Business Development Manager (Water Sector Specialist)

Based in Wallingford

Permanent – Salary up to £40k per annum

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) is part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and is the UK's Centre of Excellence for integrated research in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems and their interaction with the atmosphere. Working in partnership with the research community, policy makers, industry and society, CEH undertakes cutting edge research to deliver world class solutions to the most complex environmental challenges facing humankind. CEH has an annual turnover of £35 million, and employs staff across four sites; the headquarters is at Wallingford with further sites at Bangor, Edinburgh and Lancaster.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who combines water sector relevant scientific knowledge with business development acumen to join us as one of one of three Business Development Managers within CEH. Your role will be key to supporting the organisation in securing competitively won income from a range of existing, and prospective sources, during an exciting period of organizational change, and against a background of shifting external funding landscapes. We are seeking an individual with experience in the water and water-related environmental sectors (Water Resources Management, including availability, quality, and hydrological extremes). You will ideally possess some knowledge and experience of international markets, although candidates without international experience, but who otherwise meet the criteria, will also be considered.

Additional Information

In addition NERC offer a public sector pension scheme, 30 days’ annual leave and 10½ days’ public and privilege holiday per annum. We offer a flexible and supportive working environment and will encourage your continuing professional development as part of our career support. NERC has an equal opportunities policy and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities and those from ethnic minorities are currently under represented and their applications are particularly welcomed. Guaranteed interview scheme for applicants with disabilities.

How to apply

To apply for this role please visit http://topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc232309_6734.aspx and search for reference IRC232309. If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) by telephone on 01793 867000.

Eligibility to apply

To work for CEH, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK without the requirement for a work permit. CEH can only apply for a work permit in cases where there are no suitably qualified or experienced resident workers; otherwise applicants should normally be resident in the UK or a national of the European Union.

Closing date: 12th October 2016

Interview Date: 2nd November 2016