Wetland Propagation Advisor

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 of £26,151 to £32,191.

•    Access to a pool vehicle whilst on site.

•    Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year).

•    Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).

•    Development opportunities in line with the Wetland Propagation Advisor 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: Based at Tophill Low Nature Reserve near Beverley with some support needed from time to time at other sites.  Full driving licence is therefore needed for this role with access to a private vehicle for personal transport, and there will be a shared pool vehicle available for tasks whilst on site.

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work.

We have a unique opportunity for a Wetland Propagation Advisor to support the Lead Nature Reserve Advisor here at Yorkshire Water and will be a part of helping Yorkshire Water deliver Yorkshire Water’s policies on public safety, access, and conservation across its recreational and conservation sites throughout the Yorkshire region but mainly covering sites around Leeds, Skipton, Harrogate and Masham. 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, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s 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 region’s 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.  Land and Property are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Our Wetland Propagation Advisor supports the Lead Nature Reserve Advisor role with a focus on the wetland plant project development and delivery.

You will make connections with both YW internal teams, volunteers and external partnerships so you will be engaging with customers, regulators and stakeholders on a regular basis.

As our Wetland Propagation Advisor due to its specialist nature we would love to hear from you if you are passionate about your subject matter and are able to engage with a wide audience and communicate across a wider subject area.

We would need you to use your specialist knowledge of native plants, their habitats and propagation techniques to restore our wetland habitats using Yorkshire plants of Yorkshire provenance to increase biodiversity on our Local Wildlife Sites and support stakeholder and partner organisations in enhancing the water environment.  Subsequently we’ll be exploring how we can support the wider business as we increase the number of engineered wetlands to improve river quality and looking at commercial aspects of our conservation centre of excellence based at Tophill Low; for which you’ll support running at peak visitor and habitat management times.

You’ll be working with volunteers from all abilities and backgrounds and be passionate about the social value of our work, with great interpersonal, reporting and media skills to showcase Yorkshire Water’s positive custodianship of the water environment.

Where you fit in!

What skills, experience & qualifications you will need:

•    Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions and remote locations.

•    Day to day running of Tophill Low wetland plant project. Programme development and delivery. Propagation of wetland plants to supply restoration projects on both YW and non-owned land through partnerships.

•    KPI’s. supporting delivery and reporting against YW performance targets, e.g. WINEP, AMP8.

•    H&S, monitoring of project site safety, visitor safety, staff and volunteers.

•    Stakeholder engagement, statutory agencies liaison e.g. Natural England, Environment Agency, Universities, multiple partnerships.

•    Visitor customer experience, engagement with volunteers, events, comms, brand and reputation.

•    Supporting team based at Tophill Low hub, includes colleagues, volunteers and student placements.

•    Finance, project monitoring and reporting.

•    Understanding of all health and safety requirements linked to a countryside setting.

•    Experience of countryside and habitat management.

•    Effective communication skills to interact with diverse audiences and individuals of varying abilities, including organising interpretative activities.

•    Self-motivated and able to work independently or within a team, with the ability to meet deadlines and remain resilient.

•    Proficient in computer management systems and processes.

•    You need to be an enthusiastic individual with thorough attention to detail and high standards.

•    Hold a valid full driving licence (no more than six points).

You will also benefit from having:

•    Relevant knowledge and experience in horticultural techniques eg. NVQ Level 3/4.

•    Specialist knowledge botany/ horticulture.

•    H&S knowledge.

•    Customer facing experience.

•    Working with volunteers.

•    Computer literate.

Applications deadline:  Sunday 17th August 2025.

Interview dates: To be announced shortly.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s 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 isn’t always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you’re an experienced Countryside professional and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.

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 committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

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.