The Role

To manage, deliver, monitor, and report on catchment-specific advice and projects aimed at improving and protecting raw water quality and quantity in both groundwater and surface water sources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with stakeholders active in UU’s drinking water catchments (e.g., farmers, landowners, local authorities).
• Implement targeted interventions and best practices to reduce pollution risks.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of catchment-based solutions.
• Report on progress and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Provide tailored advice and support to farmers, landowners and other land managers to promote sustainable practices that protect and enhance water quality.
• Develop farm management plans and support applications for environmental stewardship and improvement schemes.
• Carry out catchment investigations, fieldwork, incident response activities, and environmental sampling to assess risks and validate interventions.
• Analyse and report findings, presenting evidence and delivering engagement activities, workshops and events to a wide range of stakeholders and community groups.
• Monitor, assess and map environmental risks using tools such as GIS, ensuring delivery of actions aligned with Drinking Water Safety Plans and environmental programme objectives.

What We Are Looking For:

• A further education qualification in Agriculture, Land and Water Management, or Environmental Science (or a closely related discipline).
• Excellent understanding of UK agricultural and land management practices, with demonstrable experience working in or alongside the agricultural sector.
• Strong working knowledge of diffuse water pollution issues, including nutrient runoff, pesticide use, and sediment control, with practical experience in catchment management strategies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and geographic information systems (GIS), particularly ArcGIS, for mapping, spatial analysis, and project planning.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise, and impactful reports for technical and non-technical audiences with a Full UK Driving Licence .
• Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively, manage multiple projects, and inspire collaboration among

About the Team:

• The team works across approximately 125,000 hectares of non-owned catchment in Cheshire and North Wales.
• Works collaboratively with a wide range of partners, stakeholders, and regulators to improve raw water quality and safeguard water resources.
• Acts as the critical link between land management and water treatment, ensuring that upstream interventions support downstream water quality outcomes.