Environmental Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Environmental Officer
Base: Manby, Newark or Epworth
£32,676 to £36,132
Full Time, Permanent
37 hours per week
As part of our succession planning, we are recruiting for an Ecologist to work alongside the current Environmental Officer over the next 12 months before taking on the role fully.
The Water Management Consortium has played a key role in supporting and improving the natural environment across the four Boards’ areas, with great success in conserving water voles and barn owls across Lincolnshire and the Trent Valley. We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic individual to join and build on this work, supporting the Boards to embed environmental improvement within their capital and maintenance programmes.
This post combines practical skills, fieldwork, knowledge of wildlife legislation, administrative ability, presentation skills and the ability to interact with and hold the confidence of a wide range of people.
The post holder will work closely with the operational and engineering teams to identify, develop and achieve outcomes that reduce flood risk, enhance water level management and ensure that the environmental aims of the Boards are delivered and benefit biodiversity. The role will also involve working with other organisations and effectively engaging with members of the public and landowners on behalf of the Boards.
Applicants should hold a Degree or HND in ecology or a related subject and/or have experience in ecology or practical conservation. They should hold or be working towards, Associate Membership (or above) with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or a similar professional institute.
Benefits:
- 23 days holiday rising to 27 days after 5 years
- All bank holidays plus 3 statutory days
- Company sick scheme
- Company commercial vehicle
- Training and Continuing Professional Development opportunities
- Local government superannuation pension scheme (CARE)
- Nine-day working fortnight
For further details and an application form contact us on 01507 328095 or email enquiries@lmdb.co.uk
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £32,676.00-£36,132.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
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Onboarding & Corporate Integration
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United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Environmental Officer roles across Lindsey Marsh Drainage Board's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,676 - £36,132 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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