Catchment & Biodiversity Specialist

Portsmouth Water; Langstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme up to 15%

Non-contractual bonus up to 6%

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption"

Life assurance 4x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

HealthHero app access

EV Scheme (after 1 year)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Portsmouth Water is seeking a proactive team member to support the Catchment & Environment Management Team in delivering the Catchment Management Strategy. You will collaborate with the Senior Catchment Officer and Biodiversity Specialist on groundwater protection, water quality, biodiversity schemes and external communications.

The role requires an environmental degree, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• 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 conservation 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

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
• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Administrative & organisational skills

Deadline management

Teamwork & independent work

Full UK driving license

Education

Environmental discipline degree

Job description

Portsmouth Water is seeking a proactive team member to support the Catchment & Environment Management Team in delivering the Catchment Management Strategy. You will collaborate with the Senior Catchment Officer and Biodiversity Specialist on groundwater protection, water quality, biodiversity schemes and external communications.

The role requires an environmental degree, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving license.