Lydia Lee
Dorchester,Dorset
Summary
Accomplished catchment adviser with experience in both agriculture and environmental conservation, having a long-established interest in sustainable land management. Demonstrated professional abilities in successful project delivery and financial planning, with a track record of building strong relationships and effective people management. Proven success in cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and problem-solving, underpinned by commercial awareness and competence to drive business success. Proficient in public speaking, technical report writing, Microsoft Office suite applications, data analysis, and database management. Career goal of advancing into a leadership position to further enhance organisational performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8089
8089
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Catchment Adviser - Pesticide Specialist
Wessex Water
Regional
10.2022 - Current
- Overall responsibility for reducing the risk to drinking water compliance from a range of agri-chemicals (including pesticides) through catchment delivery actions and expert advice to operational and compliance colleagues.
- Catchment delivery in surface water catchments to reduce nutrient and sediment pressure on drinking water sources.
- Conduct Drinking Water Safety Plan risk assessments, particularly for surface water catchments, to fulfil regulatory requirements.
- Manage catchment delivery projects (including WINEP actions), requiring budget forecasting and report on programmes of work within target timeframes.
- Support the Phosphorus Reduction Scheme and catchment delivery projects being managed by others in the team.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across Wessex Water including catchment, operations and compliance teams; supporting the best outcomes for the business and fostering a positive work environment.
- Build beneficial relationships with external partners, protect the reputation of Wessex Water and build awareness of our catchment management work.
- Manage challenging situations through problem-solving and optimising resolution by involving others with appropriate knowledge, skills and duties.
- Continually learning and applying new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carry out work with energy and enthusiasm, and demonstrate respect and willingness to help.
Catchment Adviser (maternity cover)
Wessex Water
07.2022 - 09.2022
Head of Department / Programme Lead / Lecturer
Kingston Maurward College
, Dorset
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Also lecturing August 2012 - April 2015
- Manage a team of 7 staff
- Plan and develop programmes of study for Higher and Further Education.
- Contribute to course management & organisation; including admissions, induction, careers education, guidance, pastoral support & enrichment.
- Teach groups of students in both practical skills and classroom situations. Teach and complete summative and formative assessment.
- Monitor, record and support progress and achievement.
- Prepare for verification processes and ensure the effective validation of programmes.
- Organise and conduct industry trips and study tours.
- Work with partnership organisations and local businesses to appropriately evolve the curriculum and improve work placement opportunities.
Arable Trials Assistant (self employed)
NIAB / Pearce Seeds
, Dorset
04.2017 - 06.2022
- As part of family business offering practical land management services, within which I was responsible for all the business administration including financial planning and accounts
- In this Arable Trials Officer role I supported field trials of crop varieties and agri-chemicals; including agronomic data collection, input and analysis, report writing and planning programmes of work.
Teacher of land based studies
Milton Abbey School
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Teaching environmental conservation and countryside management
- Delivering classroom and practical lessons
- Assisting to run the school farm and wildlife areas
- Working with partnership organisations and local businesses
Assistant Conservation Adviser
Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group
, Dorset
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Completing Countryside Stewardship applications
- Liaising with farmers
- Mapping for Farm Environment Records and Options plans
- Undertaking agri-environment scheme audits
- Delivering information sessions on behalf of Natural England
Estate Ranger Durlston Country Park
Dorset County Council
08.2007 - 07.2012
- Overseeing implementation of HLS scheme
- Managing contractors and grazier
- Practical habitat and amenity management
- Supervising and training volunteers
- Mentoring, training and assessing Apprentices
- Organising events
- Completing surveys including planned/completed management work
Education
Certificate in Crop Protection -
BASIS
FACTS -
BASIS
Soil & Water -
BASIS
Master of Science - Green Economy (Environmental Sustainability)
Bournemouth University
PooleHigher National Diploma - Law
University of Aberdeen
AberdeenLevel 5 - Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Kingston Maurward College
Apprenticeship - Environmental Conservation
Kingston Maurward College
Skills
- Cross functional collaboration
- Strategic thinking
- Problem solving
- Relationship-building
- People Management
- Public speaking
- Technical report writing
- Data analysis
- Database management
- Commercial Awareness
- Microsoft office suite competence
Affiliations
- Hedge laying
- Walking & hiking
- Crafts
Timeline
Catchment Adviser - Pesticide Specialist
Wessex Water
10.2022 - Current
Catchment Adviser (maternity cover)
Wessex Water
07.2022 - 09.2022
Head of Department / Programme Lead / Lecturer
Kingston Maurward College
04.2019 - 06.2022
Assistant Conservation Adviser
Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group
04.2018 - 08.2018
Arable Trials Assistant (self employed)
NIAB / Pearce Seeds
04.2017 - 06.2022
Teacher of land based studies
Milton Abbey School
10.2016 - 09.2019
Estate Ranger Durlston Country Park
Dorset County Council
08.2007 - 07.2012
Certificate in Crop Protection -
BASIS
FACTS -
BASIS
Soil & Water -
BASIS
Master of Science - Green Economy (Environmental Sustainability)
Bournemouth University
Higher National Diploma - Law
University of Aberdeen
Level 5 - Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Kingston Maurward College
Apprenticeship - Environmental Conservation
Kingston Maurward College
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