Catchment Advisor

Overview

In this role you will manage catchment-specific projects to protect and improve raw water quality and quantity. You will work with farmers, landowners and local authorities to promote sustainable practices and implement interventions. Your work includes field investigations, environmental sampling, and reporting to stakeholders, contributing to Drinking Water Safety Plans and wider environmental programs. You will collaborate across teams to safeguard water resources and support upstream-downstream outcomes. This opportunity offers impact at scale within a FTSE 100 company, with development opportunities and a strong benefits package.

Pay / Benefits

• generous annual leave
• competitive pension scheme
• performance-related bonus
• healthcare plan
• gym and wellness discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders in UU’s catchments (farmers, landowners, local authorities)
• Implement targeted interventions to reduce pollution risks
• Monitor and evaluate catchment-based solutions
• Report progress and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
• Provide tailored advice to farmers and land managers to promote sustainable practices
• Develop farm management plans and support environmental stewardship schemes
• Conduct catchment investigations, fieldwork, incident response, and sampling
• Analyze and report findings; deliver engagement activities, workshops and events
• Monitor and map environmental risks using GIS to align with Drinking Water Safety Plans and environmental objectives

Key requirements

• Further education qualification in Agriculture, Land and Water Management, or Environmental Science (or closely related discipline)
• Excellent understanding of UK agricultural and land management practices
• Experience in diffuse water pollution issues and catchment management strategies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ArcGIS for mapping and planning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to produce reports for diverse audiences
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with stakeholders

• Strong communication skills
• Organised and self-motivated
• Collaborative and stakeholder-focused
• Microsoft Office Suite
• ArcGIS
• GIS-based mapping and spatial analysis

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