Business Support Officer - 32281

Environment Agency

The Role

Overview

Provide admin and coordination support to the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.

Key Responsibilities

  • progress tracking
  • sharepoint management
  • foi tracking
  • meeting coordination
  • purchase orders
  • mailbox management

Tasks

-Tracking our progress and delivery of key work areas using our team plan and other trackers. -Developing and maintaining our SharePoint, including some records management activities. -Tracking progress on Freedom of Information requests and complaints. -Setting up, co-ordinating and taking minutes of meetings and events. -Making bookings and completing purchase orders on behalf of the team. -Supporting the team with business needs, including managing shared mailboxes and calendars.

Requirements

  • initiative
  • organisation
  • communication
  • business admin
  • it packages
  • team support

What You Bring

-Ability to take initiative and prioritise workload accordingly. -Organisational, planning and time management skills. -Clear and effective communication skills. -Previous experience in business / team support, or relevant transferable skills. -Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly and be resilient. -Ability to work sensitively, maintaining confidentiality of work undertaken. -Business administration qualification / apprenticeship -Confidence in using IT packages.

The Company

About Environment Agency

-Established to regulate and protect the environment, the agency plays a pivotal role in safeguarding natural resources. -With a mission to create a cleaner, healthier environment, it ensures proper management of water, waste, and air quality. -The agency works on diverse projects, from flood defense systems to energy-efficient infrastructure, enhancing public safety. -Key areas of specialization include water resources, marine protection, waste management, and sustainability in transport and utilities. -It operates across a broad spectrum of sectors, coordinating with governments and private entities to drive environmental improvements. -Notably, it manages complex flood risk programs and pollution control measures, often taking innovative approaches to problem-solving. -The agency is a cornerstone of the UK's environmental policies, ensuring compliance and setting benchmarks for future generations.

Sector Specialisms

Flood management

Waste management

Land pollution regulation

Water pollution regulation

Conservation

Water resources management

Inland rivers management

Estuaries management

Harbours management

Water abstraction licensing

Drinking water supply

Artificial irrigation

Hydro-electricity generation

Environmental regulation

Air quality regulation

Land quality regulation

Water quality regulation

Pollution incident response

Hazardous waste management

Fisheries regulation

Biodiversity management

Habitat restoration

Emergency response

Climate emergency adaptation

Sustainable development

Interview Process

-virtual interview via ms teams in the week commencing 8 december 2025.