Senior Catchment Officer

Matchtech

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Hybrid

GBP 44,000 - 52,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary £44k-£52k

27 days + BH

Hybrid working

Pension 15%

Non contractual bonus 6%

Wellbeing support

Life assurance

Electric vehicle scheme

Health cash plan

Travel expenses

Job summary

Matchtech is assisting a water company client in recruiting a Catchment Management Officer to lead the delivery of a catchment and water quality strategy across the Southern region. The role is permanent with hybrid working considered.

The successful candidate will coordinate catchment incentive schemes, engage with farmers, regulators and landowners, and deliver workshops that measure the impact of land-use changes on nitrate leaching.

Qualifications

A degree (or equivalent) in an environmental discipline or related field.
BASIS Foundation qualification is desirable.
Experience and strong scientific/technical skills in agronomy and catchment management.
Ability to engage regulators, landowners and farming communities.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead delivery of catchment incentive schemes to farmers to reduce nutrient/pesticide losses to water.
Identify water quality risks in catchments and support catchment walkover programmes.
Be the lead contact for catchment management and agronomy within the company area.
Deliver farm engagements with Catchment Officer and Natural England staff.

Skills

Agricultural knowledge

Environmental degree

BASIS Foundation

FACTS qualification

Agronomy expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Soil management

Water quality knowledge

Geology & Hydrology

Driving license

Education

Degree in environmental discipline

Job description

Our Water company client is searching for a Catchment Management Officer to lead delivery of a water catchment and quality strategy across their Southern region on a permanent basis with hybrid working considered.

Responsibilities

Co-ordinate and lead on the delivery of catchment incentive schemes (Farmer Capital Grant Scheme and 'Payments for Ecosystem Services' scheme) that rewards farmers in target catchments for adopting farming practices which result in lower nutrient and pesticide losses to water.
Gain a thorough understanding of each catchment; identify and prioritise water quality risks. This includes assisting with the delivery of the catchment walkover programme.
Key Catchment Management and agronomy lead contact for the Company
Delivery of solo and joint farm engagements visits with Catchment Officer and Natural England's Catchment Sensitive Farming Officer, which may include close proximity to livestock
Provide agronomic advice and support on nutrient, manure and soil management measures to farmers and relevant landowners.
Support the development, facilitation and engagement of all relevant farmer cluster groups (South Downs Farmer's group) within company area of supply. Support participation at wider Catchment Partnership meetings.
Plan & deliver catchment workshops and presentations to stakeholders on company catchment management strategy and delivery programme
Design and Implement strategies / programmes to measure the impact of changes in land-use and practices adopted by farmers and relevant landowners on nitrate leaching to groundwater
Lead and review H&S Risk Assessments related to key responsibilities
Support Catchment Team with DWSP Catchment Risk Assessments.
Lead on regulatory work and consultations related to Catchment Management i.e. Biosolids
Budget management and reporting of Catchment Incentive Schemes
To support the general development of the Catchment Officer(s), specifically within the above agricultural areas. This will include coaching and mentoring.

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

Agricultural knowledge and experience essential
A degree (or equivalent) in an environmental discipline or a related discipline
BASIS Foundation qualification is desirable
Additional BASIS qualifications is desirable (FACTS qualification
Strong scientific and technical skills in agronomy and catchment management
Ability and experience in talking to and dealing with the regulators, landowners and the farming community is essential
Knowledge of soils and soil/nutrient/manure management would be desirable
Knowledge of water quality would be desirableKnowledge of geology, hydrology and hydrogeology would be desirable.
Understanding and experience of working in environmental field and understanding of grant/funding schemes (e.g. agri environmental schemes)
Ability to work well both in a team and by oneself representing company in the field
Full UK driving license required