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    Aug 2023

    Last Updated: 29/08/2023
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    Business Breakfast: Yorkshire Water launches recruitment campaign for river health team

    by Calvin Robinson Chief Reporter

    | 30 Aug, 2023
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    The Stray Ferret Business Club’s next meeting is an after work drinks event on Thursday, August 31 at The West Park Hotel in Harrogate between 5-7pm. 

    The Business Club provides monthly opportunities to network, make new connections and hear local success stories. Get your tickets by clicking or tapping here.




    Yorkshire Water is recruiting 16 new staff for a brand new river health department.

    The company has set up the team to deliver a joined-up, region-wide approach to river health across the many organisations and stakeholders in Yorkshire.

    The 34-strong team will be working closely with community groups to understand what is important to them and develop a way of working together to improve river health in partnership.

    The firm is set to recruit an environmental investigation lead, river health improvement manager, river health partnership and community engagement advisor.

    Kevin Reardon, head of river health at Yorkshire Water, said: 

    “We are committed as a business to playing our part to further improve river and coastal water quality around the region. The health of our rivers is a key national conversation, and we all have a lot to do to deliver investment in the areas that will make improvements to water quality.
    “We know river and coastal water quality is a key priority for our customers and this new department illustrates our commitment to doing the right thing and working hard, alongside other stakeholders, as we begin our largest programme of environmental investment since privatisation.
    “Yorkshire Water colleagues are passionate about the environment and we’re currently recruiting for 16 additional roles to help complete our team, which we believe will make further improvements to river health in the next two years and prepare ourselves for the next investment period 2025-2030.”


    For more information on the roles available, visit the Yorkshire Water website here.




    Stray Ferret to host latest Business Club event


    The Stray Ferret will host its latest Business Club event tomorrow with after work drinks at the West Park Hotel.

    The event will see guest speaker Craig Hines from 2 Inspire give a talk about the various models that can be applied to support flexible working and the success and pitfalls businesses face in implementing these.

    There will also be a chance to meet attendees at the event with a networking session.

    Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, explore potential collaborations, or simply enjoy a refreshing drink after a long day, this event is perfect for you.

    The event will be held at the West Park Hotel in Harrogate between 5pm and 7pm. You can purchase tickets here.




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