Conservation Advisor

Are you passionate about caring for the environment? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Conservation team as a Conservation Advisor working with your colleagues to manage the habitats on our land. This will include implementing conservation plans to provide a positive contribution to biodiversity. You will be responsible for ensuring conservation guidance is provided within agreed timescales, supported by a Conservation Specialist where required. This ensures recommendations are accurate to maintain trust and confidence. Within this role you will be supporting the management of risks such as tree safety and invasive non-native species. In addition, you will ensure existing and new conservation data in the Geographical Information System (GIS) is correct. This means you will work with colleagues to support surveys of our landholdings. The role will include working outdoors in all weathers, and there may be occasions when you will be working alone.

If you have demonstrable experience of conservation practices including managing a range of habitats, we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will have a technical knowledge of conservation and biodiversity including legislation and policies. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to provide clear and concise communication to stakeholders to ensure effective engagement. In addition, you will have an awareness of licensing processes for protected species to support the business. You will enjoy developing your knowledge of NWL's legal environmental obligations to ensure we remain compliant. A full UK driving licence is essential for the role.

Here are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we're committed to having a diverse community represented across our business. We're aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, and that female candidates are less likely to apply if they don't have the full range of skills, however if you have some of the skills listed, we 'd encourage you to apply. NWG at a glance: Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come. We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers. We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business. Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it., About Northumbrian Water We're passionate about our company, the work that we do, the people we work with, the partnerships we have and the communities we work in Essex & Suffolk Water and Northumbrian Water. We want you to be the best you can be and we also want you to feel like you've got a great place to work. We will give you the tools and support to really make a difference and offer ongoing learning. Your development is important to help you meet your own goals and ambitions. We appreciate a culture that values, encourages and recognises outstanding performance, with commitment to our vision and values. We're passionate about our company, the work that we do, the people we work with, the partnerships we have and the communities we work in Essex & Suffolk Water and Northumbrian Water.We want you to be the best you can be and we also want you to feel like you've got a great place to work. We will give you the tools and support to really make a difference and offer ongoing learning. Your development is important to help you meet your own goals and ambitions. We appreciate a culture that values, encourages and recognises outstanding performance, with commitment to our vision and values. more

Working hours (Full time 37 hours per week (flexible working arrangements including part time will be considered) Permanent Salary £26,503-£33,129 depending on experience, We're a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues. Our 'Tap Into' benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. There's also the option to buy or sell holidays.
• Company pension scheme, where we'll double match your contributions up to an employer contribution of 10%.
• Free access to local attractions.
• A fantastic discount scheme, with savings on days out, shopping, travel and more.
• Award winning 'Living Well' wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service for you and your family members.
• Support with sustainable travel - through salary sacrifice cars and a cycle to work scheme.
• Financial wellbeing support - access our community savings scheme, financial education and low cost loans through Salary Finance. We also provide 4 x Life Assurance and an Income Protection Scheme.
• Support with your development - we offer a range of development opportunities, can support you through an interest free qualification loan and we'll even pay for any relevant professional body subscription.
This role has also been defined as a safety or security critical role and as a condition of a formal offer of employment you'll be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test. Prospective employees and agency workers in defined safety and security critical roles will be required to undertake a drug and alcohol test after the job offer has been made. This will be prior to or within four weeks of their start date. Prospective employees and agency workers who fail a pre-employment urine drug screen will have their sample analysed by the Company appointed laboratory as a matter of course. Failing a pre-employment drugs or alcohol test may lead to the job offer being revoked. Please note this role may require a DBS to be completed prior to employment.