Portsmouth Water
Catchment and Biodiversity Officer
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We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.
As a collaborative team member, you will support the Catchment & Environment Management Team across business-as-usual activities, specific commitments, business requirements, and project work. Working closely with the Senior Catchment Officer and Catchment Officer, you will help deliver Portsmouth Water’s Catchment Management Strategy. You will also partner with the Biodiversity Specialist to support the Biodiversity Performance Commitment (PC) and the Biodiversity Grant Scheme, contributing directly to the protection and enhancement of our natural environment.
What will you be doing?
Key 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 (Downs and Harbours Clean Water Partnership website, communications with relevant internal departments).
- 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 filing, digitising, meeting(s) organisation, minutes, and actions.
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What do you need?
Skills, Qualifications & Competencies
- 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 conversation 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.
If you are successful for the role, you will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks that will include a basic disclosure check. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the national security vetting process for either a CTC or SC clearance check. Any offer of employment is conditional upon completion and receipt of satisfactory checks.
We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.
Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
We’re committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.
Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.
What can Portsmouth Water offer you?
At Portsmouth Water, We Believe In Rewarding Our People. Here’s Just a Taste Of What’s Waiting For You When You Join The Team
Holidays Made Better
- Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.
A Pension That Works for You
- We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.
Performance Pays Off
- You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.
Family Comes First
- Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.
Social Events
- All expenses covered summer and winter social events.
Peace of Mind, Always
- Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.
Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
- Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am-10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.
PW Perks Treat Yourself!
- Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like:
- Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Cash Plan and so much more!
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