Aquatic Ecologist

Looking after our water, means looking after our environment.

As a water company, we understand that our core activities have a direct impact on nature, and we need to manage them carefully to ensure our impact is positive. This is why we are looking for a **Senior Hydroecologist** (Aquatic Ecologist) to join our team on a permanent basis at our Coventry office and help us to continue the great work we are doing.

Do you have proven experience of undertaking environmental investigations in rivers? Do you have experience managing technical projects and providing technical advice to stakeholders across all levels?

If so, then read on

**EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW**

Working within our Water Resource Strategy team, you will provide support and advice relating to freshwater ecology, hydroecology and environmental assessment. You will assist with our environmental investigations, impact assessments and investment options appraisals with the objective of informing our investment plans.

The programme of works covers the whole of the Severn Trent region and is delivered using Severn Trent Water's in-house technical experts and specialist consultants. You will have the opportunity to work with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure we complete our projects.

In order to succeed in this role, it is expected that you will have an understanding of freshwater biology and ecology and the relationship between ecology and flow/water quality. It is key that you understand the environmental pressures impacting on streams and rivers, in particular abstraction, climate change and drought.

**WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE**

Apart from being a great fit for the team you need to have a high attention to detail along with the ability to provide technical expertise on complex issues. You will be coordinating and provide technical input to scope our environmental monitoring programme and assessments. On that note it’s also really important that you have excellent verbal and written communication with presentation skills.

It would be great if you have a degree in freshwater ecology, environmental science, or other equivalent status.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU**

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
- Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- 10% monthly discount with Busy Bee Nurserys, and one-week free childcare
- Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two volunteering days per year

**WHATS NEXT?**

**We can’t wait to hear from you.**

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