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Southern Water

Biodiversity Specialist (Ecology / INNS)

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Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Support biodiversity and invasive species projects across Southern Water sites
6d ago
£48,000 - £48,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,092 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Services
Wastewater Services
Sewage Treatment
Water Treatment
Infrastructure Maintenance
Leak Detection
Customer Support
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Water Resources
Wastewater Networks
Sewer Services
Water Treatment
Water Filtration
Drinking Water Systems
Water Purification
Residential Water Services
Role
What you would be doing
stakeholder collaboration
inns control
biosecurity
ecological surveys
data mapping
training delivery
  • The role holder will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders including NGOs, partner organisations, and community groups to implement biodiversity and INNS projects across our sites and reservoirs.
  • They will support the implementation of INNS control measures and biosecurity programmes.
  • They will conduct ecological and INNS surveys across our estate as part of a rolling programme, ensuring accurate mapping and clear data recording.
  • They will assist in delivering training initiatives to promote understanding of biodiversity and INNS across the company.
What you bring
gis
ecology
biosecurity
project delivery
stakeholder engagement
problem solving
  • You will have a strong background in nature conservation and practical project delivery.
  • Confident in using Microsoft Office, GIS, and other relevant digital applications.
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly (weekly) across the region for site visits and meetings.
  • Demonstrable expertise in ecological and botanical monitoring, biodiversity enhancement, and terrestrial/aquatic INNS management and biosecurity.
  • Experience delivering projects through contractors and consultancy teams.
  • A practical, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including working with environmental partnerships and volunteers.
  • A highly motivated individual who can work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • We also welcome applicants with experience in outdoor recreation, visitor services, fisheries, or recreational boating.
Benefits
  • Occupational health service
  • Life assurance equal to 4x salary
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
  • Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
  • Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Digital GP service
  • Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
  • Full funded eye tests
  • Two paid volunteering days a year
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
2.25 million
Customers Served
Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.
0.5 GL
Drinking Water Pumped
Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.
£72m loss
Operating Loss
Experienced a £72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.
  • Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
  • Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
  • Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.
Culture + Values
  • “Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
  • “Collaborating with community partners”
  • “Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
  • “Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”
Environment + Sustainability
24% by 2025
Renewable Energy Target
Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.
75% by 2035
Storm Overflow Compliance
Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.
£7.8B Capital Plan
Environmental Investments
£7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.
Three‑Star EPA
Environment Agency Rating
Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.
  • On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
  • Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
  • Investing £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found
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