River Thame Conservation Trust
Wheatley, Oxfordshire
Job Description: Senior Agricultural Officer (Water & Wildlife Friendly Farming) Location: Wheatley, Oxfordshire Starting Salary: £40,000 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Reporting to: CEO River Thame Conservation Trust Founded in 2012, the River Thame Conservation Trust (RTCT) is a charitable environmental organisation dedicated to safeguarding the River Thame, its catchment and wildlife, ensuring that these benefits can be enjoyed by people. We are a team of seven staff supported by a board of trustees, and a vibrant network of volunteers. We collaborate closely with landowners, and a range of statutory, private and charitable bodies, partnership with whom is key to the impact of our work. The Trust has a strong focus of delivery on-the-ground, with work programmes to improve the habitat and connectivity of the catchment's watercourses and create new floodplain wetland habitat. Improving our understanding of the health of the Thame's watercourses, and the impacts they are subject to is also a focus, pursued via programmes to monitoring water quality by-wide citizen science, river fly monitoring, and monitoring to understand fish and mammal populations. The information we glean enables us to target on-the-ground projects, as well as to effectively engage with other organisations and sectors which are essential to solving the challenges the catchment faces. Our role as co-hosts for the Thame Catchment Partnership places us ideally to address those cross-sectoral challenges. RTCT benefits from being part of a wider family of rivers trusts, under the umbrella of the national body the Rivers Trust. Rivers Trust affiliation provides a basis for knowledge exchange, sharing of resources, and representation to government and other national bodies, through national-level advocacy and campaigns led by the Rivers Trust. One of the most active and important areas of the Trust's portfolio is working with farmers to promote water and wildlife friendly farming practices. This has been achieved most recently through our role in facilitating the Thame Catchment Farm Cluster. With our partners the Freshwater Habitats Trust, we recently completed the Project Development Phase (PDP) of the Defra funded Ock and Thame Farmers Landscape recovery project. This PDP submission is now under consideration by Defra. Should Defra approve the project, RTCT is likely to play a central role in the delivery of this project which will create and enhance freshwater and other habitats across up to 7,200 ha, and over the project's 20-year term. Progression of the project will be transformational for both the Thame Catchment, and RTCT. The postholder would be expected to play a key role in the delivery of the Landscape Recovery Project. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Agricultural Adviser to lead the delivery of high-impact, farm-based interventions that improve water quality, hydrological processes, biodiversity, and climate resilience across our catchment(s). Working at the interface of farming, conservation, and water management, you will provide trusted, expert advice to farmers and land managers, supporting the transition to profitable, environmentally sustainable farming systems. You will play a key role in identifying, developing and delivering projects aligned with water and wildlife-friendly farming principles, helping to reduce diffuse pollution, restore habitats, and strengthen ecosystem resilience. You will identify where and how partners and other specialist suppliers can form part of the solution, and seek to secure partnership opportunities and projects as appropriate. Key Responsibilities Farm Advice and Engagement Build long-term, trusted relationships with landowners, tenant farmers, and agricultural stakeholders. Deliver targeted, one-to-one advice to farmers to reduce agricultural diffuse pollution and improve soil and water management. Promote and support adoption of nature-based solutions,and regenerative farming practices. Identify current conservation value of land holdings, and opportunities for enhancement of wildlife habitats and species. Identify funding opportunities through agri-environment schemes, public sector grants, philanthropic funding, offsetting through statutory (e.g. BNG) or voluntary mechanisms, and emerging markets for ecosystem services. Programme Delivery Lead the design and delivery of catchment-sensitive farming initiatives, complimenting the activities of existing initiatives led by others, notably Thames Water, Natural England, and the Environment Agency. dentify opportunities for, design and implement on-farm capital works (e.g. farm water storage, fencing, sediment traps, slurry infrastructure improvements). Ensure projects meet environmental outcomes for water quality, habitat enhancement, and species recovery. Technical Leadership Provide technical expertise on: Species recovery and habitat creation and enhancement Nutrient & pest management and diffuse pollution mitigation Soil health and erosion control Planning and delivery of Environmentally sustainable farming practices Funding opportunities available to farmers / NGOs to undertake and sustain environmental enhancements, including SFI, Countryside Stewardship and Nature Based Solutions markets Partnership Working Facilitate the Thame Catchment Farm Cluster, and play a leading role in its ongoing development, including through collaboration with neighboring farmer clusters. Collaborate with regulators, water companies, NGOs, and local authorities to deliver integrated catchment management. Represent the Trust at stakeholder meetings, farmer events, and industry forums. Initiate and contribute to partnership bids and funding opportunities. Monitoring and Reporting Track project outputs and environmental outcomes, including improvements in water quality and biodiversity. Use data and evidence to evaluate effectiveness of interventions and inform adaptive management. Contribute to reporting required by funders and stakeholders. Work with the Trust's Communications staff to promote RTCT's work with farmers, within the agricultural community and amongst rural and agricultural stakeholders. Team Leadership Mentor, support and line-manage staff within the land use team - Currently one Assistant Project Officer. Strategic Leadership Contribute to organisational strategy and continuous improvement of advisory approaches. Secure the long-term viability of RTCT's farming support activities, through securing sustainable funding sources, and providing a service which is trusted and valued by land managers and funders alike. Contribute to wider Trust Strategy, including ensuring farming support activities are complimentary to and achieve synergies with other areas of the Trust's activities. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Significant experience advising farmers on environmentally sustainable agriculture. Strong knowledge of: Farm businesses. Species and habitats in a farmland context Diffuse water pollution and mitigation techniques Soil management and nutrient planning Organic and non-organic fertilisers Plant nutrient requirements Agri-environment schemes and policy frameworks Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence behaviour change. Ability to manage projects and deliver outcomes to time and budget. Ability to work flexibly to fit with farming timetables - some evening and weekend working may be required. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the catchment. Desirable Degree (or equivalent experience) in agriculture, environmental science, or a related field. BASIS, FACTS, or similar land-based qualifications. Experience working within a catchment-based approach Personal Attributes Passionate about sustainable farming and environmental improvement. Practical, solutions-focused, and collaborative. Credible and empathetic when working with farmers and land managers. Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively. What We Offer Opportunity to drive meaningful environmental change across landscapes. Supportive, mission-driven team environment. Professional development and training opportunities. Hybrid and flexible working. Membership of the Rivers Trust Pension scheme. How to Apply Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and how you meet the required skills, knowledge and experience to: RTCT Administrative Support Officer Paula Hudson by 5pm on Thursday the 18th June. Interviews are scheduled for the 29th of June, in Person in Wheatley, Oxfordshire. You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.
Job Description: Senior Agricultural Officer (Water & Wildlife Friendly Farming) Location: Wheatley, Oxfordshire Starting Salary: £40,000 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Reporting to: CEO River Thame Conservation Trust Founded in 2012, the River Thame Conservation Trust (RTCT) is a charitable environmental organisation dedicated to safeguarding the River Thame, its catchment and wildlife, ensuring that these benefits can be enjoyed by people. We are a team of seven staff supported by a board of trustees, and a vibrant network of volunteers. We collaborate closely with landowners, and a range of statutory, private and charitable bodies, partnership with whom is key to the impact of our work. The Trust has a strong focus of delivery on-the-ground, with work programmes to improve the habitat and connectivity of the catchment's watercourses and create new floodplain wetland habitat. Improving our understanding of the health of the Thame's watercourses, and the impacts they are subject to is also a focus, pursued via programmes to monitoring water quality by-wide citizen science, river fly monitoring, and monitoring to understand fish and mammal populations. The information we glean enables us to target on-the-ground projects, as well as to effectively engage with other organisations and sectors which are essential to solving the challenges the catchment faces. Our role as co-hosts for the Thame Catchment Partnership places us ideally to address those cross-sectoral challenges. RTCT benefits from being part of a wider family of rivers trusts, under the umbrella of the national body the Rivers Trust. Rivers Trust affiliation provides a basis for knowledge exchange, sharing of resources, and representation to government and other national bodies, through national-level advocacy and campaigns led by the Rivers Trust. One of the most active and important areas of the Trust's portfolio is working with farmers to promote water and wildlife friendly farming practices. This has been achieved most recently through our role in facilitating the Thame Catchment Farm Cluster. With our partners the Freshwater Habitats Trust, we recently completed the Project Development Phase (PDP) of the Defra funded Ock and Thame Farmers Landscape recovery project. This PDP submission is now under consideration by Defra. Should Defra approve the project, RTCT is likely to play a central role in the delivery of this project which will create and enhance freshwater and other habitats across up to 7,200 ha, and over the project's 20-year term. Progression of the project will be transformational for both the Thame Catchment, and RTCT. The postholder would be expected to play a key role in the delivery of the Landscape Recovery Project. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Agricultural Adviser to lead the delivery of high-impact, farm-based interventions that improve water quality, hydrological processes, biodiversity, and climate resilience across our catchment(s). Working at the interface of farming, conservation, and water management, you will provide trusted, expert advice to farmers and land managers, supporting the transition to profitable, environmentally sustainable farming systems. You will play a key role in identifying, developing and delivering projects aligned with water and wildlife-friendly farming principles, helping to reduce diffuse pollution, restore habitats, and strengthen ecosystem resilience. You will identify where and how partners and other specialist suppliers can form part of the solution, and seek to secure partnership opportunities and projects as appropriate. Key Responsibilities Farm Advice and Engagement Build long-term, trusted relationships with landowners, tenant farmers, and agricultural stakeholders. Deliver targeted, one-to-one advice to farmers to reduce agricultural diffuse pollution and improve soil and water management. Promote and support adoption of nature-based solutions,and regenerative farming practices. Identify current conservation value of land holdings, and opportunities for enhancement of wildlife habitats and species. Identify funding opportunities through agri-environment schemes, public sector grants, philanthropic funding, offsetting through statutory (e.g. BNG) or voluntary mechanisms, and emerging markets for ecosystem services. Programme Delivery Lead the design and delivery of catchment-sensitive farming initiatives, complimenting the activities of existing initiatives led by others, notably Thames Water, Natural England, and the Environment Agency. dentify opportunities for, design and implement on-farm capital works (e.g. farm water storage, fencing, sediment traps, slurry infrastructure improvements). Ensure projects meet environmental outcomes for water quality, habitat enhancement, and species recovery. Technical Leadership Provide technical expertise on: Species recovery and habitat creation and enhancement Nutrient & pest management and diffuse pollution mitigation Soil health and erosion control Planning and delivery of Environmentally sustainable farming practices Funding opportunities available to farmers / NGOs to undertake and sustain environmental enhancements, including SFI, Countryside Stewardship and Nature Based Solutions markets Partnership Working Facilitate the Thame Catchment Farm Cluster, and play a leading role in its ongoing development, including through collaboration with neighboring farmer clusters. Collaborate with regulators, water companies, NGOs, and local authorities to deliver integrated catchment management. Represent the Trust at stakeholder meetings, farmer events, and industry forums. Initiate and contribute to partnership bids and funding opportunities. Monitoring and Reporting Track project outputs and environmental outcomes, including improvements in water quality and biodiversity. Use data and evidence to evaluate effectiveness of interventions and inform adaptive management. Contribute to reporting required by funders and stakeholders. Work with the Trust's Communications staff to promote RTCT's work with farmers, within the agricultural community and amongst rural and agricultural stakeholders. Team Leadership Mentor, support and line-manage staff within the land use team - Currently one Assistant Project Officer. Strategic Leadership Contribute to organisational strategy and continuous improvement of advisory approaches. Secure the long-term viability of RTCT's farming support activities, through securing sustainable funding sources, and providing a service which is trusted and valued by land managers and funders alike. Contribute to wider Trust Strategy, including ensuring farming support activities are complimentary to and achieve synergies with other areas of the Trust's activities. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Significant experience advising farmers on environmentally sustainable agriculture. Strong knowledge of: Farm businesses. Species and habitats in a farmland context Diffuse water pollution and mitigation techniques Soil management and nutrient planning Organic and non-organic fertilisers Plant nutrient requirements Agri-environment schemes and policy frameworks Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence behaviour change. Ability to manage projects and deliver outcomes to time and budget. Ability to work flexibly to fit with farming timetables - some evening and weekend working may be required. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the catchment. Desirable Degree (or equivalent experience) in agriculture, environmental science, or a related field. BASIS, FACTS, or similar land-based qualifications. Experience working within a catchment-based approach Personal Attributes Passionate about sustainable farming and environmental improvement. Practical, solutions-focused, and collaborative. Credible and empathetic when working with farmers and land managers. Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively. What We Offer Opportunity to drive meaningful environmental change across landscapes. Supportive, mission-driven team environment. Professional development and training opportunities. Hybrid and flexible working. Membership of the Rivers Trust Pension scheme. How to Apply Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and how you meet the required skills, knowledge and experience to: RTCT Administrative Support Officer Paula Hudson by 5pm on Thursday the 18th June. Interviews are scheduled for the 29th of June, in Person in Wheatley, Oxfordshire. You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.
South East Water
Snodland, Kent
Summary: This key role will play a critical part in bringing technical, long-term water supply-demand strategies to life for the public and our stakeholders. Working closely with the Water Resources team, you will be responsible for the statutory consultation surrounding two of our key statutory plans - the Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan. You'll use your engagement skills to transform complex technical information into accessible, transparent, and engaging information for stakeholders, customers, and the media through various different channels. Main responsibilities: Creating and implementing an integrated communications strategy to support delivery of the Drought Plan and Water Resources Management Plan objectives and their input into the Business Plan process. Translating technical information into engaging content for internal and external audiences. Produce Non-Technical summaries required for consultations. Devising and delivering statutory public consultations. Devising, managing and evaluating a programme of events for customers and stakeholders, promotional media, press activity and other communications. Be responsible for organising and attending any workshops, community briefings, presentations, meetings and events in and out of normal office hours to assist with the successful delivery of the communication aspects of both plans. Developing high quality communications collateral including, but not limited to, briefings, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials and social media content. Working with internal stakeholders to agree priorities, key messages and the annual programme of events, meetings and other communications activities. Representing the business and working alongside our partners at Water Resources South East to support regional water resources and drought planning and engagement. Manage a range of suppliers and external parties to deliver the communications and events programme and statutory consultations, such as graphic designers, photographers, videographers and communications agencies. Brief media spokespeople ahead of radio and TV interviews. Answer and respond to media calls during office hours, escalating where appropriate. Help identify, write press releases and manage news stories for South East Water. Update the South East Water website and social media content in particular when promoting news stories or during emergency incidents. Participate in the Communications out-of-hours service on a shared rota basis responding to media enquiries and assisting the management of crisis communications. You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Degree-level qualification in a Communications, PR discipline and/or at least three years' relevant experience. A background in an environmental science discipline would be advantageous. Full driving licence. Be adept at pivoting between multiple projects, sometimes with competing needs, to produce appropriate and high-quality communications outputs to deadline. Have a keen eye for detail and competent at drafting accurate customer and stakeholder communications materials required for a project or event, including, but not limited to; developing, managing and evaluating statutory consultations, communications plans and evaluations, briefing notes, statements, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials, translating complex information into non-technical documentation, articles, advertising, website copy, FAQs and social media content such as videos. Able to use a range of digital tools, including but not limited to, social media, email marketing/newsletter, website content management system and public relations management software. Crisis Communications. Experience of communications planning, event management, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Experience of successfully delivering statutory consultations as well as stakeholder engagement within an environmental context would be advantageous. Knowledge of water resources and the water, environmental and/or agricultural industry would be advantageous. Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: up to £36,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)
Summary: This key role will play a critical part in bringing technical, long-term water supply-demand strategies to life for the public and our stakeholders. Working closely with the Water Resources team, you will be responsible for the statutory consultation surrounding two of our key statutory plans - the Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan. You'll use your engagement skills to transform complex technical information into accessible, transparent, and engaging information for stakeholders, customers, and the media through various different channels. Main responsibilities: Creating and implementing an integrated communications strategy to support delivery of the Drought Plan and Water Resources Management Plan objectives and their input into the Business Plan process. Translating technical information into engaging content for internal and external audiences. Produce Non-Technical summaries required for consultations. Devising and delivering statutory public consultations. Devising, managing and evaluating a programme of events for customers and stakeholders, promotional media, press activity and other communications. Be responsible for organising and attending any workshops, community briefings, presentations, meetings and events in and out of normal office hours to assist with the successful delivery of the communication aspects of both plans. Developing high quality communications collateral including, but not limited to, briefings, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials and social media content. Working with internal stakeholders to agree priorities, key messages and the annual programme of events, meetings and other communications activities. Representing the business and working alongside our partners at Water Resources South East to support regional water resources and drought planning and engagement. Manage a range of suppliers and external parties to deliver the communications and events programme and statutory consultations, such as graphic designers, photographers, videographers and communications agencies. Brief media spokespeople ahead of radio and TV interviews. Answer and respond to media calls during office hours, escalating where appropriate. Help identify, write press releases and manage news stories for South East Water. Update the South East Water website and social media content in particular when promoting news stories or during emergency incidents. Participate in the Communications out-of-hours service on a shared rota basis responding to media enquiries and assisting the management of crisis communications. You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Degree-level qualification in a Communications, PR discipline and/or at least three years' relevant experience. A background in an environmental science discipline would be advantageous. Full driving licence. Be adept at pivoting between multiple projects, sometimes with competing needs, to produce appropriate and high-quality communications outputs to deadline. Have a keen eye for detail and competent at drafting accurate customer and stakeholder communications materials required for a project or event, including, but not limited to; developing, managing and evaluating statutory consultations, communications plans and evaluations, briefing notes, statements, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials, translating complex information into non-technical documentation, articles, advertising, website copy, FAQs and social media content such as videos. Able to use a range of digital tools, including but not limited to, social media, email marketing/newsletter, website content management system and public relations management software. Crisis Communications. Experience of communications planning, event management, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Experience of successfully delivering statutory consultations as well as stakeholder engagement within an environmental context would be advantageous. Knowledge of water resources and the water, environmental and/or agricultural industry would be advantageous. Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: up to £36,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)
South East Water
Snodland, Kent
Summary: This key role will play a critical part in bringing technical, long-term water supply-demand strategies to life for the public and our stakeholders. Working closely with the Water Resources team, you will be responsible for the statutory consultation surrounding two of our key statutory plans - the Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan. You'll use your engagement skills to transform complex technical information into accessible, transparent, and engaging information for stakeholders, customers, and the media through various different channels. Main responsibilities: Creating and implementing an integrated communications strategy to support delivery of the Drought Plan and Water Resources Management Plan objectives and their input into the Business Plan process. Translating technical information into engaging content for internal and external audiences. Produce Non-Technical summaries required for consultations. Devising and delivering statutory public consultations. Devising, managing and evaluating a programme of events for customers and stakeholders, promotional media, press activity and other communications. Be responsible for organising and attending any workshops, community briefings, presentations, meetings and events in and out of normal office hours to assist with the successful delivery of the communication aspects of both plans. Developing high quality communications collateral including, but not limited to, briefings, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials and social media content. Working with internal stakeholders to agree priorities, key messages and the annual programme of events, meetings and other communications activities. Representing the business and working alongside our partners at Water Resources South East to support regional water resources and drought planning and engagement. Manage a range of suppliers and external parties to deliver the communications and events programme and statutory consultations, such as graphic designers, photographers, videographers and communications agencies. Brief media spokespeople ahead of radio and TV interviews. Answer and respond to media calls during office hours, escalating where appropriate. Help identify, write press releases and manage news stories for South East Water. Update the South East Water website and social media content in particular when promoting news stories or during emergency incidents. Participate in the Communications out-of-hours service on a shared rota basis responding to media enquiries and assisting the management of crisis communications. You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Degree-level qualification in a Communications, PR discipline and/or at least three years' relevant experience. A background in an environmental science discipline would be advantageous. Full driving licence. Be adept at pivoting between multiple projects, sometimes with competing needs, to produce appropriate and high-quality communications outputs to deadline. Have a keen eye for detail and competent at drafting accurate customer and stakeholder communications materials required for a project or event, including, but not limited to; developing, managing and evaluating statutory consultations, communications plans and evaluations, briefing notes, statements, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials, translating complex information into non-technical documentation, articles, advertising, website copy, FAQs and social media content such as videos. Able to use a range of digital tools, including but not limited to, social media, email marketing/newsletter, website content management system and public relations management software. Crisis Communications. Experience of communications planning, event management, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Experience of successfully delivering statutory consultations as well as stakeholder engagement within an environmental context would be advantageous. Knowledge of water resources and the water, environmental and/or agricultural industry would be advantageous. Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: up to £36,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)
Summary: This key role will play a critical part in bringing technical, long-term water supply-demand strategies to life for the public and our stakeholders. Working closely with the Water Resources team, you will be responsible for the statutory consultation surrounding two of our key statutory plans - the Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan. You'll use your engagement skills to transform complex technical information into accessible, transparent, and engaging information for stakeholders, customers, and the media through various different channels. Main responsibilities: Creating and implementing an integrated communications strategy to support delivery of the Drought Plan and Water Resources Management Plan objectives and their input into the Business Plan process. Translating technical information into engaging content for internal and external audiences. Produce Non-Technical summaries required for consultations. Devising and delivering statutory public consultations. Devising, managing and evaluating a programme of events for customers and stakeholders, promotional media, press activity and other communications. Be responsible for organising and attending any workshops, community briefings, presentations, meetings and events in and out of normal office hours to assist with the successful delivery of the communication aspects of both plans. Developing high quality communications collateral including, but not limited to, briefings, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials and social media content. Working with internal stakeholders to agree priorities, key messages and the annual programme of events, meetings and other communications activities. Representing the business and working alongside our partners at Water Resources South East to support regional water resources and drought planning and engagement. Manage a range of suppliers and external parties to deliver the communications and events programme and statutory consultations, such as graphic designers, photographers, videographers and communications agencies. Brief media spokespeople ahead of radio and TV interviews. Answer and respond to media calls during office hours, escalating where appropriate. Help identify, write press releases and manage news stories for South East Water. Update the South East Water website and social media content in particular when promoting news stories or during emergency incidents. Participate in the Communications out-of-hours service on a shared rota basis responding to media enquiries and assisting the management of crisis communications. You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Degree-level qualification in a Communications, PR discipline and/or at least three years' relevant experience. A background in an environmental science discipline would be advantageous. Full driving licence. Be adept at pivoting between multiple projects, sometimes with competing needs, to produce appropriate and high-quality communications outputs to deadline. Have a keen eye for detail and competent at drafting accurate customer and stakeholder communications materials required for a project or event, including, but not limited to; developing, managing and evaluating statutory consultations, communications plans and evaluations, briefing notes, statements, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials, translating complex information into non-technical documentation, articles, advertising, website copy, FAQs and social media content such as videos. Able to use a range of digital tools, including but not limited to, social media, email marketing/newsletter, website content management system and public relations management software. Crisis Communications. Experience of communications planning, event management, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Experience of successfully delivering statutory consultations as well as stakeholder engagement within an environmental context would be advantageous. Knowledge of water resources and the water, environmental and/or agricultural industry would be advantageous. Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: up to £36,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)
