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🚨 Only 3 weeks left to apply for the 2025 Rising Stars Programme! 🌟 The Institute of Water Rising Stars Programme allows early career professionals to grow and learn, expanding their networks and opening doors to future opportunities. If you haven’t met them already, here are the incredible 2024 Rising Stars: ✨ Seán Gilmore, Water Engineering Apprentice at AECOM ✨ Caroline P., Water Scientist at Arup ✨ Joel Armstrong, Operational Management Graduate at South West Water ✨ Elena D., Innovation Project Manager at United Utilities ✨ Robert Bates, Senior Data Analyst at RPS ✨ Desislava Mihova, Assistant Engineer at WSP ✨ Dylan Powell, Civil Engineer at Binnies ✨ Callum Barrett, Maintenance Technician Apprentice (Electrical) at Essex & Suffolk Water They’re already making a difference—and YOU could be next! 💬 Feeling unsure? Imposter syndrome is common, but it’s important to remember that everyone has something unique to offer. The Rising Stars Programme is designed to nurture potential and help you grow, even if you feel like you're not 'ready' yet. You belong here—take that step! 📸Check out some highlights from this year’s Programme in the images below to see what you could be part of! ⏰ Deadline: Applications close on Sunday November 3rd at 23.59pm. 🔗 For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/ewJiBu4u #IWaterRisingStars

Applications for the Institute of Water's Rising Stars Programme are now open! Each year, 8 IWater members are selected who have shown the potential and appetite to progress in the water sector. During their time on the Rising Stars programme, young professionals will take charge organising sites, growing communications skills and connecting with industry leaders. Past Rising Star cohorts have credited the programme with helping them secure jobs, enhance their skill set and build their network. To apply, you must be someone with: • A full individual Institute of Water membership • An employer who will support their involvement • An early-stage water sector career • An appetite for professional development The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday, November 3 2024. For more information visit https://lnkd.in/eiZTbzYK Institute of Water #Instituteofwater #opportunity #watersector #water #risingstars #risingstarsprogramme #development #professionaldevelopment #programme #job #career

📢 Have you read the latest copy of the Institute of Water Magazine Autumn 2024 Edition? 📰 If you haven’t yet, now’s the perfect time! This edition is packed with crucial industry updates, but one standout feature you won’t want to miss is on page 52. Our Chief Executive, Gabrielle Mandell, delivers a thought-provoking article titled "The Untapped Potential in Water" – a must-read that links directly to our front cover story. 🗣In the article, Gaby explores the water sector’s skills shortage and highlights the diverse range of opportunities the industry offers. She opens with an eye-catching observation: “When people think about working in the water sector, they may picture someone in a hard hat and high vis jacket at a treatment works or asset management site. Google 'water sector worker' and that's what you get - pages and pages of such images. But our industry is far more diverse, offering an assortment of roles that many won't know about or have not considered. Who knew the water sector needed wedding planners? Anglian Water Services does. On the shoreline of Rutland Water sits Normanton Church, pictured on the front cover, which highlights perfectly the variety of opportunities in our sector. This fun fact underscores a serious challenge: recruiting and retaining people” Explore this insightful article and discover IWater's role in addressing the skills gap below. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eXYiUE2M #IWaterMagazine

Following yesterday's successful Institute of Water Welsh Area event, we have another hot on its heels!! Come join us in Nov to hear about how DCWW responded to an incident after Storm Henk damaged a spillway at the Lower Lliedi Dam Bookings, as always are through the IWater website 👍

🌊 Hear from past participants of Ripple Effect: Advancing Skills for Water Professionals! 💧 Formerly known as Weekend School, Ripple Effect is a transformative 3-day programme designed to empower water professionals aspiring to leadership or looking to enhance their skills and expand their networks. 📍 Location: CIM Business Centre, Maidenhead 📅 Dates: 22-24 January 2025 ⏰ Time: 09.30am - 14.00pm 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e5HizUFd For over a decade, this programme has transformed the careers of water professionals for over a decade. But don’t just take our word for it—hear from those who’ve experienced it firsthand. 📝Employers, take note: investing in your employees' development through Ripple Effect doesn’t just boost their skills—it motivates them to bring new energy, fresh ideas, and stronger leadership to your organisation. Empowered employees become more engaged, driven, and prepared to contribute at higher levels. If you’re looking to elevate your career or support your team’s growth, Ripple Effect is the programme for you. #IWaterEvents

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For the second year in a row, the Northern Ireland Area have won the IWater Presidents Cup, which is awarded annually to the area committee which has best delivered IWater’s values and objectives in line with the IWater Strategy. Over the past year, the NI Area has shown excellent membership engagement and growth along with running a brilliant calendar of diverse events. The committee has shown dedication to their members and strengthened the IWater family of water professionals.

It's been a busy month of Institute of Water events, starting off with a great evening at the National President's Dinner and Awards in Lincoln! Thanks so much to R2M Ltd for the invite to a fantastic event to celebrate the achievements of members, volunteers and others across the water industry 🌊 Next up was a visit to the National Coal Mining Museum for our Northern Area Environment Seminar 🌍🌿 Jonathon Banks and Victoria Ross did an amazing job organising the day! We heard from some inspiring speakers who shared their knowledge and innovative approaches to tackle the environmental challenges we face as a sector. It was lovely to get to host the morning session and panel discussion, where we explored how we could work together to face into some of these challenges, and the tour of the mine was a great way to end the day ⛏️💧 Finally, last week's Spirit of Water event in Manchester was a great evening with an interesting distillery tour and the return of the Northern Area pub quiz! Matthew Harris and Neil Hancox pulled off a great technical-social event and everyone had a brilliant time 🍸 My team may have came last in the quiz, but we had fun and took home a souvenir last place trophy 💩🏆 We still have a few Northern Area events coming up before the end of the year 🌟 Take a look and hope to see you at an event soon! https://lnkd.in/gemAsKUC

🌊 Exciting upcoming events for the Institute of Water's Northern Area! 🌊 The Institute of Water’s Northern Area has three fantastic upcoming events, perfect for water industry professionals seeking to learn, network, socialise and develop their careers: 1️⃣ Northern Area Family Day 🗓️ Date: Saturday 26 October 2024 📍 Location: Roddlesworth Reservoir 🔗https://lnkd.in/eaiq7jXF Bring your family, friends, and even your furry companions for a fun-filled day of outdoor orienteering and adventure, hosted by United Utilities. 2️⃣ Pint of Water: Pizza, Beer & Networking 🗓️ Date: Tuesday 19 November 2024 📍 Location: Newcastle University 🔗https://lnkd.in/edgEU-ym Join us for an informal evening of networking with students, early-career professionals, and industry experts. Build connections and gain valuable career advice! 3️⃣ Northern Area Annual Seminar 🗓️ Date: Wednesday 20 - Thursday 21 November 2024 📍 Location: Newcastle University 🔗https://lnkd.in/eiWJYu_7 Engage with key speakers, explore innovative projects, and discover the latest trends shaping the future of the water industry. Don’t miss these knowledge-packed two days! 👉 Register today and be a part of these incredible events. #IWaterEvents #IWaterYPN

Still celebrating! Handing over the Institute of Water Presidents Cup to our amazing secretary Emma Webster, thank you Emma for all the hard work you put in behind the scenes 😃 #instituteofwater #backtoback #womeninwastewater