Yorkshire Water
Ecological Data Officer
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Ecological Data Officer
About Yorkshire Water
Welcome! Here are some fantastic reasons why you might want to join us at Yorkshire Water:
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: £37,055 - £46,283 (depending on experience)
- Annual Incentive: Maximum bonus opportunity of £1000 per performance year
- Pension Scheme: Attractive scheme with up to 12% company contribution
- Leave: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + 2 extra wellness days
- Life Assurance: Cover of 4 times pensionable salary
- Choice of Benefits: Including health cash plan, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, partner cover, and more
- Retail savings scheme
- Online GP service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym memberships
- And many more!
- Hybrid Work: Initially based in Bradford, transitioning to Leeds Valley Park by spring 2026 (Future plans)
Role Overview
Yorkshire Water provides essential water and wastewater services and environmental protection to 5.4 million residents and regional visitors. New legislation, investment, and evolving customer expectations make this an exciting time to contribute to environmental efforts.
We’re looking for an Ecological Data Officer to bolster our Environment Team, specialising in managing, assuring, and applying ecological and hydro-ecological data. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting regulatory programmes like WINEP and our Biodiversity Performance Commitment
- Ensuring high-quality data drives decision-making across the business
- Collaborating with technical experts, GIS professionals, and external partners
Key Responsibilities
As the Ecological Data Officer, you will:
- Oversee ecological data management for the Environment Team, ensuring datasets are accurate, consistent, and accessible.
- Lead quality assurance (QA) of ecological data from suppliers and ensure conversion to Yorkshire Water’s (YW) storage systems.
- Support biodiversity reporting by providing robust data for forecasting, audit requirements, and regulatory compliance, including WINEP delivery.
- Process and interpret complex hydro-ecological datasets to enable effective project execution.
- Integrate YW ecological datasets with external systems, such as:
- Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS)
- Local Environmental Records Centres (LERCs)
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) frameworks
- Develop and maintain data systems for environmental risk management, including protected and invasive species tracking.
- Collaborate externally with organizations like Rivers Trusts, Wildlife Trusts, and CaBA groups to standardize data approaches.
- Support ECSRI systems for ecological data, working alongside internal GIS teams.
- Present data to internal/external stakeholders using tools like Power BI or ESRI Dashboard.
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Required Skills & Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, GIS, or a related discipline.
- Experience managing and processing ecological or environmental datasets, including spatial datasets.
- Proficient working knowledge of GIS platforms (e.g., ESRI systems) and data management principles.
- Understanding of:
- Habitat classification systems
- Protected species data
- Ecological survey standards
- Experience with large/complex datasets, particularly:
- Hydro-ecological or monitoring datasets
- Ability to:
- Ensure data quality within time-critical reporting cycles
- Translate technical data into clear, usable insights
- Experience presenting large datasets to diverse audiences using:
- Suitable software tools
- Background working with:
- Internal teams and external stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills, able to manage competing priorities.
Agility/Driver’s License Requirement
- Must possess a full UK driving licence.
nice-to-have qualifications
- Familiarity with environmental regulatory frameworks including:
- WINEP, WFD, BNG, LNRS
- Background developing/managing multi-disciplinary GIS-based systems.
- Experience using digital dashboards for reporting and analytics.
- Regulatory work experience and previous exposure to external audits.
- Experience interrogating publicly available datasets (e.g., the Environment Agency’s ecology explorer).
- Familiarity with ecological survey guidelines like:
- UK Habitat Classification
- BNG metrics with habitat condition assessments
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Role Contribution
This Ecological Data Officer position is pivotal to driving data-informed improvements in environmental outcomes.
Your work will help Yorkshire Water deliver: ✅ Key regulatory commitments effectively ✅ Reduction in environmental risk, critical compliance adherence ✅ Enhanced biodiversity across Yorkshire’s land and river catchments ✅ Stronger partnerships with stakeholders for greater transparency
Do these details sound like a perfect fit for you?
Mission Calling
If you’re passionate about ecology, data, and environmental impact, this position offers a unique chance to influence how Yorkshire Water runs its sustainability efforts.
Apply by August 21.
Additional Notes
- ** Checks & Vetting:** Filled candidates will undergo:
- Basic Disclosure Checks (via Third-Party Company)
- Pre-employment security screenings (e.g., Counter Terrorism or Security Clearance)
- Medical questionnaires & assessments (as required).
- Inclusivity: Yorkshire Water is commitmented to accessibility, arming role candidates with adjustments that aid the recruitment journey (contact recruitment team in advance with specific needs).
- Early Closure: The posting may close prematurely if candidates’ needs are met—urge submit applications ASAP to avoid missing out!
- No Agencies: Only direct applications will be awarded consideration. No third parties via agencies allowed.
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