Water Resources - Exeter, United Kingdom - South West Water

South West Water

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Exeter, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

At

South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.

We're proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.

And we have huge ambitions.

Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we've also partnered with wildlife charities, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.

So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

Would you like to use your organisation and communication skills within an exciting and progressive company?
***We currently have an opportunity for a

Water Resources Administrative Assistant to join our team based

in Exeter. Joining us on a

full-time permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of

£31,000 - £35,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.

About the role
***As our Water Resources Administrative Assistant you will assist in the financial delivery, reporting requirements and administration of the Water Resources environmental investment programmes (Water Industry National Environmental Programme (WINEP), Drought and resilience, public enquiry commitments), spanning across the full Pennon group including the Southwest, Isles of Scilly, Bournemouth, and Bristol.

The role requires close working with the programme manager and individual Project Managers to facilitate co-ordination and financial planning and reporting needed within each of these work streams to ensure their delivery to time, quality and budget parameters.

In addition, the role includes maintaining internal reporting including forecasting and engineering updates.

What you'll be doing:

Financial and administrative coordinating of projects within the water industry national environmental programme (WINEP) across Southwest water (Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly), Bristol water and Bournemouth water
Assisting the Water Resources Head of Strategic projects, Fisheries and Biodiversity manager, Bournemouth, and Bristol water's strategic environmental manager
Leading on financial coordination of each project, which will include Raising POs, requisitions and tracking of expenses to ensure efficient bookkeeping
Verify that incoming claims are accurate to pay SWW partners promptly
Assisting in the preparation and delivery of the WINEP AMP7 and AMP8 schemes for water resources including meeting setups and aiding in the tracking each multifaceted project's progress
Assisting in the planning of stakeholder events which will include both regulatory, riparian interest groups and charities
Coordination of partner and site visits, building relationships between SWW, Partners and Landowners

What we are looking for:

5 GCSEs A* C or equivalent), including Science, Maths and English
IT qualifications or experience
Experience with handling budgets and/or procurement
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent numeric skills
A real passion for the Environment
Understanding of online Project management and forecasting tools

What's in it for you:

We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us.

We're one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.

In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
A discretionary Bonus
Competitive Contributory Pension
Sharesave Scheme
Various health benefits
Wellbeing support programmes
A range of Group Discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial support services
And plenty more

Closing Date: 13th December 2023Be yourself, we like it that way.

Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values which are essential to our success are: