If you’re part of the Environment Agency (EA), you’re part of the solution. Working with us means protecting and improving the environment and addressing issues of national importance. We’re based across England, and our responsibilities span industry regulation, flood defences, land contamination, water quality, fisheries, and conservation.
Permitting Officer is one of the most important roles at the EA. You’ll assess applications for a range of environmental permitted activities across the country. Environmental Permits set out the responsibilities and limitations on the activities we regulate. You’ll perform technical assessments according to EA processes and regulatory obligations, to protect the environment and local communities. As part of the role, you will get involved in developing and coaching other permitting officers.
You’ll join our dedicated National Permitting Service, assessing applications for environmental permits and licenses. Working with a team of permitting officers, you’ll assess a caseload of applications, work on environmental permitting legislation and make decisions on applications.
It's highly varied, challenging work that plays a key role in creating a cleaner, greener, safer environment. You’ll develop relationships with a range of partners and support key functions including flooding and environmental response.
