to help Environment Agency & wider Defra Group improve the environment. The evidence you develop will inform implementation of current & future sustainable farming practices. You will:• apply scientific knowledge & experience to identify data requirements to address specific evidence needs• scope & undertake analyses of l

We are looking for a fun and enthusiastic person to help support two of our managers and their wider Evidence and Risk teams. You will provide great administrative and team support, helping to plan and arrange meetings and travel, coordinate and schedule leave arrangements and other general support to help the team function as smoothly and efficiently as possible. A high level of initiative is re

Waste Regime Operational Services (WROS) plan, monitor and deliver compliance and enforcement activity for the following areas of waste regulation; Separate Collections, Material Facilities, Packaging, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), Batteries, International Waste Shipments. The roles also work with colleagues across the business to deliver Waste Regulatory Reform. You will be r

We are looking to recruit a grade 4 flood risk Modelling Standards and Data Officer. As part of Evidence and Risk you’ll be on the frontline of providing the evidence to tackle the climate emergency. This role has specific focus on supporting the delivery of our Modelling standards project and the Flood Model Data Improvements Project; making this is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate t

We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment. Acting to reduce the impacts of a changing climate on people and wildlife is at the heart of everything we do. We work with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife. All our work is supported by data. It informs our strategies an

Would you like to help the Environment Agency become more effective at managing its knowledge and information? The Knowledge Management team supports the business to capture, share and manage their knowledge encouraging the use of the latest M365 capabilities. We are currently recruiting a Manager who will be responsible for leading a team of technical specialists with the remit to:- Shape the di

Inventing the Future, Creating the Plan and Enabling Operations.The pressure on water resources continues to be evident and increasing challenges will be felt with a growing population and changing climate. Without intervention England will see significant supply deficits by 2050 and increasing impacts on the environment.Future investment and changes to how we manage water is essential to increas

We're looking for a hydrologist to take on the following responsibilities:• Supporting improvements in operational flood hydrology in flood estimation, characterisation and post-event analysis • Providing hydrology support to local fluvial modelling and forecasting teams• Assisting strategic projects improving operational flood hydrology nationally• Reviewing hydrological analyses underta

It’s a fantastic time to work for us as we tackle the climate emergency. We employ 10,000 people whose job is to do just that. Our Defra Corporate Services partners are key to enabling our ambition. This Leadership role will ensure we have an effective partnership with Defra Corporate Services. You'll be working across departments internally and across Defra to ensure professional corporate ser

Are you interested in shaping the future of finance to deliver for climate and nature? Do you want to increase investment in the environment through new financing mechanisms and approaches? If so, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a new team who are bringing together the environment and finance sectors to secure the investment required to tackle climate change? With a changing climate an

These roles will support either the Director of Flood Risk Management Strategy & National Adaptation, or the Deputy Director of Risk Assessment within the Strategy and National Adaptation department.You will help the us, and in particular the person you are supporting, achieve our ambitious goals as an organisation by providing comprehensive administrative support to them, and through communicati

Are you interested in the impacts that chemicals have on our environment? We are recruiting scientists to assess information on the environmental effects, fate and exposure of chemicals in a hazard and risk assessment context. Working closely with colleagues in a multidisciplinary team and staff at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), you will:• evaluate ecotoxicity, environmental fate or exp

Are you interested in the impacts that chemicals have on our environment? We are recruiting scientists to assess information on the environmental hazards and risks posed by chemicals and contribute to plans for their management. Working closely with team colleagues and staff at the Health and Safety Executive, you will: • evaluate environmental fate, ecotoxicity and/or exposure data in chemical

We operate a successful and highly respected Incident Management Service 24/7, 365. We know climate change will increase the frequency and severity of incidents. We need to change to be ready for this so that we provide the best quality of service we can afford whilst ensuring incident response is life enhancing for our staff. This is an opportunity to lead the implementation of the changes that

There is an exciting opportunity to join the Biodiversity & Geomorphology team in the North East Area. This is a key team, working hard to create a better place by protecting and enhancing our diverse habitats and wildlife.As a Biodiversity Technical Officer in the team, you would provide high quality, evidence-based ecological advice to colleagues and customers.Principal accountabilities:• Scr

Huge future challenges make this an exciting time for research in the Environment Agency. The journey to net zero will alter the environment, putting us at the forefront of thinking about and managing this transition. The Environment Agency has a significant role in achieving net zero as a regulator and advisor to Government. Working across a range of industrial, waste and agricultural sectors, w

The National GIS Team provide and support spatial data and GIS tools across the organisation to support all of our business areas including Incident Response, Asset Management, Agriculture and Permitting. We deliver through a variety of tools including Easimap2, our in-house GIS view and query tool, ArcMap Desktop and IM Portal, an ArcGIS Enterprise service configured and maintained for Incident

There is an exciting opportunity to join the Analysis and Reporting team in the North East of England, as a Senior Environmental Monitoring Officer covering our Marine responsibilities. This is a small team, working hard with colleagues and customers to create a better place by protecting and enhancing diverse habitats and wildlife. The successful candidate will have an excellent and demonstrable

Are you passionate about good quality science and its use in decision making? Do you want to use your scientific knowledge and skills to create better places for people, wildlife and the environment? The Covid pandemic has highlighted the need for the best available evidence and effective science communication to underpin policy decisions. This role provides a unique opportunity to apply strong s