The Environment Agency is delivering a proposed Flood Risk Management Scheme to better protect homes and business from flooding in the Kent catchment, and improve the local environment and community amenities. Kendal is the first area to be delivered, followed by Burneside, Staveley, and Ings, and upstream measures including flood storage. In addition, Natural Flood Management measures are being integrated into the plans which aim to slow the flow of water and provide wider environmental benefits across the catchment.
The Environment Agency in Cumbria & Lancashire Area are offering career entry opportunities. The Environment Agency have volunteered to host four industry placements, from September 2026 onwards. These are industry placements and summer internships. The application window is open until 15th February 2026.
The Environment Agency has a new Microsite, with both written and video testimonials from career entrants answering, “what I wish I’d known before joining”. For more information and to apply, click the links below;
Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme has generated a number of opportunities for children and students to get involved in the development of the scheme being delivered within the town and within the Upper Kent Catchment. A new Work Experience programme has now been launched, designed to introduce students (aged 13+) to the Environment Agency’s work in protecting communities and the environment.
✔ Insight into the EA’s role in flood and coastal risk management.
✔ Exploration of early career pathways and key skills development.
✔ Interactive content, quizzes, and activities.
✔ Understanding of our responsibilities, priorities, and partnerships (including work with Defra and the Met Office).
✔ Awareness of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
📅 Programme Dates: 16th June 2025 – 15th February 2026
📜 Certificate of Completion | ⏳ 6+ Hours of Content
🔗 More Info & Sign Up: Springpod – Environment Agency Work Experience
The Environment Agency works collaboratively with other organisations to design and construct the flood scheme. The Environment Agency have commissioned WSP and Jacobs to develop the scheme design and Volkerstevin to construct it. All organisations offer educational and career pathway schemes to offer a broad spectrum of specialisms. Find out more about career pathways for each of these organisations
Luke – Volkerstevin Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
Lauren and Robert – Students at Kendal College
