RESEARCH AND DEVISE A RIVER AND RIVER CATCHMENT RESTORATION/ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT PIPELINE PLAN TO HELP IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND WATER RESOURCE RESILIENCE

• Support the identification of key river and river catchment water quality and water resource resilience issues and opportunities
• Research, produce and manage a ‘live’ project delivery plan, making recommendations on project prioritisation – based upon but not exclusively the Isle of Wight Catchment Management Plan
• Ensure the project plan is regularly reviewed and kept up to date, incorporating internal and external specialist advice as required.
• Secure the required statutory permissions and consents and partner support before delivery commences
• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with partners and stakeholders

PURPOSE OF JOB

This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and knowledgeable individual to lead and deliver river and catchment enhancement projects to improve water quality and water resource resilience on the Isle of Wight.
Supporting the ongoing partnership between Southern Water and Natural Enterprise (River Catchment Partner Host) to create and deliver a shared project pipeline plan. This work will cover all stages of development, from concept to design and implementation.
The job holder will be a key member of the Natural Enterprise team, requiring dynamic thinking and lateral problem-solving to identify and develop opportunities, and, where appropriate, successfully deliver them.
Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners, the role has the potential to make a real difference.
Establishing and maintaining strong and effective partnerships is a key aspect of the role.

MAIN DUTIES

• Research and devise a river and river catchment restoration/enhancement project pipeline plan to help improve water quality and water resource resilience
• Deliver river and river catchment restoration/enhancement projects
• Act as a strategic link between Natural Enterprise and Southern Water to help deliver a critical regulatory project and operate as a key member of the NE team, representing the business as and when required
  SPECIFIC TASKS (details of main duties)

CARRY OUT SUCH OTHER TASKS APPROPRIATE TO SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE MANAGING DIRECTOR TO ENSURE THE SMOOTH RUNNING OF NATURAL ENTERPRISE.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Work Location: In perso