Across the world, people are facing unprecedented problems caused by climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. These pressing environmental challenges are connected. That’s why at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, we take a joined-up approach to tackling them. We carry out vital environmental science across water, land and air, developing solutions which balance the needs of people and nature. Every person in our team of over 600 talented individuals plays a pivotal role in our success.
What we do
Excellent environmental science with impact
Our science makes a difference. In collaboration with our partners, we are helping to build resilience to floods and droughts, find nature-based solutions to climate change, reverse biodiversity loss and restore ecosystems, and ensure that the air we breathe and the water we drink are clean.
Our values set out the way we want to work together
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Excellence
Delivering world-class research and innovation addressing global environmental challenges; valued by stakeholders and meeting customer requirements.
Integrity
Maintaining the highest standards of research and professional ethics and impartiality.
Teamwork
Working together effectively with colleagues, partners and customers to achieve long-term success.
What I love about UKCEH
Hear directly from our UKCEH colleagues about why they love working here!
More about UKCEH
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As part of your background research when considering a role at UKCEH you might find it helpful to better understand:
- Our people strategy: Excellence through integrity and teamwork [PDF]
- Our history
- Our science stategy [PDF]
- Our science departments
- Our organisational values
- Our commitment to inclusivity and diversity
- Our wellbeing strategy [PDF]
- How we are governed
- Job applicants from outside the UK
- Our careers home