**Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages** **Water Resource Manager (Hydrogeologist)** **Location: This role can be based in either our Narberth, Pembrokeshire or Buxton, Derbyshire sites** **Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum** **Benefits: Discretionary Annual Bonus / Car Allowance / Private Medical Health Cover** **Position Summary** We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Hydrogeologist / Water Resource Manager to join our UK Nestle Waters & Premium Beverage team. The position can be based at either our Narberth, Pembrokeshire or Buxton, Derbyshire sites with regular requirement for travel between sites. As a leading bottler of premium mineral and local waters, our purpose is to unlock the regenerative power of water to enhance the quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. We want to help shape a better and healthier world, a sustainable world, for people, families, for our communities and for the planet. At Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages, we believe water is the natural choice for healthy hydration: good for our bodies and good for the planet. So, we make it easy for consumers to enjoy natural source waters and our range of water products enhanced with other natural ingredients. In everything we do, we work hard to protect the purity nature brings; from taking care of the environment that our waters are sourced from, to accelerating our pathway to net zero carbon and managing our business sustainably into the future. **A day in the life of a Water Resource Manager** As a Water Resource Manager, you will play a crucial role in the conservation of water resources while supporting the operations and sustainability of our business. You will support all water resource activities related to the UK Nestle Waters & Premium Beverage factories, serving as a technical expert to enhance operational efficiency and lead initiatives aimed at improving water management practices. **Key Responsibilities:** **Water Resource Management:** + Oversee Nestle Waters & Premium Beverage sources to ensure water availability and compliance. + Manage data acquisition and analysis for water quality, supply availability, and environmental performance. + Collaborate with the Water Resources engineering team to maintain and optimize existing water treatment assets. **Stakeholder Engagement:** + Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for third-party stakeholders. + Liaise with Nestle Waters & Premium Beverage Europe Water Resources Team and other key business stakeholders. **Project Management and Sustainability:** + Support key water management initiatives and investment processes (CAPEX). + Support sustainability initiatives by managing Alliance Water Stewardship certification and local catchment improvement projects. + Collaborate with local partners and the community on water regenerative projects. **Compliance and Knowledge Management:** + Stay updated on geological and legal information relevant to water sources. + Promote safety, health, environmental, and quality compliance in all aspects of the role. **What Will Make You Successful?** + Holds a relevant degree or equivalent in Hydrogeology or a related field. + Demonstrates experience in managing groundwater resources and possesses sound knowledge of boreholes, springs, and groundwater quality. + Capable of critically evaluating hydrogeological analyses and providing targeted advice on complex environmental issues. + Familiarity with UK legislation related to water resources, environmental permitting, and water quality is preferred. + Thrives in complex environments, demonstrating flexibility and agility in managing priorities and stakeholders. + Self-motivated, adaptable, and skilled in imaginative problem-solving. + Exhibits credibility and the ability to influence and engage others with creative solutions. + Proven project management skills and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels. **What You Need To Know** What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, car allowance, private medical health cover, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth. **Job advert closing date: Wednesday 06/08/2025.** We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk) We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!