Location
Falmer or Durrington (hybrid, 2 days per week)

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
Circa £55,000 (depending on skills and experience)

About the Role
We are excited to announce a brand new position within our Environment & Innovation team as a Strategic Mapping Technical Specialist – Biodiversity & Habitats. Joining the rapidly growing Environment Strategy Team, this role offers a great opportunity to support the development and technical delivery of our new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Strategy. The Environment & Innovation team leads Southern Water’s commitment to enhancing and protecting the environment by deploying innovative solutions and working closely with customers and stakeholders. Currently managing a £50 million portfolio that will expand to over £2 billion in the next 10 years, this fast-paced team is expanding to deliver a larger programme of sustainable and innovative environmental solutions.

The role supports the Biodiversity Net Gain Strategy Lead to increase biodiversity across Southern Water’s operating region by leveraging BNG and communicating the emerging strategy. Key responsibilities include setting up project management infrastructure, developing and managing GIS-based systems, and establishing reporting mechanisms to effectively measure, record, manage, and monitor the delivery of BNG and wider habitat creation opportunities across the business.

This role will support the strategic delivery of BNG by implementing new geospatial systems and using project management approaches to research, liaise, and develop a pipeline of BNG projects, partnership opportunities, and commercial initiatives. The post holder will manage and maintain databases, GIS systems, and reporting tools to enable delivery of wider benefits for people and nature. A key part of the role is communicating the BNG strategy both internally and externally, ensuring alignment and engagement across stakeholders.

Join our Environment & Innovation team and explore how far your career can progress with a company committed to career progression, training, development opportunities, and a strong focus on customers and the environment.

Experience
- Proven technical expertise in developing, implementing, and managing GIS-based systems.
- Strong background in project management, including developing tools and approaches to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards (e.g. Gantt charts, risk registers, budgets).
- Experience in creating effective project and programme level reporting tools such as Power BI dashboards.
- Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to co-develop spatial datasets and reporting mechanisms.
- Good understanding of current and emerging environmental legislation, particularly relating to Biodiversity Net Gain, habitat creation, nature conservation, and planning.

About you
Detail-oriented and proactive with excellent communication skills to effectively convey the BNG strategy across diverse audiences. Able to work collaboratively within a fast-paced, innovative team environment. Passionate about environmental sustainability and biodiversity enhancement.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or demonstrable experience in GIS, environmental science, project management, or related fields are desirable but not explicitly stated. Commitment to ongoing professional development and training is supported.