Natural Resources Programme Manager
South West Water Careers · Exeter, England ·
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK's most stunning landscapes. We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future.
Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife. Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.
Ready to make a splash? Join our team today. Location: Exeter (Flexible across the South West with regular travel) Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience Shape the Future of Nature Recovery and Environmental Investment We're looking for an experienced Natural Resources Programme Manager to lead the development and delivery of a diverse portfolio of environmental and biodiversity investment programmes across the Pennon Group.
This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership, programme management and environmental expertise to deliver projects that create lasting benefits for biodiversity, carbon reduction, water quality and environmental resilience.
You'll play a pivotal role in delivering AMP8 commitments while helping shape the future Natural Resources strategy and PR29 investment programme. The programme includes: Biodiversity enhancement and habitat restoration projects.
Species recovery and ecological improvement initiatives. Major tree planting and carbon sequestration programmes. Green First and Environmental resilience Projects. Fish and eel passage improvements. Biosecurity and invasive non-native species control programmes.
Catchment management and Upstream Thinking initiatives. Conservation, access and recreation programmes across our landholdings.
What you'll be doing
Key responsibilities will include
Leading the planning, development and delivery of Natural Resources investment programmes. Managing programme governance, forecasting, budgeting and financial performance. Developing business cases and supporting future environmental investment plans, including PR29 submissions.
Leading programme reporting to senior leadership, boards, regulators and external stakeholders. Managing environmental performance, KPIs, assurance processes and regulatory commitments. ...
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