Environmental Lead Advisor

Yorkshire Water; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une occasion passionnante de rejoindre Yorkshire Water en tant qu'Environmental Lead Advisor au sein de l'Asset Strategy & Policy Team. Ce rôle offre l'opportunité de travailler sur des questions relatives à la réglementation environnementale, aux permis et à la modélisation, tout en contribuant activement à la protection de l'environnement dans un secteur en pleine évolution.

Benefits

Pension attractif avec contribution de l'entreprise

Jours de congé annuels

Plans de développement de carrière

Assurance vie

Un environnement de travail flexible

Qualifications

• Expérience dans la demande de permis environnementaux.
• Expérience dans l'industrie de l'eau.
• Connaissances des opérations de gestion des déchets.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des conseils d'expert sur les questions de réglementation environnementale.
• Influencer les négociations avec l'Environment Agency.
• Développer une compréhension de l'impact des activités de l'entreprise sur l'environnement.

Skills

Bonne connaissance de l'industrie de l'eau

Compréhension de la législation environnementale

Capacités analytiques

Capacité d'influence et de négociation

Compétences en communication écrite et orale

Education

Diplôme en environnement, géographie ou droit

Job description

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Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience from £40,760.

• Annual incentive related bonus.

• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).

• Development opportunities in line with the Environmental Lead Advisor progression plan.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!

• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.

• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.

• Retail savings scheme.

• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Hybrid Working (Please note that this role is based in Bradford and there will be one to two days in the office every week).

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Lead Advisor to join the Asset Strategy & Policy Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. This could be within one of three main areas, the Wastewater Treatment area, Waste area or finally the Wastewater Networks area. Could this be you?

What we do!

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Asset Management are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Where you fit in.

As our Environmental Lead Advisor you will provide expert advice to the business on matters concerning environmental regulation, permitting and modelling.

Ensure resolution of regulatory issues/risks by effectively influencing negotiations with the Environment Agency nationally and regionally on current and future environmental legislation and regulatory interpretation that impact on permitted and licenced activities.

Develop and maintain an understanding of the impact of Company activities on the environment. Support the business in developing responses, accordingly, e.g. review all the water service discharges or abstraction licences to ensure YW has the correct regulatory permissions in place (exemptions / permits/ licences).

Provide advice to the business on the impact of new, changed and existing environmental legislation, where a precedent does not already exist. e.g. the proposed move from water resources licences to environmental permits. Work with the EA and internal colleagues to establish the requirements e.g. permit conditions and applicability to abstraction activities.

We have a number of roles available and are looking for candidates with knowledge and experience in one or more of the of the following areas:

Wastewater - treatment and treated sewage effluent discharges.

Wastewater Networks - Storm Sewage Discharges and Sewage in an emergency.

Waste and Installation Permits – sewage sludge and clean water sludge treatment and recycling.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Good knowledge of the main functions of the water industry and relevant regulators.

• Good understanding of all relevant pieces of environmental legislation related to the water industry.

• Excellent understanding of the various environmental permissions required by the business.

• Excellent understanding of licences for abstraction and impoundment.

• Excellent understanding of environmental permitting for water discharges, waste operations, bespoke and standard rules permits.

• Good understanding of environmental science, particularly related to water industry.

• Ability to define and document investigation scope, including any monitoring requirements (as required by specialism).

• Full understanding of the key environmental guidance and regulatory approaches adopted by the environmental regulator in regard to the company’s activities.

• Ability to build, maintain and embed improved business processes in own area of work.

• Numerate and has ability to analyse and interpret complex data.

• Ability to work with other teams, whilst understanding differing priorities.

• Ability to coach and mentor others on technical issues and leadership skills.

• Strong written and oral communication, e.g. complex technical reports and briefs to senior management.

• Strong interpersonal skills, which are used to effectively influence and negotiate on environmental regulatory matters at a regional and national level.

You will also have the following skills:

• Degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject (e.g. environment, geography, law).

• Previous experience in environmental legislation relating to water industry activities.

• Previous experience gained within the water industry.

• Previous experience in applying for Environmental permits or licences.

• Previous experience in waste classification and the definition of waste code of practice.

• Experience of delivering against challenging business targets.

• Membership of an appropriate professional institution.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling caring responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy! We will be willing to discuss part-time or flexible working options for this role.

If you’re an experienced environmental science professional or have operational/ compliance experience in the water industry and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

This is a unique opportunity to work across two organisations: a regulated water company and Europe’s largest conservation charity. If you want to help us deliver our Common Cause Partnership and help us safeguard Yorkshire’s landscapes for the future, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

Accessibility. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.
If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply online and complete the application process. Please upload an up-to-date copy of your CV with a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience for the role.

Recruitment Process:

Closing Date for this role will be 18th July.

Interviews will be w/c 28th July and w/c 4th August.

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.

What's in it for you?

Career enhancement and development, colleague well-being and a genuinely positive work experience for all are key priorities. We are continuously evolving and improving our ways of working and you will support us in achieving our vision of 'taking responsibility for the water environment for good'.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply on line and complete the application process.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

The Kelda Group provides water and sewerage services to domestic and business customers across the UK, managing the following subsidiary companies: -

Yorkshire Water, is the main subsidiary company providing water and sewerage services to 4.7 million people and 130,000 businesses in the Yorkshire region. Its activities are regulated by the Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat Loop Customer Management Ltd specialises in delivering customer service support to Yorkshire Water that includes billing, debt recovery and incident management. Employing more than 600 people, Loop have built up an impressive list of industry awards and achievements since being created in 2000 and is currently listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 list as being one of the best companies to work for.

Kelda Water Services (KWS) manages Kelda's non-regulated water and waste water contract operations. It is now the second biggest player in the UK market for outsourced clean and waste water services.

Kelda Water Services Retail offer quality, integrity and partnership but it is never just about the technologies behind our solutions in water. It is about the structure, delivery and even the financing of those solutions, and about giving our customers a level of convenience they never knew was possible.

KeyLand Developments Limited (KeyLand Developments) is responsible for managing, developing and disposing of the group's surplus property assets, either on its own or in partnership with outside organisations.

Kelda Group values equality, diversity and inclusion we believe that everyone should be treated with respect. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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