Catchment Management Scientist

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 business 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

In your new role you’ll develop and report on the Farming for Water Outcome Delivery Incentive (ODI) and be accountable for the day to day running of Severn Trent farmer support schemes such as STEPs (Severn Trent Environment Protection scheme), Farm to Tap, and Swap Your Nozzles which are delivered as part of the Farming for Water ODI.

You’ll be involved in the management and maintenance of catchment risk assessments that help Severn Trent understand and manage risks to water quality upstream of our abstractions, 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, and environmental consultants to 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:

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  Support the development and update of catchment risk assessments for the companies Drinking Water Safety Plans (DWSP’s)

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  Analyse water quality and other environmental data through Power B.I, GIS and other data management systems.

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  Identify 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 our new Catchment Management Scientist to be comfortable building relationships with the Environment Agency and other key stakeholders both internally and externally. While giving them the assurance that catchment management solutions will provide a reliable protection measure against drinking water pollution and developing collaborative solutions to local water quality risks.

To be successful, it’s expected you’ll have an excellent track record in soil science, water quality, hydrology or hydrogeology and excellent communication, networking and analytical skills. You’ll have the ability to work under pressure, solves 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.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

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's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• Starting Salary of £34,478.65
  
• 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

WHATS 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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