Careers in Water Resources at the Environment Agency

Careers in Water Resources at the Environment Agency:

Have influence that lasts

Date: October 21st, 2025

Time: 5:30-7:00 pm

Location: UCL Geography, 26 Bedford Way, Room 113

Interested in the field of water resources? Join us for an informative event at UCL Geography where you'll learn about career opportunities at the Environment Agency. Discover how you can have a lasting impact on the environment and society through your work, and how your UCL degree can enable you to get there. This is a great chance to hear from two professionals working in this space, one of whom studied at UCL Geography not long ago!

Emily Thorpe
Principal Account Officer for Thames Water, Environment Agency
Emily is a water policy specialist with a background in Environmental Geography and International Development, and an MSc in Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture. After working with environmental charities, she joined the Environment Agency and progressed through roles in regulation, strategic planning, and policy. In her current role, Emily shapes investment decisions and drives environmental performance across the sector.

Flo Sawyer
Strategic Water Resources Graduate Trainee, Environment Agency
A UCL alumna with a background in Biology and an MSc in Environment, Politics and Society, Flo joined the Environment Agency via the Graduate Training Scheme. Her work supports the implementation of the National Framework for Water Resources, collaborating with regional groups and high-demand sectors to build resilience to future water pressures.

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