The Vacancy
WRc are actively recruiting for a Assistant Consultant which will provide a great development opportunity for the successful candidate to support growth in the WRc Waste & Resources business.
This is a full time (37 hrs pw) role based at our office in Swindon, and attendance at the office would be required to support professional development and delivery.
The role would span the team’s consultancy activities but would be focussed on the use of data programming to improve the presentation of data to our clients and identify opportunities for added value data analytics. In addition, the role would involve laboratory method development and improvement, support to our UK leading waste chemical speciation modelling.
Key Responsibilities
* Data processing, analysis, modelling and interpretive reporting.
* Managing and delivering specific tasks related to data analytics, improving data presentation to internal and external stakeholders.
* Ensure work outputs are accurate and meet the aims and objectives set out in the task brief.
* Carry out laboratory tasks and develop sample analysis plans and risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), where appropriate.
* Improvement and development of existing test methods and support in design of new procedures.
* Develop solutions and visual outputs to meet clients’ needs.
* Provide a support function to the development of Waste and Resources lab information management system (LIMS).
* Provide support, with appropriate training, to X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) modelling as part of Waste and Resources’ wider speciation testing projects.
Person Specification
* A degree in a STEM discipline, preferably chemistry.
* Relevant work experience such as working in an analytical chemistry laboratory or as a process chemist in industry or an environmental consultancy.
* Good communication and engagement skills (both written and verbal, including social media).
* Able to define problems, collect and interpret data with strong IT skills, develop conclusions, and make recommendations in a consultancy report.
* Willingness and ability to take ownership of issues and seek team participation to achieve best solutions.
* Able to work flexibly on several projects at the same time, to accommodate changes in deadlines or priorities.
* A proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams including laboratory technicians, subject matter experts, environmental professionals and commercial functions (desirable).
Salary and Benefits
* £28,500 to £35,000 depending on experience
* Life assurance
* A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Regular training and career development
Full Job Description Attached
RSK Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
Water Research Centre (WRc) is an independent centre of excellence for innovation and growth that boasts more than 90 years of delivering leading, technical research and innovation services to the global water, waste management and energy sectors. Its subsidiary business, Cognica, is a leading provider of intelligent information-management solutions and services to the construction and estate-management markets. The businesses are based in Swindon, UK. WRc’s 170 employees bring a shared purpose of discovering and delivering new and exciting solutions that enable clients to meet the challenges of the future. In addition to its wide breadth of services in water, WRc is also home to the National Centre for Environmental Toxicology, an expert team of scientists and toxicologists offering a toxicology-on-demand subscription service. The company is renowned for its ability to address global issues, including climate change, green growth and water and sanitation services, through applied engineering excellence, highlighted through its tagline, “innovation through collaboration”. WRc is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We’re committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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