
Business Support Officer - 32281
Environment Agency
The Role
Overview
Provide administrative and coordination support for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team, managing communications, meetings, trackers, SharePoint and procurement tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- sharepoint
- progress tracking
- mailbox management
- foi tracking
- purchase orders
- meeting coordination
Tasks
-Setting up, co-ordinating and taking minutes of meetings and events. -Tracking progress on Freedom of Information requests and complaints. -Supporting the team with business needs, including managing shared mailboxes and calendars. -Developing and maintaining our SharePoint, including some records management activities. -Tracking our progress and delivery of key work areas using our team plan and other trackers. -Making bookings and completing purchase orders on behalf of the team.
Requirements
- confidentiality
- it skills
- business support
- admin qualification
- communication
- initiative
What You Bring
-Ability to work sensitively, maintaining confidentiality of work undertaken. -Confidence in using IT packages. -Previous experience in business / team support, or relevant transferable skills. -Business administration qualification / apprenticeship -Clear and effective communication skills. -Ability to take initiative and prioritise workload accordingly. -Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly and be resilient. -Organisational, planning and time management skills.
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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 (week commencing 8 december 2025)
