Benefits
The Environment Agency prides itself on a sense of community and support. That goes for its careers too – whatever your goals, they will support you with exceptional coaching and mentoring while giving you opportunities to thrive. And, as an Environment Agency employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of all kinds of benefits, including generous annual leave, flexible working, childcare and travel allowances, staff networks and clubs, onsite facilities and an award winning pension scheme.
Environment Agency Benefits
Basic Salary
Based on grade, skills and experience, in which salary ranges and individual salaries are subject to review each year.
Pension Scheme
A career average revalued earnings (CARE) pension scheme. Contributions are based on your full time equivalent pay and range between 5.5% and 12.5%. The Environment Agency contribution is currently 19% of your pay.
Holidays
Attractive annual holiday entitlement starting at 25 days plus statutory bank holidays (pro-rata for flexible workers, i.e. part time, job share employees). We also offer up to two days paid environmental outcome days each year
Enhanced statutory policies
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave, and sickness absence provisions.
Training & Development
Performance Management
Individual performance plans, learning and development matched to your agreed career objectives and progression plans.
Learning & Development
A range of training courses, apprenticeships, leadership development initiatives and access to L&D materials are available, covering technical, managerial and personal skills.
Examination Leave
Paid leave for exams and revision for approved studies.
Professional subscriptions
We will pay the membership fees for one relevant professional association.
Work/life Balance
Flexible Working
Flexible working patterns including job share.
Travel & Transport Benefits
A range of travel and transport benefits. Access to the cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme that enables you to buy a bike.
Shopping & Leisure Benefits
A variety of discounts at online stores and leisure experiences available via Mylifestyle.
Finance
Interest Free Loans
For season tickets and/or bicycles and safety equipment as well as tenancy deposit scheme
Financial Education Hub
Providing guidance on how to manage your finances including information on credit scores, pensions, buying your first house and getting debt-free.
Health & Wellbeing
Cycle to Work Scheme
We offer access to a salary sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme. This means we loan you a bike for your commute as a tax-free benefit
Occupational Health
Access to Duradiamond Healthcare advisory service.
Medical
Three yearly medical checks provided by Nuffield Health
Eye Care
Free eye tests.
Employee Assistance Service
Access to Workplace Wellness available to you and your family
Sports & Social Club
Opportunity to benefit from a wide range of subsidised events and discounts.
Health Discounts
Optional discounts provided by a number of external providers and health clubs.
Special Leave
Additional paid leave is available for employees taking part in public duties, trade union activities, special/trained forces and for health & safety representatives.
Charity for Civil Servants
Provide support and advice for thousands of people, both past and present, when they need it.
Headspace
Free access to Headspace which is a mindfulness, meditation and sleep app
Local Benefits
These vary from region to region.
The following benefits only apply to eligible roles:
- Lease Car Scheme
- Relocation Assistance
- Free Car Parking
