Biosecurity Officer

Department: Water Quality & Environment Salary (£): £, - £, dependant on experience Biosecurity Officer Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too. hours a day, days a year we serve million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the , brilliant team members working across our patch. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW Our Water Quality & Environment Team have an opportunity for you to join as our new Biosecurity Officer. This is home based role. In your new role you be responsible for the implementing the Company’s biosecurity programme. You will also be responsible for the management and monitoring on invasive species. This work includes supporting the delivery of the companies WINEP investigations relating to INNS and NERC drivers, ensuring positive outcomes for the company and customers, and compliance with regulatory targets. You will also act as an ambassador for our work – using your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to engage customers, regulators and stakeholders with the positive steps we are taking to reduce the impact INNs have on the terrestrial and aquatic environments. Ensuring that STW is recognized as a high-profile champion, steward and leader for the natural environment. Some of your other key accountabilities will include: Leading on the delivery of our WINEP biosecurity implementation programme, including: Construction of wash down stations or similar facilities at out recreational reservoir sites Construction of appropriate biosecurity facilities at our operational sites (drying rooms, wheel washes etc) Training of staff in biosecurity Working alongside rd parties, training of recreational users in biosecurity Developing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the above Provide advice to the business on biosecurity practice, and auditing of biosecurity implementation on operational sites Undertake ecological surveys relating to invasive species identification, and production of site management plants Produce reports for our regulators on our progress against statutory duties Managing a consultant led monitoring programme of INNS presence in our reservoirs Managing INNS management on our riparian land Dealing with customer complaints and queries relating to INNS Effectively influence the application of environmental legislation and associated Environment Agency policies relating to invasive species, by developing and maintaining links with environmental regulatory bodies and NGOs at regional level. GIS management of INNS records WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE To be successful in this role it is essential that you have an Excellent knowledge of biosecurity theory and invasive species management along with good Practical knowledge and experience of biosecurity implementation Additionally, it would be desirable if you have experience of working with NGOs and management of volunteers and have a good knowledge of the main functions and regulators of the water industry. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and 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: days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to days per year) Annual bonus scheme (up to £, based on company performance and subject to eligibility) Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to % when you contribute ; Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate % monthly discount with Busy Bees Nurseries and one-week free childcare Dedicated training and development with our Academy Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers Family friendly policies Two paid volunteering days per year