ABOUT USOur purpose, vision, values and behaviours
Our purpose
To protect, improve and restore our environment through regulation, scientific knowledge and working with others.
Our vision
We live sustainably in a healthy environment that is valued and protected by all.
Values and behaviours
Professional
We hold ourselves to high standards in our interactions and work.
- I take responsibility for my work and am accountable for my decisions.
- I listen to others and respect diversity of views.
Trustworthy
We act with integrity as an independent leader and advocate for our environment.
- I base my decisions on the best available evidence and facts.
- I am honest and transparent in my interactions with others.
Customer and stakeholder focussed
We actively listen to and understand our customers and stakeholders to design and deliver excellent services.
- I take account of our customers’ and stakeholders’ perspectives in everything I do.
- I work to deliver public value and our vision.
Collaborative
We work together and with others to protect our environment and health.
- I work with others to deliver better outcomes.
- I share my time, resources and knowledge to support my colleagues.
Innovative
We innovate and adapt to deliver our vision and strategy.
- I try new ideas to improve how I do my work, knowing that I won’t always get it right.
- I support and champion innovation to deliver on our vision.
CAREERS
EPA staff come from varied professional backgrounds including Engineers, Accountants, Lawyers, Administrators, Economists, Hydrologists, Scientists, Geologists, Physicists, Chemists and Microbiologists.
Through our continuous learning and development programme, we provide employees with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to carry out their roles to serve the public interest.
Benefits of working at the EPA
Below are just some of the benefits that the EPA has to offer:
- Public sector pay rates and pension benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Ongoing learning and development
- Flexible working hours and family friendly policies
- Career progression
- Wellbeing initiatives
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency is committed to creating a workplace culture that promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and recognises that to fulfil our vision and mandate, we need people with different backgrounds, experience and perspectives. We will continue to welcome a diverse range of staff at all levels, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, age, disability, race, membership of the Traveller community or socio-economic background.
