Agriculture Advisor
United Utilities
Advises farms on recycling biosolids, manages landbank, ensures compliance.
22 days ago ago
£44,320 - £44,320
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Samlesbury, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
6,035 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Infrastructure
Utilities
Industrial
Residential
Commercial
Buildings
Role
What you would be doing
landbank management
stakeholder liaison
compliance assurance
customer service
recycling operations
quality oversight
- Develop and manage the United Utilities landbank in your designated area to ensure sufficient land availability for compliant Bioresource recycling.
- Liaise with key stakeholders including regulators (Environment Agency, Environmental Health), the NFU, customers, and the public.
- Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders—from regulators to customers—to drive positive environmental outcomes and support British agriculture.
- Work to industry-leading standards, ensuring our operations meet the highest levels of compliance and quality assurance.
- Deliver outstanding customer service to farming customers, including tailored agronomic advice aligned with their farming practices.
- Ensure all recycling and disposal operations comply with United Utilities’ Code of Practice, relevant regulations, industry best practices, and Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS).
- Coordinate and oversee recycling operations carried out by internal teams or contractors, ensuring quality standards and procedures are met.
What you bring
excel
arcgis
facts
driving licence
communication
farm advisory
- Experience in farm advisory or agricultural sales roles
- Solid knowledge of regulations and Codes of Practice related to recycling products to land
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and mapping software (e.g., ArcGIS, MapInfo)
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with resilience and adaptability
- FACTS qualified/trained or equivalent, or willing to achieve this within one year of appointment
- A valid driving licence
- Strong understanding of UK farming practices
- EVolve Car Scheme
- Deals and discounts
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development in a dynamic and supportive workplace.
- Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
- MORE Choices flexible benefits
- A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
- Salary Finance
- A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
- Employee Assistance Plan
- A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
- Mental health first aiders
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
- MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
- Wealth at Work courses
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Company
Overview
Founded 1995
Year Established
Resulting from the merger of North West Water and NORWEB.
7+ Million People
Population Served
Provides essential water and sewage services across the region.
£1.9B Revenue
Annual Revenue
Demonstrates strong financial health and operational efficiency.
30+ Facilities
Renewable Energy Plants
Generating power from sewage sludge, contributing to sustainability goals.
- It operates across North West England, supplying drinking water and treating sewage.
- The company manages vast infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipelines and nearly 600 treatment works.
- Typical projects include reservoir management, leak detection, and wastewater upgrades.
- Specializing in water and wastewater services, infrastructure upkeep, and renewable energy generation.
- We put people first.
- We care about the environment.
- We work together, share knowledge and support each other.
- We are committed to making things better for everyone.
- We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
- We deliver what we promise.
50% by 2025
Carbon Emission Reduction
Aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2025 as part of broader sustainability goals.
15% by 2025
Water Leakage Reduction
Committed to reducing water leakage by 15% by 2025 to improve water resource efficiency.
£1.6B over 5 years
Environmental Investment
Investing £1.6 billion in environmental improvements over five years to support sustainability initiatives.
90% Sustainably Sourced
Sustainable Supply Chain
Ensuring 90% of materials are sourced sustainably to promote ethical and environmental practices.
- Restoring habitats across the region with a focus on biodiversity.
40% Women
Senior Leadership Gender Balance
Target for women representation in senior leadership roles by 2030.
50% Women
Entry-Level Gender Mix
Target for women representation in entry-level roles.
12% Minority
Board Members from Ethnic Minorities
Representation of ethnic minority backgrounds among board members.
- Launching mentoring programs for women and underrepresented groups.
- Active participation in industry diversity initiatives.
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