Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and businesses across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.
If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Our Water Quality & Environment team have an opportunity for you to join as our Catchment Management Scientist. This new role will have an agroecological focus to support developing agroecological and regenerative farming ambitions in both our current and future catchment management programmes.
In your new role, you’ll be accountable for the day-to-day running of Severn Trent farmer support schemes such as STEPs (Severn Trent Environment Protection scheme), Spring STEPS for biodiversity, and Swap Your Nozzles which are delivered to help us protect and improve water quality. You’ll develop and report on our overarching aims as a team for the next five years, as well as developing relationships and programmes of work across the company, while providing expertise to the wider business on catchment protection and support to water quality issues at our sources.
Additionally, you’ll engage with a range of stakeholders from the Environmental Agency, environmental consultants, local farming, and Catchment Based Approach groups to develop collaborative and efficient solutions to local water quality risks.
Some of your other key accountabilities will include:
* Making sure our farmer grant scheme data and evidence keeping is accurate, well organised, and auditable.
* Analysing water quality and other environmental data through Power B.I, GIS, and other data management systems.
* Identifying new research and development opportunities exploring innovative ways to manage new and ongoing water quality issues both within Severn Trent and as part of cross water company research projects.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
We’re seeking a new Catchment Management Scientist who will be comfortable building relationships with the Environment Agency and other key stakeholders both internally and externally. You will also be happy providing assurance that our farmer schemes are being evidenced and reported on accurately and effectively.
To be successful, it’s expected you’ll have an excellent track record in soil science, water quality, hydrology, or agroecology plus excellent communication, organisation, and analytical skills. You’ll have the ability to work under pressure, solve problems, and have an understanding of agricultural and environmental regulations/legislation.
The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you too.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:
* Starting salary £36,097.43
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
* Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 based on company performance and subject to eligibility)
* Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
* Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
* 10% monthly discount with Busy Bees Nurseries and one-week free childcare
* Dedicated training and development with our Academy
* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
* Family-friendly policies
* Two paid volunteering days per year
WHAT’S NEXT?
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please get in touch with our amazing team of recruiters at recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.
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