Wessex Water

In this varied important role, you will support the Environment and Planning department's statutory planning commitments associated with the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). This includes overseeing the completion of contracts and recording progress.    

Assisting the BNG Adviser and working collaboratively with the wider business, the BNG Contracts Administrator will be required to work independently on BNG elements of multiple planning applications at any one time.   

What you'll do 

You will be responsible for:

• data entry and the maintenance of registers of payments, contracts, payments and purchasing, as well as registers for the internal allocations of biodiversity units from a variety of sources
• managing work streams to ensure that BNG solutions are successful in planning applications and then on-site BNG is delivered and purchases of off-site BNG are completed without delaying water quality improvement development schemes
• ensuring payments are processed and sent to payments via the authorisation process to keep our suppliers happy and ensure continued supply from them and delays aren't introduced
• ensuring the correct transfer of information into systems once planning has been completed (updating databases, including Excel and GIS)
• maintaining Customer Relationship Management (CRM) records
• assisting in data quality and governance including Quality Management Systems and Environmental Management Systems. 

What you'll need 

We are looking for someone with knowledge of contract administration with an interest in the environmental planning industry.  

In addition, we are also looking for: 

• a planning, environmental or geography degree or similar  
• understanding of planning and conservation issues/policy/legislation
• attention to detail and the ability to interrogate a document  
• sound knowledge of contract administration  
• excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
• planning, environmental or geography degree or similar  
• the understanding of planning and conservation issues/policy/legislation
• proficiency in handling data using GIS  
• legal experience (not essential but desirable)
• attention to detail and the ability to interrogate a document
• excellent communication and people skills  
• initiative, positive and forward-thinking with a flexible approach to problem-solving and achieving solutions  
• experience of both working independently and as part of a team  
• good organisational and time management skills  
• excellent written communication skills.  

What you'll receive 

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us. 

Who we are 

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West. 

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment. 

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.  

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.