Graduate Administrator/Assistant Environmental Consultant

12-month contract with the possibility of becoming permanent

Purpose

We are looking for an enthusiastic, practical, motivated administrator/ Assistant Environmental Consultant to join our growing, friendly team. The role is to support our Environmental Consultants in all aspect of their role.

About Nutrient Neutral

Nutrient Neutral Ltd is a market leader and pioneer in the nutrient neutrality and associated industries. We are environmental problem solvers with a focus on tackling water pollution. Committed to building a company with strong ethical values and to investing in the next generation of professionals, we strive to give our team the tools and opportunity to do better with our planet than our forebears.

We work with landowners and developers to design nutrient off-setting and mitigation schemes which include wetland design and other nature-based solutions as well as consideration of Sustainable urban Drainage Systems (SuDS), sewage treatment, water resilience and water resource management.

We believe that our team is stronger when our work-life is in balance. We are therefore open to flexible and hybrid working. We also place high value on training and upskilling, and on contributing knowledge to our professional community

Job Role

In this role you will report directly to our Environmental Director as well as working closing with our team of Environmental Consultants. You will support the team in all aspect of their day-to-day activities, helping them with project work from proposal preparation desk-based assessment through to preparation of final reports. This is primarily a supportive role in delivery of projects with the opportunity to develop professional and technical skills. You will need to be confident in talking on the phone and well-organised. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are important in this role.

Role competencies and experience:

• A degree in related subject or experience in relevant field is required
• Proactive confident communicator with a friendly, collaborative and innovative attitude
• Good IT literacy (MS Office at least and QGIS would be an advantage, but training will be given)
• Well-organised and high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• A UK Driving licence is required

Job Benefits

• A competitive & flexible remuneration package commensurate with the position
• Company profit share
• Commitment to facilitating a Personal Development Plan (PDP)
• Payment of key professional membership subscription fees
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Contributary pension
• 20 days leave per year plus Bank holidays