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The Biodiversity Graduate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of Redrow’s industry-leading Nature for People strategy. Working closely with Group Biodiversity Manager you will be involved in all aspects of the strategy – implementation of new ways of working; helping develop our approach to Biodiversity Net Gain; research into new approaches to engage communities and measure outcomes; assessing progress; and engaging with a range of stakeholders to deliver and promote the strategy.
Key responsibilities
- Implement the commitments of Redrow’s Nature for People strategy and Biodiversity Net Gain across the business
- Develop guidance for teams to improve outcomes for nature, people and the business, using ecological technical knowledge
- Proactively promote Redrow’s Nature for People strategy with stakeholders and support the delivery of the Nature for People engagement, communication and training plan
- Provide assurance on delivery of the strategy commitments by reviewing working practices, processes and assessing outcomes for nature and people
- Understand the regulatory horizon and changing government policy
- Report strategy progress through data collection and analysis
- Enable the delivery of projects within the strategy, including liaison with consultants, contractors and management companies; and Working Group administration
What we are looking for
- A minimum of a 2:1 degree in a relevant subject
- Drive and ambition with a positive “can do” attitude and and an interest in the industry
- Good communicator – verbally engaging and passionate about business biodiversity and ability to build relationships across the business
- Demonstrable ecological knowledge to deliver and assess outcomes; and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate data effectively
- To be curious and adaptable, to overcome barriers and find solutions
- To have good attention to detail and excellent written communication skills
- To be organized and have the ability to work on your own initiative and be a strong team player
- To be energetic and enthusiastic about achieving your goals with a keenness to learn, improve and progress
What we can do for you
We've been building a proud reputation for beautiful high quality homes across England and Wales for nearly 50 years. Key to our success are the many talented people working in every department across the business who are committed to excellence. We encourage them all to grow and maximise their potential by working with like-minded people who share their vision and values.
At Redrow we are committed to continuously promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) throughout the business to build a culture that is inclusive to all, actively values difference and ensures everyone is treated fairly.
Supporting the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our people really matters and it\'s something we take very seriously. The health and wellbeing of our employees and sub-contractors is embedded at the heart of our culture and as part of this, we offer a wide range of wellbeing programmes, initiatives and education to support our colleagues both in work and in their personal lives.
We promote a culture of development and believe in investing in each individual to help them fulfil their personal goals, excel in their current role and support their future career progression.
Application tips
As we expect a lot of applications, we need our successful candidates to stand out from the rest. We like our people to be different – so what sets you apart? What can you offer us? Why do you want to work at Redrow?
Be clear and concise, and make sure that everything that goes into your application represents your qualities.
The start date for this graduate role is September 2023
