While the exact process may vary slightly, it typically includes:
- Online Application - Tell us about your skills, motivations, and why you’re excited to join the programme
- Behavioural-Based Assessment - Delivered by Arctic Shores, this interactive assessment uses game-style tasks to measure your natural, work-relevant behaviours. It’s a fair and engaging way to show us how you think and work – no trick questions, just real insight.
- Shortlisting- We’ll review your application and BBA results to make sure you meet the educational requirements. Shortlisting is based on the strength of your responses and your assessment score.
- Interview - If you’re shortlisted, you’ll be invited to one virtual interview – your chance to shine and tell us more about yourself.
What is a Behavioural-Based Assessment (BBA)?
Unlike traditional tests, the BBA doesn’t ask how you think you’d behave – it lets you show us.
Through engaging, neuroscience-based tasks, it looks at traits like:
- How you plan and manage your workload
- How you complete tasks and track progress
- How you adapt and build relationships
These behaviours reflect the qualities we value most at the Environment Agency. It’s a fairer, more objective way to understand your potential – especially for early career roles where CVs don’t always tell the full story.