Drought Planner

Company description:

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

Drought Planner

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience - £37,548 - £46,936
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Drought Planner progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Buttershaw / Hybrid Working 1-2 days office a week Bradford)

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Drought Planner to join the Strategy & Regulation team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Distribution Maintenance are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

The role sits within the Water Resources team to deliver and support water resource planning and drought planning activities. The role will support water resource and drought planning activities (both business as usual and in drought) to meet company, regional and national water supply challenges.

The role of the drought planner is to co-ordinate and provide specialist/technical input.

Where you fit in:

As our Drought Planner, you will

• Work with colleagues and external partners to successfully deliver the drought planning commitments and the Water Resource Management Plan and maintain drought preparedness in line with the Drought Plan
• Using the water resources model to predict reservoir stocks and risk of drought restrictions under dry weather / drought conditions to inform the business of future risks and meet regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, regulators and, where relevant, other external stakeholders
• Contribute to the delivery of YWs WRMP and Drought Plan and the associated technical documents and annual reviews.
• Identify and develop drought options with consultant support, including cross business working in particular with Service Delivery, BRIT and Asset Planning to understand future potential options.
• When required, the role will contribute to implementation of the Drought Plan and related company escalation processes.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline
• Proficient in the use of water resource modelling software such as PyWR (desirable to be developed in role)
• Membership of appropriate professional body (e.g. IEMA, CIWEM) (desirable to be developed in role)
• Knowledge of water resource and drought planning legislation and ability to interpret and articulate business implications.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, its important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isnt always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If youve got experience in Drought Planning and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

Recruitment Process

Closing Date 27 September 2024

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.

Profile description:

The role sits within the Water Resources team to deliver and support water resource planning and drought planning activities. The role will support water resource and drought planning activities (both business as usual and in drought) to meet company, regional and national water supply challenges.

The role of the drought planner is to co-ordinate and provide specialist/technical input.

We offer:

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience- £37,548 - £46,936
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with theDrought Plannerprogression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

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