Catchment & Biodiversity Officer - Water Stewardship & Grants

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

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