Natural Capital Manager

The Natural Capital Manager will have a key role in setting out our long-term strategy around Natural Capital and nature recovery, and they will work very closely with others in the team to develop the wider environmental strategy in our PR24 Business Plan. They will also support engagement with our Regulators (Ofwat, EA, Defra, CCWater) and stakeholders (local councils, NGO), in matters relating to the environment.

The role

1. Development and delivery of our strategic approach to natural capital, nature recovery, biodiversity/ environmental net gain.
2. Support the business to put the environment (including natural capital) at the core of what we do.
3. Support delivery against regulatory requirements in WRMP, Price Review processes and during AMP cycles.
4. Actively engage internally across the business and externally with regulators, stakeholders, Water UK, NGO and public bodies to shape future industry approaches to natural capital and nature recovery.
5. Support thought leadership within Affinity Water, developing regular blog posts and webinars, and contribute to discussions in the industry through conferences, events, and publications.
6. Lead the development and implementation of our Natural Capital Strategy and action plan.

Experience required

• Educated to degree level in a relevant Economics or Environmental discipline.
• Policy and technical knowledge in biodiversity, natural capital and nature recovery.
• Experience of strategy development and implementation.
• Evidence of creative thought leadership and influencing direction of travel of an organisation.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary dependant on experience.
• Company car entitlement £4,300 per year.
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
• Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
• Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
• A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%).
• We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
• Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
• Disability confident (if you need to apply through a different format, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner for this role).

Above all, our company culture is unique, personable, friendly and diverse and we welcome applications from all! You will have the opportunity to create, shape and drive something new for Affinity water with a great deal of responsibility with endless opportunity for impact and freedom for initiatives.

Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.