We Are Hiring

We are looking for a Technical Officer to work collaboratively with British Water’s Head of Forums, the Assistant Technical Officer, members and key partners to deliver the activities and events of the UK, Technical and International Forums.

About British Water:
British Water is a dynamic trade association with a varied membership of companies covering all sectors of the water and wastewater industry. Our member's design, build, operate, maintain and provide critical solutions, technologies and research for water and wastewater assets at home and internationally. We work to bring a leading and coherent voice on behalf of the supply chain and ensure our members have access to the information and contacts they need to enhance their business. We do this by representing our members’ interests to key stakeholders, connecting them to contacts to raise their profile and grow their business, and promoting best practice in the water and wastewater industry.

Reporting to the:

Head of Forums

Responsible for:

• Running 4 Technical Forum focus groups - Innovation, Data & Analytics, Sustainable Water Management, Micropollutants, and the UK Forum’s Asset Management Focus Group supported by the Assistant Technical Officer 
• Establishing and building relationships with existing and new key stakeholders to identify opportunities to raise British Water’s profile and develop engagement plans.
• Project managing the organization and delivery of the Annual British Water International Reception 
• Assisting in the tracking of public consultations, legislation, and policy updates related to UK, Technical and International opportunities 
• Assisting in the delivery of other British Water meetings as and when required
• Sit on BSI and other technical and/or standards committees representing British Water
• Assisting, strengthening and increasing the delivery of UK and International engagement opportunities for British Water members
• Helping to identify opportunities for cross-sector and cross-forum collaboration 
• Supporting the development of British Water services

Main Tasks of Job:

1. Responsible for organising the delivery of Forum services incorporating global best practice and expertise
2. Coordinating and supporting programme initiatives and partnerships: event partnerships, blogs, etc. which help share best practice, foster collaboration and support our members business development plans
3. Assist with the organisation of Technical Forum conferences
4. Respond to enquiries and ensure the focus remains on British Water’s priority areas
5. Oversee the maintenance of the forum database
6. Follow up and document activities in which British Water is engaged: e.g. the memorandums of understanding and contra-deals
7. Helping to represent the UK at International trade shows   
8. Support UK, Technical and International initiatives, events and meetings including: 
   • Arranging meetings, registration and distribution of agendas/papers etc. 
   • Following up with attendees and implementing actions as required after meetings  
9. Carry out administrative duties when required
10. Coordinate activities with other British Water colleagues
11. Assist in the communication (social media, email, press release, etc.) of the work of the International Forum in collaboration with British Water’s marketing team

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Skills & Knowledge:

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and in writing in English
• Professional knowledge of and interest in the water, wastewater and environment sector
• Highly organised and methodical, with strong project management and time management skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure, multi-task, and demonstrate flexibility
• Skilled or able to demonstrate the ability to build stakeholder engagement and build relationships, with an understanding of or interest in multi-cultural economies and international markets

About you:

• Aligned with British Water’s values - Collaborative, Authentic, Trusted and Approachable 
• Self-starter, action-oriented, and results-driven 
• Committed to professionalism and delivering high-quality work 
• Proficient in building and maintaining good working relationships and fostering collaboration 
• Effective in or able to build influencing and negotiating skills, contributing to successful programmes and partnerships

Qualifications & Experiences

• A degree in a relevant area (e.g. water/environment/civil engineering) and/or a minimum of three years water and wastewater sector experience. A master’s degree is desirable 
• Adept in the use of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Ability to work across various digital and communications platforms (Teams, ZOOM) 
• Language: English (Fully Professional). A second language is desirable

Candidates must be:

• Eligible to work in the UK full-time 
• Able to work from home full-time 
• Able to travel to UK based meetings and events overseas as and when necessary

This is a full-time (35 hours), permanent position.  
Salary range £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience and qualifications. 

To apply for this role, forward a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role (no longer than 1 page) and a CV to Hannah Martin at hannah.martin@britishwater.co.uk. The deadline for applications is 1200pm, Wed 14th August 2024. Candidates must be available to attend an online interview on either the afternoon of 21st or 22nd August 2024. 

British Water is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to having an inclusive workforce.