Project Support Officer – Environment Agency
Job Details
Employer: Environment Agency
Job Title: Project Support Officer
Job Reference: 36110
Number of Vacancies: 4
Salary: £29,751 per year
Grade: Staff Grade 3
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time or Term Time
Job Areas: Administration / Corporate Support, Procurement & Contracts Management, Project Delivery
Security Check: Basic Check
Closing Date: 20 September 2026 at 11:55 PM
Locations
- Birmingham
- Kettering
- Lincoln
- Nottingham
- Peterborough
- Shrewsbury
- Tewkesbury
The base location can be flexible within the Midlands Hub, with regular co-location expected in Hub or delivery-partner offices.
About the Role
The Environment Agency is recruiting enthusiastic and organised Project Support Officers to support innovative projects that reduce flood risk and enhance the natural environment.
The successful candidates will contribute to projects covering flood risk, climate resilience, wildlife, nature restoration and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Project Executives and Managers with project delivery.
- Assist Team Leaders with administrative tasks.
- Manage digital workspaces.
- Support financial tracking and reporting.
- Provide administrative support for meetings.
- Prepare letters, reports and key documents.
- Support Business as Usual processes.
- Coordinate activities across project teams.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and delivery partners.
What You Can Expect
- Comprehensive induction.
- Equipment required for the role.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Professional networking opportunities.
- Career development opportunities.
- Experience with Environment Agency processes and policies.
- Experience engaging with landowners and communities.
- Generous pension provision.
- Generous leave entitlement.
- Flexible working.
- Personal and professional development opportunities.
Skills and Experience Required
- A Levels or equivalent are desirable.
- Positive, proactive and enthusiastic approach.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent organisation and time management.
- Ability to use initiative.
- Ability to coordinate activities and collaborate with others.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
- Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present data.
- Knowledge of information management is useful.
- Knowledge of financial processes is useful.
- Interest in improving existing processes and developing innovative solutions.
Driving and Travel Requirements
A driving licence is required.
The role may involve occasional travel and overnight stays. Candidates may also be expected to regularly work from Hub or delivery-partner offices.
Incident Response Duties
All successful candidates are required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when required.
Incident response is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and helps support communities and prevent harm to the environment.
About the Team
Programme and Project Delivery (PPD) provides project and programme management at regional and national levels.
The area-based teams manage projects covering:
- Flood risk
- Climate resilience
- Wildlife
- Nature restoration
- Environmental improvement
- Community engagement
Project Support Officers work alongside Project Leaders, Executives and Managers and collaborate with delivery partners to achieve sustainable outcomes.
Competencies Assessed
Works in Teams
Applicants must demonstrate how they work cooperatively with others to achieve common goals.
The application asks about your contribution to successful teamwork, its impact on colleagues, why it is important, how you would rate your contribution and what you could improve.
Achieves Results
Applicants should demonstrate their ability to organise work, prioritise tasks and deliver results.
You will be asked to describe an occasion when you prepared in advance for an important meeting or presentation, including how you prioritised the work and the eventual outcome.
Data and Information Management
Applicants should demonstrate their ability to collect, analyse, interpret, record, manage and share information appropriately.
You will be asked how you ensure that data generated or collected in your current or previous role is correctly recorded and stored.
Application Advice
CVs and other documents attached to the application will not be assessed for selection.
Your competency answers should therefore clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and transferable abilities.
Consider using the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result.
All examples must be based on your own genuine experience.
Artificial Intelligence Guidance
AI tools may be used to support an application, but all examples and statements must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience.
The Environment Agency warns that plagiarism or presenting another person’s experience as your own may result in an application being withdrawn.
Visa Sponsorship
This role does NOT qualify for visa sponsorship.
Applicants requiring permission to work in the UK should seek professional advice regarding their individual right-to-work circumstances.
Official UK immigration information is available at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration
Interview Information
Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 12 October 2026.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Environment Agency is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Flexible working arrangements, including job-share opportunities, are welcomed.
A Guaranteed Interview Policy is also available for disabled applicants whose applications meet the minimum criteria.
Important Information for Civil Service Applicants
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and is not part of the UK Civil Service.
Applicants should review the vacancy information regarding continuous service and redundancy-payment arrangements if they currently work for the Civil Service, local government or another qualifying organisation.
Contact Information
For further information:
Tim Hoogwerf
Environment Agency
tim.hoogwerf@environment-agency.gov.uk
Candidate Pack and Job Description
Asset Management Grade 3 Job Profile:
https://sscl-innovation.com/oleeo-documents/EA-docs/Job%20profiles/AM03%20Job%20Family%20Role%20Profile%20Asset%20Management,%20Grade%203.pdf
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the official Environment Agency recruitment portal.
Closing Date: 20 September 2026 at 11:55 PM
Apply / View Full Details:
https://environmentagencyjobs.tal.net/vx/appcentre-1/brand-0/spa-1/tmpwid-867a_f32e086a-5c1d-4c5d-8c7c-98580b0996a9/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/1/opp/36110-Project-Support-Officer-36110/en-GB
Job Summary
Position: Project Support Officer
Employer: Environment Agency
Vacancies: 4
Salary: £29,751
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, Part-time or Term Time
Grade: Staff Grade 3
Locations: Birmingham, Kettering, Lincoln, Nottingham, Peterborough, Shrewsbury and Tewkesbury
Closing Date: 20 September 2026
Security: Basic Check
Driving Licence: Required
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Suitable Candidates
This opportunity may suit candidates with experience in:
- Project support
- Project administration
- Programme support
- Business administration
- Corporate support
- Procurement and contracts
- Data and information management
- Microsoft 365
- Excel and reporting
- Office coordination
- Project delivery
Apply before 20 September 2026.
Always verify the latest vacancy details, eligibility requirements and application information on the official recruitment portal before applying.