Catchment and Biodiversity Officer

Malaysianwildlife; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Non-contractual bonus up to 6%

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

EV scheme (after 1 year)

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Portsmouth Water is seeking a proactive Catchment and Biodiversity Officer to support groundwater protection, water quality, and biodiversity initiatives across catchment projects. You will work with the catchment management team, engage with stakeholders, manage grant schemes, and ensure timely delivery of tasks while representing the company in the field.

The role requires a degree in an environmental discipline, strong communication skills, a driving licence, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental discipline or related field.
• Geology, hydrology and hydrogeology knowledge desirable.
• Scientific/technical skills in catchment management, water quality and groundwater protection desirable.
• Biodiversity knowledge desirable.
• Strong administration and organisational abilities.
• Able to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work well in a team or independently representing Portsmouth Water.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support the catchment management team on groundwater protection and water quality.
• Assist the Biodiversity Specialist on various workstreams and projects.
• Lead on Biodiversity grant schemes and assist with PES, Capital Grants and Oil Tank Replacement schemes.
• Support the Biodiversity Performance Commitment.
• Assist responses to planning consultations on groundwater protection and water quality.
• Support the Implementation of INNS Strategy.
• Lead and support communications for catchment and environment team with internal/external stakeholders.
• Support delivery and documentation of catchment walkovers.
• Represent the team in liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Assist in organising workshops, promotions, trials and events.
• Support participation at wider catchment partnership meetings.
• General electronic filing, paper filing, digitising and meeting minutes/actions.

Skills

Environmental degree

Geology & Hydrology

Catchment management

Biodiversity knowledge

Administration

Deadline-driven

Written & verbal communication

Team & autonomous work

Driving licence

Education

Degree in environmental discipline or related field

Job description

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

• Support the catchment management team on a wide range of workstreams and projects, including groundwater protection and water quality.
• Support the Biodiversity Specialist on a wide range of workstreams and projects.
• Lead on the Biodiversity grant schemes and assist with the Catchment Payment for Ecosystem Services Scheme (PES), Capital Grants Scheme and Oil Tank Replacement Schemes.
• Support the Biodiversity Performance Commitment.
• Support responses to planning consultations for groundwater protection and water quality issues.
• Support the Implementation of INNS Strategy.
• Lead on and support the catchment and environment team on internal and external communications (Downs and Harbours Clean Water Partnership website, communications with relevant internal departments).
• Support the delivery and documentation of catchment walkovers.
• Represent and support the Catchment and Environment Team in liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Support and assist in the organisation of catchment and environment team workshops, promotions and trials and events.
• Supporting participation at wider catchment partnership meetings.
• General electronic filing, paper filling, digitising, meeting(s) organisation, minutes and actions.

What do you need?

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

• A degree (or equivalent) in an environmental discipline or a related discipline
• Knowledge of geology, hydrology and hydrogeology would be desirable.
• Scientific and technical skills in catchment management, water quality and groundwater protection would be desirable
• Biodiversity and conversation knowledge would be desirable
• Administration and organisation skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• Ability to work well both in a team and by oneself representing Portsmouth Water in the field
• Full UK driving license required

If you are successful for the role, you will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks that will include a basic disclosure check. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the national security vetting process for either a CTC or SC clearance check. Any offer of employment is conditional upon completion and receipt of satisfactory checks.

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications - so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.

Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team:

Holidays Made Better
Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.

A Pension That Works for You
We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% - because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.

Performance Pays Off
You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance - because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

Family Comes First
Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.

Social Events

All expenses covered summer and winter social events

Peace of Mind, Always
Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am-10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.

PW Perks – Treat Yourself!
Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like:

• Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
  …and so much more!

Supporting Documents

• Catchment & Biodiversity Officer advert Sept 26 (PDF, KB)