Catchment Adviser

Do you have an interest in the environment, water and agriculture? Do you enjoy working outdoors in the countryside, on farms and within water catchment areas? Would you like to combine these interests and promote sustainable land management practices across the picturesque region?  If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join our team as a Catchment Adviser! 

What you'll do 

As part of a small team of Catchment Advisers, your role is to identify and report catchment risks to water quality (groundwater and surface water) and advise how these risks can be mitigated as part of the Catchment Drinking Water Safety Plan (DWSP) team. 

You will help mitigate these risks by working with and advising farmers/landowners across our region to ensure the water quality at our sources is excellent and improve the ecological status of local watercourses. 

You will report these risks to the Operational Science and Production teams, maintaining a risk and compliance database.  

You will also liaise with the Catchment Delivery team to enable prioritisation and targeted catchment management activity where required.  

What you'll need 

You will be an established agricultural/environment/catchment adviser with more than three years of experience in relevant roles with an enthusiasm for sustainable land management and risk reduction.

You will be self-sufficient, have a wealth of agricultural expertise and experience, and be an excellent communicator who is confident talking to and dealing with the farming community and other relevant stakeholders. 

In addition, you will have a relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in agriculture, environmental science, or a related discipline  

You will also have:

• knowledge of sustainable farming practices, especially soil/nutrient/manure management    
• knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory processes in agriculture and the water industry 
• knowledge of agri-environment stewardship schemes  
• strong communication skills including the ability to interact with external stakeholders and to work across internal teams  
• the ability to write technical notes and reports; presenting data to a range of internal and external audiences
• strong negotiation skills 
• effective time management with the ability to work well both in a team and by yourself
• the ability to work effectively in both an office environment and in the field  
• FACTS (fertiliser) training, or the ability to achieve within two years of appointment
• an understanding of working in the environmental field  
• an understanding of risk to groundwater and surface water quality from catchment land use and activity
• the ability to analyse and interpret water quality data
• the ability to use ArcGIS mapping system and interpret data sets
• a basic hydrogeological understanding. 
• a valid UK driving licence. 

What you'll receive 

• A combined pension contribution of 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 10 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. 
• 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

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
• Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about 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.  

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.