Overview
We are seeking interested applicants to have achieved or be expected to achieve a minimum of a 2:2 in an ecology or conservation related degree – that’s it! No prior experience needed.
Responsibilities
- Look at the company’s Biodiversity Management Plans and update where possible.
- Shadow eNGOs on our current projects where possible including project board and delivery meetings to gain experience.
- Work with our biodiversity champions and also help with the development of any citizen science that is needed across our programme of work.
- Work with DCWW comms, internal and external, on project updates and key messaging including any awareness campaigns that are needed.
Your Graduate Scheme
Working with the Natural and Social Capital team you will provide advice on ecology and conservation matters across the business. You will work with the team to deliver our ambitious biodiversity ambitions through our Section 6 duty, AMP 8 programme and over-arching strategy. You’ll undertake site surveys across our operational assets for Invasive non-native species (INNS) and work with stakeholders on removal – this could include volunteer days and team building days.
Development
Our technical graduate programme has been designed to kickstart your early career, empower you to take ownership of your future, grow your skills and show your impact. Through leadership, high impact habits, connection, growth, innovation and experience, you’ll be integral to shaping a better future for our customers, communities and our environment.
Your Professional Development Is At The Heart Of Our Offer, Expect To Attend Sessions That Will Develop Your High-impact Habits, Including
- Communicate with impact
- Resilience
- Personal Branding
- Time Management
In addition, you will be given the opportunity to work on a variety of projects with your fellow graduates. These will allow you to develop your interpersonal and leadership skills, whilst working collaboratively with your peers. You will also be given the opportunity to work on key business projects within your specialised field. You will be encouraged to join professional bodies to hone your technical skills and optional project management qualifications.
Good to know
Your graduate scheme will be based across Wales, and with notice you may be expected to travel to sites across the whole of Wales and its Borders.
Recruitment process
We are running our adverts until 3rd May 2026. If your application meets our criteria, you’ll be sent a short assessment to complete. The second stage of assessment will be an in-person assessment centre, which will likely take place around June 2026. Further information will be provided closer to the time. We are looking for a CV and cover letter that shows off how you will make a difference and add value. Hear what previous successful graduates have to say here.
What do we bring to the table?
Benefits
As well as a market competitive salary, 34 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:
- Variable pay schemes
- Enhanced employer pension contributions – Up to 11% employer contributions
- Several internal employee networks including Embrace, LGBT+, Neurodiverse, Disability, Women of Welsh Water, Parents, Wellbeing and many more…
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
- Reduction on high street & online shopping
- Cycle to work scheme/Car-leasing scheme
- Online GP service
- Voluntary private healthcare
- Free mortgage brokering service
- An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family
- Free Headspace App to support your wellbeing
- Colleague matched fundraising scheme up to the value of £500 per year for your chosen charity
- 20% off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
- Adaptable working patterns
- We also recruit our own volunteer Wellbeing Champions (on an annual basis) – successful recruits will receive full i-act and StRaW training
Whilst also working for a not-for profit company that truly cares about earning the trust of customers everyday, and about looking after our beautiful environment.
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