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  Location: St Mellons - Rivers House Grade & Salary: 5, £30,120 rising to £33,383 over three years Post number: 200867 Type of contract: Permanent Work pattern: full time Closing date: 5 th April 2020 Benefits: Civil Service pension, 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days over 5 years, flexible working options, occupational health including counselling and advisory services and eye care, childcare vouchers and salary sacrifice schemes. Role Purpose The key role of this job is to carry out the day to day duties of the team to strict timescales associated with Flood Risk Activity Permit determinations and compliance checking, and Town and Country Planning statutory consultations. The post holder will need to demonstrate good time and workload management skills together with an ability to work with key Natural Resources Wales and external stakeholders. Qualifications and Skills Educated to degree level in a science or engineering discipline Member of appropriate professional body (e.g. CIWEM or ICE) and working towards becoming chartered in the near future. Excellent communication and analytical skills. Understanding of flood risk mechanisms/sources of flooding and fluvial hydrology. Strong and effective self-management and organisational skills.    Good knowledge and experience of GIS systems and data management. Good report writing skills. Must have a full UK driving licence. For more information, please visit our website.            

  Location: Cardiff Grade & Salary: 4, £25,828 rising to £29,352 a year Post number: 202515 Type of contract: Fixed Term contract until January 2021 Work pattern: full time Closing date: 5 April 2020 Benefits: Civil Service pension, 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days over 5 years, flexible working options, occupational health including counselling and advisory services and eye care, childcare vouchers and salary sacrifice schemes. Role Purpose To determine water quality permit applications in accordance with recognised NRW policy, process, guidance and procedures. Support the Permitting Service and respond to internal and external customer queries. Qualifications and Skills Qualifications for Permitting Officer 2 under the Installations, Marine, Waste, Water Quality and Water Resources regimes require a degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline. Qualifications for Permitting Officer 2 under the Felling and Species regimes require Level 4 of the Credit & Qualifications Framework or equivalent. Customer service experience and ability to influence/persuade to achieve desired outcome. An understanding of the Environmental Permitting Regulations and how they relate to the permitting process. (Desirable) Experience of decision making using technical software and modelling programmes. (Desirable) Ability to identify efficiencies and improvements in processes and ways of working. (Desirable) For more information, please visit our website.        

We are the leading independent Hydrometric Consultant in the UK, providing water monitoring systems to local authorities, water companies & the Environment Agency. We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing team in Stirling . You would be responsible for managing the delivery of services to meet Client requirements, as well as developing business opportunities & proposals, & managing projects. You would work alongside technical experts & industry professionals for projects in: ⚫ Water Resources ⚫ Flood Risk / Warning ⚫ Drainage You would be: Developing Client relationships for new business in target sectors Preparing bids / proposals to achieve business targets Managing Business Development initiatives Supporting development of the Business Plan Identifying opportunities with cross-selling potential across the business Project Managing key projects / Frameworks ensuring safety / programme / budget / quality Managing staff and equipment Using our CRM system to manage opportunities • Attending industry events: seminars / conferences; exhibitions Supporting preparation of marketing materials for exhibitions / events and social media Performing other tasks to support business objectives as required Ensuring compliance with and implementing company Health & Safety policies Do you have: A proven track record in an operational management role, or similar relevant experience A Degree in a relevant subject,or similar relevant experience Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in an operational management or consultancy role Experience in business development & project delivery in the water industry and / or for local government Excellent report & proposal writing ability and experience in preparing proposals for technical professional services Experience in business development & project delivery in the water industry , or similar relevant experience, in the UK (overseas experience would also be a benefit) Proven track record in successful project management & delivery of consultancy or monitoring projects in the water industry to: safety, quality, programme, cost; or similar relevant experience A Full Clean Driving Licence Chartered with relevant professional body, or working towards chartership Are you: Able to work to deadlines. Focused on detail Proud to successfully deliver projects & provide excellent customer service A good communicator, both written & verbal. Interested in expanding a successful business Prepared to travel throughout the UK & overseas if required Our website describes the Hydrometric work that we undertake. If this is you, please send a detailed CV with a covering letter telling us why you think you’ll be right for us, and us for you to tpeake@hydro-int.com . Salary: £25 – 35k, plus workplace pension Full-Time (37.5hrs/ week) Closing date: 13/04/2020

We are the leading independent Hydrometric Consultant in the UK, providing water monitoring systems to local authorities, water companies & the Environment Agency. We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing team in either Reading.  You would be responsible for managing the delivery of services to meet Client requirements, as well as developing business opportunities & proposals, & managing projects. You would work alongside technical experts & industry professionals for projects in: ⚫ Water Resources ⚫ Flood Risk / Warning ⚫ Drainage You would be: Developing Client relationships for new business in target sectors Preparing bids / proposals to achieve business targets Managing Business Development initiatives Supporting development of the Business Plan Identifying opportunities with cross-selling potential across the business Project Managing key projects / Frameworks ensuring safety / programme / budget / quality Managing staff and equipment Using our CRM system to manage opportunities Attending industry events: seminars / conferences; exhibitions Supporting preparation of marketing materials for exhibitions / events and social media Performing other tasks to support business objectives as required Ensuring compliance with and implementing company Health & Safety policies Do you have: A proven track record in an operational management role, or similar relevant experience A Degree in a relevant subject,or similar relevant experience Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in an operational management or consultancy role Experience in business development & project delivery in the water industry and / or for local government Excellent report & proposal writing ability and experience in preparing proposals for technical professional services Experience in business development & project delivery in the water industry , or similar relevant experience, in the UK (overseas experience would also be a benefit) Proven track record in successful project management & delivery of consultancy or monitoring projects in the water industry to: safety, quality, programme, cost; or similar relevant experience A Full Clean Driving Licence Chartered with relevant professional body, or working towards chartership Are you: Able to work to deadlines. Focused on detail Proud to successfully deliver projects & provide excellent customer service A good communicator, both written & verbal. Interested in expanding a successful business Prepared to travel throughout the UK & overseas if required Our website describes the Hydrometric work that we undertake. If this is you, please send a detailed CV with a covering letter telling us why you think you’ll be right for us, and us for you to tpeake@hydro-int.com . Salary: £25 – 35k, plus workplace pension Full-Time (37.5hrs/ week) Closing date: 13/04/2020

Are you experienced in water resources planning and looking for an exciting new challenge? South West Water provides reliable, efficient and high quality drinking water and waste water services throughout Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset and Dorset. We believe that by investing in the future of our region, we are not only improving the quality of life for today’s residents and visitors but are also taking responsibility for future generations. Our aim is to continually drive up standards, particularly in the areas that matter most to our customers and be amongst the best in the water industry. We now have an opportunity to join one of the South West's leading employers as a Supply Demand Planning Analyst to join our Water Resources and Water Efficiency team in Exeter. What will you be doing? Joining our team, the Supply Demand Planning Analyst will work with other team members to forecast future demand for water over timescales from a few days to several decades into the future. You will improve current understanding of the costs and benefits of demand management options, such as leakage reduction, and water efficiency. You’ll evaluate how such options, alongside resource, production, and distribution ones, can best be used to meet future requirements.   The Supply Demand Planning Analyst will develop South West Water’s capabilities to move from deterministic to risk-based planning methods. This includes the generation of inputs to the planning process that are based on risk and probability, and the use of decision-making methods that reflect the uncertainties in strategic planning. You’ll contribute to the company’s annual reporting of demand-related data by preparing data and documentation and attending audits. What do you need? Experience of water demand analysis and forecasting Experience of reporting within time and quality constraints Relevant degree, preferably in a numerate discipline such as mathematics, science or engineering Ability to develop strong relationships with stakeholders Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Self-motivated with a willingness to learn Able to communicate complex concepts effectively A willingness to challenge existing methods and processes, to improve existing capabilities Knowledge of data handling tools such as SQL, R, Python, Power BI, or similar would be beneficial Knowledge of Pywr, Miser, Aquator, or similar water resources tools would be advantageous What can South West Water offer you? In return for your hard work as our Supply Demand Planning Analyst, we can offer a salary of circa £35,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience . We also offer a range of excellent benefits, working within a team-orientated and collaborative environment, for a company that strives to be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. If you have the skills and experience to excel as our Supply Demand Planning Analyst, click apply today.  

  Location: Bodffordd Grade & Salary: 3, £22,885 rising to £25,516 over three years Post number: 200182 Type of contract: Permanent Work pattern: full time Closing date: 29 March 2020 Benefits: Civil Service pension, 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days over 5 years, flexible working options, occupational health including counselling and advisory services and eye care, childcare vouchers and salary sacrifice schemes. Role Purpose You will be part of the Integrated Workforce North West Wales who have a responsibility for the direct delivery of work on flood defence assets , in National Nature Reserves and in the Welsh Government Woodland Estate. You will provide a maintenance service and deliver a capital work programme for NRW assets which will include Flood risk assets and NRW managed Land.   You will provide an appropriate emergency response which will be required to be part of a standby rota and provide out of hours cover and have the ability to operate equipment such as hand-held tools which may include chainsaws. You will have the ability to operate as a banksman and slinger/signaller and understand technical and utility plans, operating in compliance with the Construction Design and Management Regulations. You will be required to operate machinery which may include HGV’s, Heavy and specialised plant and equipment of a high value and you will have the required licence as an operator of specialist heavy plant & machinery. CPCS or other recognised licence . Qualifications and Skills Several years relevant operational experience. NVQ L2 Environmental Conservation or equivalent. One or more of the following (to include evidence such as log book, completed workbook, specialist plans etc). Intermediate chainsaw operative to include multiple windblown trees (include CS34 etc). Winching operations. Operator of specialist heavy plant & machinery. CPCS or other recognised licence. Conservation Management knowledge and understanding. Significant incident management experience: Flood/Industrial fire/oil spill/silt management etc. Intermediate ICT skills. E.g. AMX. Full UK driving licence ideally to include cat B + E. (trailer towing) Basic literacy and numeracy skills are required for the role.  GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths are essential.  For more information, please visit our website.

  Climate Change Officer:  Epping Forest District Council Full time post for 2 years with scope for extension. Salary grade £38,500- £41,301 Epping Forest District Council has declared a Climate Emergency and is looking for a determined, talented and innovative officer to drive forward our pledge to do everything we can to be carbon neutral by 2030.  You will be influential in delivering, the Council’s Climate Change Action Plan and Air Quality Strategy, and within this framework you will develop an ambitious programme of activities to reduce energy consumption and emissions from homes, businesses and from the Council’s own operations. You will work closely with another newly created post, the Sustainable Transport Officer, to deliver initiatives that reduce emissions from transport by promoting sustainable transport and encouraging consumer behaviour change and you will support the implementation of high standards of sustainability within all development coming forward within the District’s Local Plan. Key to this exciting role will be the securing of both commitment and ownership from a wide range of partners to deliver effective change across the District. You will have a relevant Degree/ qualification and/or previous experience working in a similar environmental sustainability and climate change role. You will be well informed about the climate agenda including carbon management, including the challenges this presents and able to provide professional advice and share best practice with Officers in this respect. You will have strong verbal communication skills to build effective relationships and to influence, communicate and negotiate with a diverse range of individuals across the Council and with external partners and organisations. You will be confident in writing reports and producing evidence-led strategies and policies on climate change and environmental sustainability that are aligned across the council. Crucially, you will also ensure a robust monitoring framework is established that will clearly show progress.  Above all, you will be an enthusiastic, driven individual with a passion for the environment and commitment to deliver change through the climate emergency agenda.  In return we offer. In return we offer a competitive salary, flexible and agile working and generous holiday entitlement. For an informal chat, please contact Sally Devine (Regulatory Services) 01992 564149. To make an application, please visit the Epping Forest Council website https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/jobs/      

  Sustainable Transport Officer:  Epping Forest District Council   Full time post for 2 years with scope for extension. Salary grade £38,500- £41,301   Epping Forest District Council has declared a Climate Emergency and is looking for a determined, talented and innovative officer to co-ordinate and the develop a sustainable transport strategy and action plan.   You will work collaboratively with the Climate Change Officer, to deliver initiatives that reduce emissions from transport by promoting sustainable transport and encouraging consumer behaviour change. The role will support the implementation of high standards of sustainability within all development coming forward within the District’s Local Plan. Key to this exciting role will be the securing of both commitment and ownership from a wide range of partners to deliver effective change across the District.   You will have a relevant Degree/ professional qualification and/or previous experience working in a similar sustainable transport role. You will be well informed about sustainable transport agenda and options to promote behaviour change, including the challenges this presents and able to provide professional advice and share best practice with Officers in this respect.   You will have strong verbal communication skills to build effective relationships and to influence, communicate and negotiate with a diverse range of individuals across the Council and with external partners and organisations.   You will be confident in writing reports and producing evidence-led strategies and policies on sustainable transport that are aligned across the council. Crucially, you will also ensure a robust monitoring framework is established that will clearly show progress.    Above all, you will be an enthusiastic, driven individual with a passion for sustainable transport and commitment to deliver change through the sustainable transport agenda. In return we offer. In return we offer a competitive salary, flexible and agile working and generous holiday entitlement.  For an informal chat, please contact James Warwick (Contracts and Technical) 01992 564350. To make an application, please visit the Epping Forest Council website https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/jobs/        

Area Statement development Public Service Boards & Wellbeing planning Outward funding & Partnership working Community engagement Recreation & Access Fisheries strategic planning Conservation & Protected sites & landscapes, National Nature Reserves planning Water resource management WFD & catchment planning Officer 2, People & Places South East Location: St Mellons/ Newport Civic Centre Grade & Salary: 5, £30,120 rising to £33,383 over three years Post number: 202489 Type of contract: Fixed Term appointment until 31 March 2023 Work pattern: full time Closing date: 25 March 2020 Benefits: Civil Service pension, 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days over 5 years, flexible working options, occupational health including counselling and advisory services and eye care, childcare vouchers and salary sacrifice schemes. Role Purpose The post holder will engage with NRW colleagues, external partners and local communities to promote community benefit from Newport’s natural resources. This will be achieved by planning and delivering effective engagement activities in line with the One Newport Public Services Board’s  Well-being Plan and the Area Statement for South East Wales. Qualifications and Skills Proven record of working with external partners and/or local communities to deliver community benefit from natural resources. Proven record of producing clear and persuasive engagement material in styles appropriate to the audience   You will have significant expertise in one or more technical areas of the team’s remit: Proven record of making a positive active contribution to improving the effectiveness efficiency & productivity of any work undertaken  Excellent communication and inter-personal skills with a customer focus.      Excellent at building effective working relationship with colleagues and external partners.  For more information, please visit our website.

  Location: Flexible Grade & Salary: 7 – £37,973 rising to £42,584 over three years Post number: 202486 Type of contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2021 Work pattern: Full time Closing date: 29 March 2020 Benefits: Civil Service pension, 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days over 5 years, flexible working options, occupational health including counselling and advisory services and eye care, childcare vouchers and salary sacrifice schemes. Role Purpose Qualifications and Skills With the diverse nature of NRW’s remit this is an exciting opportunity to work in the Sustainable Water group within the Evidence, Policy and Permitting (EPP) Directorate.  The location is flexible within Wales working as part of the Integrated Water Planning Team. The role will provide the expert lead on Hydro-morphology across Wales’ waterbodies but with a primary with a focus on freshwaters, and manage the preparation of NRW policy, programmes and guidance developed in this area.  This will involve translating Welsh & UK Government policy into practical approaches for delivery.  The role will also support and lead on some aspects of the wider work of the team including River Basin Management Planning, advising on river restoration projects and priorities and water related areas of work on Sustainable Management of Natural Resources.  The post holder will work with colleagues from other teams in EPP and Operations, officials from WG and sector representatives . This is an opportunity to work in a diverse, professional and stimulating environment with the ability to opt into NRW Sports and Social events and with National Parks, scenery and culture on the doorstep.  The role comes with a generous package including 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days over 5 years), flexi-time scheme which allows you to work flexibly between 7am and 7pm, flexible working arrangements, a generous career-average pension scheme, eye care, tax free childcare schemes, corporate benefit schemes such as cycle-to-work and discounts at many retailers, plus occupational health, counselling and advisory services.  Staff also have the ability to purchase additional annual leave up to 10 days (pro-rata).  For more information, please visit our website. Knowledge of: Welsh, UK and EU legislation related to water and environmental management and regulation of hydromorphology; Welsh & UK Governments & EU policy drivers for hydro-morphology with a primary focus on freshwaters; and the issues and opportunities in Wales; Knowledge and practical understanding of the range of partners and stakeholders involved in delivering hydro-morphology outcomes  in Wales, with a primary focus on freshwaters; Experience of: In-depth understanding of hydromorphology and the complex range of drivers and barriers to delivery; Working in a programme and project management environment with Project Management experience and/or qualifications. You will be a member of a relevant professional institution such as CIWEM and/ or working towards membership. Representing the organisation in high profile and contentious issues in the public arena; Share your knowledge and expertise to help solve problems, supporting all Heads of Business in EPP as required; For more information, please visit our website.                          

  Location : St Mellons or Cross Hands Grade & Salary: 4 - £25,828 rising to £29,352 over three years Post number: 202428 Type of contract: Fixed term appointment until 31 March 2021 Work pattern: Full time Closing date: 22 March 2020 Benefits: Civil Service pension, 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days over 5 years, flexible working options, occupational health including counselling and advisory services and eye care, childcare vouchers and salary sacrifice schemes. Role Purpose The post holder will: Work as part of a team to support and assist in the delivery of integrated Hydrometry & Telemetry (H&T) services in Operations, maintaining the quality of NRW’s hydrometric data by applying appropriate measurement solutions and ensuring the Hydrometric network is operational. Be responsible for general data acquisition, site maintenance, installation, calibration of hydrometric and telemetry instrumentation used to support the Hydrometric network. Consider the principles of SMNR and Well-being of Future Generations Act in all decision making. Qualifications and Skills Relevant qualifications – Educated to degree level or equivalent in a scientific or engineering subject, and ideally some experience in a similar job type role.     You'll need to be a good communicator, be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and be a strong team worker.     A sound awareness and understanding of Health and Safety and relevant regulations working safely within the role.  Understanding of Hydrometry and Telemetry work, systems and how the team fits into the NRW’s approach to Water Management and Flood Risk applying the principles of Sustainable Management of Natural Resources.    Demonstrate a flexible approach to work and be able to prioritise workload to fit the need of the team, working with others and alone to undertake tasks.  The role will require regular travelling to and from sites within a defined area Must have full UK driving licence. A basic awareness of the British, European and International Standards relating to Hydrometry and its mechanisms, enabling NRW to deliver appropriate hydrometric data. An awareness of welsh culture, and a positive attitude to linguistic and cultural diversity.  For more information, please visit our website.