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.

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)