Job Description

About the Trust

We're one of the UK's biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?



Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.



We currently have an entry level opportunity for an Assistant Hydrographic Surveyor to join our fantastic Asset Improvement team. This individual will play a key role covering all of England and Wales.

This Assistant Hydrographic Surveyor will be part of a small team responsible for collecting, processing, analysing, interpreting, and presenting spatial information on the waterway environment.

Location & coverage

Administratively based from our Leeds or Newark hubs, this vacancy will be offered on a hybrid basis, with a requirement to attend our hub spaces as and when required for team working.

This role will require regular travel across the Trust's national network of reservoirs, canals and river navigations to carry out site surveys. Site work is usually carried out Tuesday-Thursday. All site visits start Tinsley Marina, Sheffield - where the team's equipment, van and boats are stored.

The regularity and distribution of travel will be discussed further at interview stage.

Travel:

This role will require regular travel (2 - 3 days a week) across the Trust's national network of reservoirs, canals and river navigations. Around 30 - 35 overnights away from home per year may be required.



About the role

The Assistant Hydrographic Surveyor will assist in planning and carrying out multibeam and single beam echosounder surveys of canals, rivers, reservoirs, and docks. They will be responsible for post-processing the acquired data to generate outputs for use in the wider organisation including dredging, reservoir safety and engineering.

The role holder will work cross functionally with others, contributing to the development and implementation of waterway asset management strategies and plans, and providing technical advice to support the Trust's operation, maintenance, repair, and renewal of waterway assets.

Your key accountabilities will include:

Assisting with the mobilisation and calibration of survey equipment. Assisting with hydrographic surveys, ensuring that they are completed to plan, data is reviewed, approved and recorded in the prescribed format, to the prescribed quality. Ensuring that the team's survey equipment and boats are maintained and serviced. Engaging with the Trust's customers whilst surveying on the network and promote a positive image of the Trust and the work it does. Feedback comments and complaints to the relevant internal teams. Supporting internal and external enquiries associated with waterway assets. Responding as appropriate by reference to relevant information sources. Displaying the Trust values and behaviours relating to diversity, inclusion and safeguarding at all times.

About you

You may be a recent graduate eager to begin your career in hydrographic surveying or someone with some early experience looking to grow your skills, we're looking for a self-motivated team player with a passion for working outdoors and travelling.

You will be required to drive the team's 4x4 vehicle as well as towing boat trailers to site. During surveys there will be an expectation to operate the team's echosounder and other survey equipment, as well as handling our fleet of small survey vessels. Full training will be provided.

Technical:

Degree or equivalent, in relevant discipline. Experience in hydrographic surveying (desirable). Experience of boat handling (desirable). Knowledge and practical understanding of surveying technologies, e.g., GNSS, multibeam echosounders, sound velocity probes. Knowledge and practical understanding of GIS and other spatial information technologies. Experience in the delivery of excellent customer service standards. Able to communicate with technical staff and external contacts.

General:

Able to support other areas of the business in an appropriate manner, taking account of overall business priorities. Able to provide a good standard of written communication and to present technical data to non-technical audiences. Good understanding of the Trust's Health and Safety requirements. Able to work away from home for periods of 2-3 days. Full, valid UK driving licence with a minimum of 3 years driving experience.

If you have any questions about the role please contact CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk



We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.



What we offer

In addition to your annual base salary of 31,700 - 33,250 (depending on experience), we also offer a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits we are also open to flexible working arrangements. These include:

Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10%. 25 days paid holiday (plus paid Bank Holidays), increasing with years of service to up to 30 days after 5 years, plus holiday purchase scheme. Home working status with 'hub' facilities available should you need the flexibility to work outside of home. Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues, e.g. health, financial, well-being and domestic matters. Access to a range of employee benefits including store discounts, boating holiday discounts and holiday purchase scheme. 2 days paid volunteering leave per annum, allowing you to volunteer for a local community project etc. Free fishing facilities across our canal network.

We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.



All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.



At the Trust, we empower our people to flow and thrive both on and off the water. Our colleagues enjoy a variety of benefits that enhance their lives while working in a place that positively impacts others. We take pride in our people, protecting heritage and preserving wildlife, and we're all about the future of our colleagues and the future generations who love and use our network. Inspired by people, we harness the different ways of working and thinking, ensuring our teams grow and reach their full potential.



Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.

Find out more about us on our website:

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us