Senior Environmental Scientist in Hatton

About the Trust
We’re one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We’re looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Along with our waterways, we also manage museums, archives and the country’s third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.

Join Our Team: Senior Environmental Scientist
We’re excited to welcome a new Senior Environmental Scientist at our West Midlands location. This role follows a 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern and will be home-based, with the allocation of a nearby Hub in the West Midlands for collaborative working. You will attend site visits across the West Midlands region.

The Senior Environmental Scientist will provide the Trust with technical expertise in Environmental Science, with particular responsibility for a defined geographical area and/or for particular topics at a regional/national level. Working proactively, they will support and develop the Trust’s protection, improvement and promotion of the natural environment of the waterways and provide professional environmental science services to help achieve a wide range of corporate objectives. They will deputise for the Environment Manager (EM) in their absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice on environmental science as requested.
• Within region, lead on the development and implementation of relevant Asset Management Strategies (including dredging and other environmental assets) to protect, maintain, and where appropriate, enhance condition of the assets and their performance for the customer.
• Implement relevant inspection/monitoring and maintenance programmes for environmental/soft estate assets within their geographical remit, (re-)prioritising work to suit available resources and within delegated authority levels.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of an environmental management system (EMS; including associated processes & standards), including environmental audit and compliance monitoring and managing the process of investigation of non-compliances.
• Work with national colleagues to ensure consistency of document management, management of files and data, including correspondence and compliance with GDPR.
• Lead on Volunteer Action Plan and its implementation. Co-ordinate volunteer activity for their discipline.
• In collaboration with EM and other Senior specialists, lead on implementing corporate targets on raising public awareness of and support for the Trust.
• In collaboration with EM and Senior specialists, lead on external engagement and fundraising locally to secure additional resources for the Trust.
• Contribute as appropriate to the development and implementation of the Trust’s Asset Management Strategies.
• In cooperation with EM and other Senior specialists, take a lead on regional programmes of engagement with customers, volunteers, stakeholders and the general public.
• Co-ordinate and contribute to national Communities of Practice.
• Lead on, in consultation with EM, induction and mentoring of new and junior members of the Environment Team.
• Lead on areas of work of regional Environment Team as instructed by EM.
• Display the Trust values and behaviours at all times.
• Ensure that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life.
• Working with other Seniors, deputise for EM when they are absent.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline.
• Chartered professional, e.g. C.Env and Full member of relevant professional institution, e.g. CIEEM, CIWEM.
• Proven post qualification (chartered or equivalent) experience in application of specialist knowledge within a business environment.
• Able to review conflicting (and cross-functional) risks to establish and communicate appropriate options priorities or make sound judgements within delegated levels of responsibility.
• Exercise a strategic response to issues.
• Able to negotiate effectively with internal and external contacts to achieve desired outcomes for the Trust.
• Able to support other areas of the Trust’s business in an appropriate manner.
• High level knowledge and practical experience of operating within UK & European environmental policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience of operating within a customer service environment.
• Understanding and adhering to Trust governance, financial controls and systems of compliance.
• Full Valid UK driving licence.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Contact & Application
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates.

What We Offer
We offer an annual salary of £40,838 + £425 per month Car Cash Allowance. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.

We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We’ll work with you to make any necessary changes.

All of our jobs can be considered on a part time flexible or job share basis. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.