Water Resources WINEP Senior Officer

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Supporting the lives of people and places they love for generations to come is our purpose and providing water services to our communities in the most efficient and sustainable way possible is what we do. Our commitment is to always deliver available and sufficient resources, this is what drives the Drought and Resilience Team and in doing so we want to ensure that we enhance our reputation with our customers, regulators and stakeholders. So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

We're currently seeking a dedicated water resources WINEP Senior Officer to lead projects in our Water Industry National Environmental Programme (WINEP), based in Exeter. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the protection of water resources in the Devon and Cornwall area, working alongside a passionate team dedicated to sustainability. Joining us on a full-time permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.

About the role

As a Water Resources WINEP Senior Officer, you will be the technical lead responsible for managing and delivering water resources projects, primarily in Devon and Cornwall. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders including internal teams, contractors, regulators, landowners, and local authorities to improve the protection of rivers and groundwater resources. Your role will involve providing technical water resource expertise, facilitating planning, budgeting, and reporting to ensure projects are delivered to time, quality, and budget parameters.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide specialist water resource advice and support to internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with policies, legislation, and best practices.
• Creating and reviewing technical documentation and reports to support operational activities and inform management decisions.
• Lead negotiations with regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency and Natural England to obtain project approvals and protect company assets and ensuring regulatory oversight.
• Influence internal stakeholders to leverage capital asset improvements informed by WINEP.
• Develop long-term investigation programs to inform future WINEP water resource obligations, in consultation with internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key environmental stakeholders including key environmental stakeholders including Environment Agency, Natural England, local authorities, Defra, Water UK, Wessex Water, and with local stakeholders, including farmers, Wildlife Trusts, Rivers Trusts, and Local Nature Partnerships
• Support the development of the team by mentoring and training team members in specific areas of expertise.
• We expect everyone who works for us at Pennon to have the right and ability to return Home Safe and Well each and every day. As a Employee in the business this is your principle responsibility before all others.

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge of UK water industry environmental and water resources work.
• Technical expertise in any of the water resource competencies; hydrology, hydrometry, hydroecology, hydromorphology, and water resources management.
• Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA), SEA and Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessment and River habitat survey
• Experience in environmental regulation, sustainability, and operational requirements.
• Strong project and program management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder and partner management skills
• Valid driving license.
• Ability to effectively communicate water, environmental, and financial information.
• Genuine passion for environmental conservation.

£50,000 - £50,000 a year

If you're enthusiastic about making a difference and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to protect and preserve our precious water resources for future generations. Apply now and be part of something meaningful!

What's in it for you:

We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We're one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays

• A discretionary Bonus

• Competitive Contributory Pension

• Share-save Scheme

• Various health benefits

• Wellbeing support programmes

• A range of Group Discounts

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Financial support services

• And plenty more!

Closing Date: 5th January 2025

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values which are essential to our success are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.