Catchment Partnership Co-ordinator

at  Wessex Water

Are you a motivated person looking for a role where you can make a real difference in improving the local environment? Are you a natural collaborator who can build teams across organisations? Can you bring together evidence, funding and people to support projects which enhance and protect Dorset’s rivers, streams and wider catchments? If so, we have a great opportunity to join our team as the Dorset Catchment Partnership Co-ordinator.

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.

You will lead the Dorset Catchment Partnership and work with a wide range of stakeholders including local councils, regulators, charities and local groups. Together, you will deliver long-term benefits for people and nature across the Poole Harbour and Dorset Stour catchments.
Within the role, you will implement and update the partnership’s strategy and action plan, working with partners to identify, develop and deliver projects which address the challenges Dorset’s rivers and wider catchments face.
You will have a key role in unlocking funding and other resources for delivery. You will also develop a communications strategy which celebrates our successes and inspires others to get involved.
You will line manage the Catchment Partnership Officer and mentor the Catchment Partnerships Apprentice, leading a team which provides a range of expertise to external partners and colleagues.
With several large projects in delivery and development, this is an exciting time for to join the DCP team, to work with our partners to achieve positive change in our river catchments. More on our current and developing projects can be found here: https://www.dorsetcatchments.co.uk/projects/