Salary & Benefits: Salary range £37,548 - £46,936 per annum dependant on experience, annual bonus, attractive pension scheme (Up to 10% company contribution), life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary and 25 days annual leave, bank holidays, plus a wellness day and development opportunities in line with the Environmental Advisor progression plan. We also offer a fantastic flexible benefits package, where you can choose from benefits such as health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Colleagues also have access to a retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location: Bradford / Hybrid Working 1-2 office a week – Bradford)
Work type: Permanent. Working 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm
We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Lead Advisor to join the Asset Strategy & Policy Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?
What we do:
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry
We are a small close knit team of nine, who make the time to regularly collaborate in person. Working as part of the wider Asset Strategy and Policy function we are responsible for influencing and negotiating with regulators and stakeholders to enable sustainable environmental improvements. You will develop skills and knowledge in a wide range of topics but also have the opportunity to specialise. The role is varied and interesting with no two days being the same.
We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires an average of 2 day in the office site per week. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours.
Where you fit in:
As our Lead Environmental Advisor you will provide expert advice to the business on matters concerning environmental regulation, permitting and modelling.
You will ensure resolution of regulatory issues/risks by effectively influencing negotiations with the Environment Agency (EA) nationally and regionally on current and future environmental legislation and regulatory interpretation that impact on permitted and licenced activities.
You will also develop and maintain an understanding of the impact of Company activities on the environment and support the business in developing responses, accordingly, e.g. review all the water service discharges or abstraction licences to ensure Yorkshire Water has the correct regulatory permissions in place (exemptions / permits/ licences).
You will provide advice to the business on the impact of new, changed and existing environmental legislation, where a precedent does not already exist. e.g. the proposed move from water resources licences to environmental permits. You will then work with the EA and internal colleagues to establish the requirements e.g. permit conditions and applicability to abstraction activities.
You will lead on environmental investigations, including management of one or more teams of external specialist consultants.
You will also help lead the development of the quality programme aspect of Asset Management Plan submissions, e.g. using knowledge of future regulatory change to advise the business on timescales and costs for implementing change in the new AMP programme.
What skills & qualifications you will need:
The successful candidate will have –
• Good knowledge of the main functions of the water industry and relevant regulators and understanding of all relevant pieces of environmental legislation related to the water industry.
• Excellent understanding of the various environmental permissions required by the business.
• Excellent understanding of licences for abstraction and impoundment
• Excellent understanding of environmental permitting for water discharges, waste operations, bespoke and standard rules permits.
• Good understanding of environmental science, particularly related to water industry.
• Ability to define and document investigation scope, including any monitoring requirements (as required by specialism).
• Good understanding of the legislative framework of European Union and its impact in the environmental obligations of the water industry.
• Full understanding of the key environmental guidance and regulatory approaches adopted by the environmental regulator in regard to the company’s activities.
• Ability to build, maintain and embed improved business processes in own area of work.
• Numerate with the ability to analyse and interpret complex data.
• Ability to work with other teams, whilst understanding differing priorities.
• Ability to coach and mentor others on technical issues and leadership skills.
• Strong written and oral communication, e.g. complex technical reports and briefs to senior management.
• Strong interpersonal skills, which are used to effectively influence and negotiate on environmental regulatory matters at a regional and national level.
Although our assets are operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year the company is committed to support flexible work patterns and job share options, where possible, to give you more control over your time and responsibilities. Whether you have child-care responsibilities or are looking for the ideal work-life balance our flexible options can offer work patterns that suit your needs.
If you’re an experienced environmental science professional and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.
If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply online and complete the application process. Please upload an up-to-date copy of your CV with a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience for the role.
Recruitment Process:
Closing Date: 26th April, 2024
Interviews w/c 6th & 13th June, 2024
We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
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