Biodiversity Project Manager

SevernTrentLife; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company in the UK is looking for a Biodiversity Project Manager to oversee project management and coordination within the Biodiversity programme. The ideal candidate will have an honours degree in a related field and experience in stakeholder management. This role is mainly home based with the option to work from Severn Trent’s office in Derby, offering competitive benefits including bonuses and a leading pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management and coordination.
• Full current UK driving licence required.
• Ability to liaise and negotiate with partners.

Responsibilities

• Support project management and coordination of the Biodiversity programme.
• Develop and complete work plans, liaising with partners.
• Ensure project goals and targets are met.

Skills

Understanding of the water industry

Stakeholder management

Project management

Budget formulation

Education

Honours degree in Management, Geography, Environmental Science, or Ecology

Job description

We’re dedicated to protecting the environment and enhancing the communities we serve. Our mission goes beyond delivering one of life’s essentials; we’re committed to sustainability and making a positive difference across our region. Join us to be part of something meaningful and lasting that will leave a legacy for generations to come.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want to talk to you.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

OurWater Quality & Environment Teamhave an opportunity for you to join as aBiodiversity Project Manager. This is a mainly home based role with a base at Severn Trent’s Raynesway Offices in Derby.

In your new roleyou be responsible forsupporting the project management and coordination aspect of our Biodiversity programme. You’ll also be accountable for developing and completing work plans, liaising with partners, ensuring that project goals and targets are met.

As a Biodiversity Project Manager, you’ll have the ability to oversee timely project implementation, to formulate budgets, use results-based management/reporting, and undertake multiple tasks.

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

• You’ll confirm the objectives, and planned benefits of the projects and support the development of the project delivery strategy. While also developing financial/ budget controls.
• Ensure risks are understood and are being mitigated successfully and you regularly communicate with and manage stakeholders. You’ll also liaise and negotiate with any internal or external party of partner as required.
• Coordinate and distribute the responsibilities within the team and organise monitoring tracking system of all components of the project. You’ll also facilitate the creation of processes and guidance to enhance the status of Biodiversity.
• Assess the progress in relation to plan and monitor the cost and budget performance, implementing appropriate control processes. Ensuring that Severn Trent Water is recognised as a high-profile champion, steward and leader for the natural environment.
• Identify and report on the success of the enhancements and provide quantifiable evidence as to a project’s success.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Tobe successful in this roleideally you will have an understanding of the water industry, the periodic review process, an honours degree in Management, Geography, Environmental Science, Ecology or other related field. You’ll also hold a full current UK driving licence

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care.Is that you?

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.