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More than ever before we need inspiring talent to join us and make the North West stronger, greener and healthier. We all know the challenges of climate change and by joining our internship you'll play a role in securing efficient, reliable water resources for customers across the North West.
At United Utilities, we're not only essential service providers to over 7 million customers across the region but we're also at the forefront of tackling some of the biggest climate and environmental challenges in a generation. All our people are essential in achieving our net zero targets and creating a more resilient North West.
It's a big job and a lot of work goes on behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly for our customers. From operating our pipes and improving water quality, to embracing new technologies and safeguarding the local environment – whether you're in our head office or out on site, there's always plenty going on. Our internship programmes will give you the opportunity to learn first-hand how we make this happen.
In 2020 we were awarded the Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award Best Places to Work based solely on feedback from our colleagues.
About the role
In the property department you will join our Land Agents Team and assist the Land Agent to help protect, maintain and improve the quality of raw water resources derived from the company's catchments. You will promote sustainable land management with the development and implementation of strategies to optimise the economic, environmental and social benefits generated from Company landholdings.
You could be involved in any aspect of rural estate management including property management, agri-environment schemes, supporting biodiversity aims (including Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) & Special Protection Area (SPA)), tree planting, improving wildlife habitats, facilitating water catchment regeneration schemes and other capital investment and maintenance work across the estate
The role is to cover Greater Manchester/Peak District /Cheshire region. Hybrid working role with office facilities at Denton WTW.
As your internship progress there will be substantial scope to take on additional responsibilities as you gain more experience.
Don't worry, we won't throw you in at the deep end. You'll have mentors and managers with you as you progress through your placement and support you as you work towards your personal development goals.
We're looking for
- Someone to be working towards or hold a degree in a land based or environmental related subject
- A full UK driving license.
- Interest and/or experience in rural land management and/or environmental issues is key.
- A Practical, approachable and enthusiastic can do attitude.
- Ability to work in rural outdoor environment is essential.
- Have good computer skills across Microsoft Office suite.
If you want to join an FTSE 100 company that wants to disrupt the water industry and you want to make a positive change in the world we would like to hear from you.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Due to the length of your programme you will be engaged via our resourcing partner Rullion.
Internship duration
- 3 months
How to apply
All roles will be advertised on our United Utilities Career's Page. Roles will be advertised on selected University portals to encourage applications. All applications will need to be completed online through the United Utilities Careers Page.
We need fantastic people to enable us to deliver a great service to the public. We are committed to reaching and recruiting from every community and then supporting employees to achieve their full potential ensuring they feel valued and included, regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation or social background
If you are offered a job with us, a number of pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any offer of employment with United Utilities will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure Scotland / the Disclosure and Barring Service.
