Strategic Resource Scientist - Programme Development

Join our team as a Strategic Resource Scientist to address water resource challenges in the East of England and develop innovative solutions for desalination and advanced water recycling. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of water supply in the region and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Educated to post-graduate level, ideally in a scientific, engineering or environmental discipline or hold equivalent experience.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body, working towards Chartership.
• Experience in developing Water Quality Strategies and sampling programmes.
• Proven ability to present at senior stakeholder meetings.
• Experience within the UK Water Industry.
• Strong judgement, decision-making, and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication style, with the ability to challenge and be challenged constructively.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme where we double-match your contributions up to 6%
• Private healthcare for your peace of mind
• Annual bonus scheme
• Opportunity to volunteer in your local community
• 26 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), increasing with service, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter for religious holidays
• Life cover (8x your salary) and personal accident cover (up to 5x your salary)
• Flexible benefits to support your well-being and lifestyle
• Paid time off for illness, both physical and mental
• Free parking at all office locations, sites, and leisure parks
• Excellent family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks of paternity/partner pay, with the option for shared parental leave