Strategic Agricultural Sector Lead - Water Resources North

Company description:

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

Strategic Agricultural Sector Lead - Water Resources North

Circa 20 days to the end of March 2025

Competitive salary and renumeration package

About Water Resources North (WReN)

Water Resources North (WReN) is one of five regional water resource groups in the UK, focusing on the sustainable and coordinated planning of water resources. We work across various sectors, including public and private water supply, to ensure long-term water resilience for the North of England, addressing challenges such as climate change, population growth, and evolving industrial and agricultural demands.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Agricultural Sector Lead to guide the integration of agricultural sector needs into our regional planning processes. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction at the highest levels of decision-making within WReN, collaborating closely with other sector leaders, water companies, and stakeholders.

Where you fit in:

The Strategic Agricultural Sector Lead will:

• Develop a strategy and action plan to incorporate agricultural needs into WReNs regional water resources plan.
• Represent the diverse agricultural sectors, from arable to livestock and horticulture, ensuring that all interests are considered.
• Sit on key WReN committees and working groups, including the Strategic Delivery Group (SDG) and the Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG).
• Oversee projects impacting the agriculture sector, such as PWS abstraction changes and the development of Water Abstractor Groups (WAG).

What skills & qualifications youll need:

• Extensive experience in the agricultural sector, preferably in a senior or advisory role.
• An understanding of the technical challenges and opportunities facing agriculture in the region.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and strategic planning.
• The ability to represent the agricultural sector independently and objectively.

Recruitment Process

Closing date October 7th, 2024

Interviews to be held on 11th October

Further information

Please visit the Water Resources North website to find out more about us, our region and our members including the WReN draft Regional Plan.

For more information on the water resource network please visit National Policy Statement for water resources infrastructure - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and RAPID - Ofwat

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