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Form of work
SalaryAre you a team player with strong technical administration skills? If so, we have a great opportunity to join us as a Contracts Administrator.
You will be working as part of the Catchment Partnerships and Delivery team, which plays an integral role in the success of the business, helping to deliver a range of water quality improvement projects.
The team also provides scientific and project management support to other business areas, including a team that aims to safeguard drinking water supplies by managing catchment risks and another team that creates new wildlife habitats.
What you'll do
This varied and busy role will mainly deal with processing applications from farmers and land managers for funding.
This involves the initial screening of applications, data entry, database management, basic data analysis, drafting land manager agreements, producing maps of project locations for inclusion in those agreements (using GIS), processing payments to land managers and communicating with applicants and advisers throughout.
You will be responsible for undertaking general office and project administration tasks, including mailing out fliers by post and digitally, and keeping project websites up to date.
Although the role is based at our office at the Admiralty, Corfe Mullen, you may need to organise your own travel to other offices and sites on occasion.
What you'll need
We're looking for a proactive, enthusiastic team player with excellent administrative, technical and organisational abilities.
It's not vital to have previously worked in the water industry or land management sector as we will provide you with a training plan and are always on hand to help get you up to speed.
Excellent IT skills are a must, and you'll need to demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word, while also demonstrating the potential to excel in using GIS mapping software, once GIS training has been provided to you.
Further training relating to catchment delivery and science activities, and the specific systems used (such as ArcGIS for producing maps and MS SharePoint for document management) will be provided.
What you'll receive
- Total pension contributions up to 20%.
- Career progression and professional development opportunities.
- 25 days holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
- The opportunity to buy up to ten days holiday and sell up to five every year.
- A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
- Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
- A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
- Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
- One paid volunteering day each year.
- Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
- An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
- Support from mental health first aiders.
- A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
Who we are
We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.
Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.
We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.
Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.
