Job title: Wales Environmental Policy Lead Position type: Permanent Job reference: 434510 No. Vacancies: 1 Location: Cardiff (CF10 1EP), Birmingham (B5 4UA), or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £57,783 - £72,000 Closing date: 23.55pm Sunday 09 November 2025 Join Ofwat's RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Wales Environmental Policy Lead Office Location: Cardiff (CF10 1EP), Birmingham (B5 4UA), or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission's final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We're also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Wales Environmental Policy Lead role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. You will join Ofwat's Environment team which focuses on delivering the environmental policy objectives of our strategy, and engaging and collaborating with key environmental stakeholders. We cover a range of areas such as climate change, biodiversity, nature-based solutions, and water quality. We work across the organisation and across the sector to deliver improvements for the environment. The team has been working on Welsh policy since our formation, but we are now keen to grow our capability in this area and ensure we are meeting the needs of the increasing and changing government commitments. In this role, you will support our overall approach to Welsh environmental policy, with a focus on ensuring the organisation understands both the environmental policy context and the political landscape. This role will be pivotal in ensuring Ofwat is ready to respond to the outcomes of the Independent Water Commission review and the review of the regulatory landscape. Consequently, you will ensure our regulatory approach evolves to support resilient infrastructure, climate adaptation, and nature recovery, while also delivering economic growth and public trust. You will be comfortable representing Ofwat and communicating Ofwat policy to environmental stakeholders, including government officials and water companies. You will provide advice and make recommendations, ensuring Ofwat understands and can incorporate Welsh environmental policy into its work, proactively sharing skills and knowledge. You will have an excellent understanding of Welsh environmental issues and experience of the water sector. Ideally, you will also have a good professional network within the Welsh environmental policy sector. You will be comfortable working independently and at pace in an agile environment. You will continue to hone your judgement and be expected to exercise it responsibly in line with our strategy and ways of working. In turn, you will have opportunities to develop and consolidate your skill set. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Extensive experience working in Welsh environmental policy, ideally working within or alongside a regulator or government department. Proven successful leadership in Welsh environmental policy, analysis and delivery, with the ability to translate technical evidence into clear, practical policy or regulatory recommendations. A sound understanding of Welsh water industry regulation, including relevant legislation, frameworks, and key institutions (e.g. Ofwat, Natural Resources Wales, Welsh Government), with the ability to navigate regulatory processes to influence outcomes. Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to synthesise complex technical, scientific, and economic information for diverse audiences. Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to influence high-level decision-making. Why You Should Join Us People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date: 23.55 on 09 November 2025
Oct 22, 2025
Full time
Job title: Wales Environmental Policy Lead Position type: Permanent Job reference: 434510 No. Vacancies: 1 Location: Cardiff (CF10 1EP), Birmingham (B5 4UA), or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £57,783 - £72,000 Closing date: 23.55pm Sunday 09 November 2025 Join Ofwat's RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Wales Environmental Policy Lead Office Location: Cardiff (CF10 1EP), Birmingham (B5 4UA), or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission's final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We're also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Wales Environmental Policy Lead role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. You will join Ofwat's Environment team which focuses on delivering the environmental policy objectives of our strategy, and engaging and collaborating with key environmental stakeholders. We cover a range of areas such as climate change, biodiversity, nature-based solutions, and water quality. We work across the organisation and across the sector to deliver improvements for the environment. The team has been working on Welsh policy since our formation, but we are now keen to grow our capability in this area and ensure we are meeting the needs of the increasing and changing government commitments. In this role, you will support our overall approach to Welsh environmental policy, with a focus on ensuring the organisation understands both the environmental policy context and the political landscape. This role will be pivotal in ensuring Ofwat is ready to respond to the outcomes of the Independent Water Commission review and the review of the regulatory landscape. Consequently, you will ensure our regulatory approach evolves to support resilient infrastructure, climate adaptation, and nature recovery, while also delivering economic growth and public trust. You will be comfortable representing Ofwat and communicating Ofwat policy to environmental stakeholders, including government officials and water companies. You will provide advice and make recommendations, ensuring Ofwat understands and can incorporate Welsh environmental policy into its work, proactively sharing skills and knowledge. You will have an excellent understanding of Welsh environmental issues and experience of the water sector. Ideally, you will also have a good professional network within the Welsh environmental policy sector. You will be comfortable working independently and at pace in an agile environment. You will continue to hone your judgement and be expected to exercise it responsibly in line with our strategy and ways of working. In turn, you will have opportunities to develop and consolidate your skill set. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Extensive experience working in Welsh environmental policy, ideally working within or alongside a regulator or government department. Proven successful leadership in Welsh environmental policy, analysis and delivery, with the ability to translate technical evidence into clear, practical policy or regulatory recommendations. A sound understanding of Welsh water industry regulation, including relevant legislation, frameworks, and key institutions (e.g. Ofwat, Natural Resources Wales, Welsh Government), with the ability to navigate regulatory processes to influence outcomes. Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to synthesise complex technical, scientific, and economic information for diverse audiences. Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to influence high-level decision-making. Why You Should Join Us People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date: 23.55 on 09 November 2025
Job title: Water Supply Technical Specialist Position type: Fixed Term Job reference: 433677 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £50,000 Closing date: Tuesday 04th November 2025 at 23:55 Join Ofwat s RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Water Supply Technical Specialist Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Water Supply Technical Specialist role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in engineering, water or environmental science, or operational/asset management, looking to work within a regulatory environment. You will join the Water Quality, Resilience and Security sub-team, part of the Water Supply team within the RAPID and Environmental Planning Directorate. The team works closely with the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), Defra, Environment Agency (EA), and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) on water supply issues from source to tap, while also collaborating with colleagues from the Price Review Directorate. You will have the opportunity to work across several key areas, which may include: Assessing Company Delivery Plans, Price Control Deliverables (PCDs) and Annual Performance Review (APR) data to provide effective oversight of company performance. Engaging directly with water companies through the large scheme process, understanding uncertainty, risks and issues to support the cost effective delivery of schemes to time and budget. Assessing information submitted as part of the cost change process. This may involve the development of benchmarking models and undertaking detailed reviews of company proposals. Inputting into the development of the next price review framework and answering ad-hoc queries on the costing of different options relating to water quality & treatment, resilience and security. The successful candidate may come from a variety of professional backgrounds and is likely to have experience in water supply process management, design, or delivery, water resilience scheme investment planning, design or delivery (e.g. network reinforcement, interconnectivity and water treatment works investment), or water production operations. This can also include experience in water company emergency planning, physical and cyber security activities, and investment planning. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Relevant experience within clean water sector engineering, capital or environmental programmes, asset/operational management and/or business planning. Degree level qualification in engineering, science, or similar technical specialism/discipline or equivalent relevant professional experience. Experience of building and maintaining constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations, and to influence and collaborate effectively to deliver desired outcomes. Experience of designing and delivering procedures and processes. Numerate with analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience of analysing and accurately interpreting a range of data and insights to inform evidence-based decisions and solutions for complex problems. Good communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Why You Should Join Us People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Excellent employer pension contributions. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date: 23.55 on 04 November 2025 TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Oct 17, 2025
Contract
Job title: Water Supply Technical Specialist Position type: Fixed Term Job reference: 433677 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £50,000 Closing date: Tuesday 04th November 2025 at 23:55 Join Ofwat s RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Water Supply Technical Specialist Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Water Supply Technical Specialist role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in engineering, water or environmental science, or operational/asset management, looking to work within a regulatory environment. You will join the Water Quality, Resilience and Security sub-team, part of the Water Supply team within the RAPID and Environmental Planning Directorate. The team works closely with the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), Defra, Environment Agency (EA), and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) on water supply issues from source to tap, while also collaborating with colleagues from the Price Review Directorate. You will have the opportunity to work across several key areas, which may include: Assessing Company Delivery Plans, Price Control Deliverables (PCDs) and Annual Performance Review (APR) data to provide effective oversight of company performance. Engaging directly with water companies through the large scheme process, understanding uncertainty, risks and issues to support the cost effective delivery of schemes to time and budget. Assessing information submitted as part of the cost change process. This may involve the development of benchmarking models and undertaking detailed reviews of company proposals. Inputting into the development of the next price review framework and answering ad-hoc queries on the costing of different options relating to water quality & treatment, resilience and security. The successful candidate may come from a variety of professional backgrounds and is likely to have experience in water supply process management, design, or delivery, water resilience scheme investment planning, design or delivery (e.g. network reinforcement, interconnectivity and water treatment works investment), or water production operations. This can also include experience in water company emergency planning, physical and cyber security activities, and investment planning. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Relevant experience within clean water sector engineering, capital or environmental programmes, asset/operational management and/or business planning. Degree level qualification in engineering, science, or similar technical specialism/discipline or equivalent relevant professional experience. Experience of building and maintaining constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations, and to influence and collaborate effectively to deliver desired outcomes. Experience of designing and delivering procedures and processes. Numerate with analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience of analysing and accurately interpreting a range of data and insights to inform evidence-based decisions and solutions for complex problems. Good communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Why You Should Join Us People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Excellent employer pension contributions. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date: 23.55 on 04 November 2025 TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Job title: Water Supply Technical Specialist Position type: Fixed Term Job reference: 433677 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £50,000 Closing date: Tuesday 04th November 2025 at 23:55 Join Ofwat s RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Water Supply Technical Specialist Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Water Supply Technical Specialist role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in engineering, water or environmental science, or operational/asset management, looking to work within a regulatory environment. You will join the Water Quality, Resilience and Security sub-team, part of the Water Supply team within the RAPID and Environmental Planning Directorate. The team works closely with the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), Defra, Environment Agency (EA), and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) on water supply issues from source to tap, while also collaborating with colleagues from the Price Review Directorate. You will have the opportunity to work across several key areas, which may include: Assessing Company Delivery Plans, Price Control Deliverables (PCDs) and Annual Performance Review (APR) data to provide effective oversight of company performance. Engaging directly with water companies through the large scheme process, understanding uncertainty, risks and issues to support the cost effective delivery of schemes to time and budget. Assessing information submitted as part of the cost change process. This may involve the development of benchmarking models and undertaking detailed reviews of company proposals. Inputting into the development of the next price review framework and answering ad-hoc queries on the costing of different options relating to water quality & treatment, resilience and security. The successful candidate may come from a variety of professional backgrounds and is likely to have experience in water supply process management, design, or delivery, water resilience scheme investment planning, design or delivery (e.g. network reinforcement, interconnectivity and water treatment works investment), or water production operations. This can also include experience in water company emergency planning, physical and cyber security activities, and investment planning. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Relevant experience within clean water sector engineering, capital or environmental programmes, asset/operational management and/or business planning. Degree level qualification in engineering, science, or similar technical specialism/discipline or equivalent relevant professional experience. Experience of building and maintaining constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations, and to influence and collaborate effectively to deliver desired outcomes. Experience of designing and delivering procedures and processes. Numerate with analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience of analysing and accurately interpreting a range of data and insights to inform evidence-based decisions and solutions for complex problems. Good communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Why You Should Join Us People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Excellent employer pension contributions. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date: 23.55 on 04 November 2025 TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Oct 17, 2025
Contract
Job title: Water Supply Technical Specialist Position type: Fixed Term Job reference: 433677 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £50,000 Closing date: Tuesday 04th November 2025 at 23:55 Join Ofwat s RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Water Supply Technical Specialist Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Water Supply Technical Specialist role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in engineering, water or environmental science, or operational/asset management, looking to work within a regulatory environment. You will join the Water Quality, Resilience and Security sub-team, part of the Water Supply team within the RAPID and Environmental Planning Directorate. The team works closely with the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), Defra, Environment Agency (EA), and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) on water supply issues from source to tap, while also collaborating with colleagues from the Price Review Directorate. You will have the opportunity to work across several key areas, which may include: Assessing Company Delivery Plans, Price Control Deliverables (PCDs) and Annual Performance Review (APR) data to provide effective oversight of company performance. Engaging directly with water companies through the large scheme process, understanding uncertainty, risks and issues to support the cost effective delivery of schemes to time and budget. Assessing information submitted as part of the cost change process. This may involve the development of benchmarking models and undertaking detailed reviews of company proposals. Inputting into the development of the next price review framework and answering ad-hoc queries on the costing of different options relating to water quality & treatment, resilience and security. The successful candidate may come from a variety of professional backgrounds and is likely to have experience in water supply process management, design, or delivery, water resilience scheme investment planning, design or delivery (e.g. network reinforcement, interconnectivity and water treatment works investment), or water production operations. This can also include experience in water company emergency planning, physical and cyber security activities, and investment planning. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Relevant experience within clean water sector engineering, capital or environmental programmes, asset/operational management and/or business planning. Degree level qualification in engineering, science, or similar technical specialism/discipline or equivalent relevant professional experience. Experience of building and maintaining constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations, and to influence and collaborate effectively to deliver desired outcomes. Experience of designing and delivering procedures and processes. Numerate with analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience of analysing and accurately interpreting a range of data and insights to inform evidence-based decisions and solutions for complex problems. Good communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Why You Should Join Us People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Excellent employer pension contributions. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date: 23.55 on 04 November 2025 TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Job title: Director of Water Supply Position type: Permanent Job reference: 432715 No. Vacancies: 1 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £88,385 - £94,000 Closing date: 23.55pm Sunday 02 November 2025 Join Ofwat s RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Director of Water Supply Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Director of Water Supply role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. You will lead Ofwat's Water Supply team, while supporting the RAPID gated process and tracking the delivery of PR24 investment. You will be responsible for a technical team focussed on water company investment planning and the delivery of water supplies (source to tap). This includes: developing and delivering Ofwat's water supply policy (water resources, treatment and distribution); helping deliver the gated process for the RAPID Strategic Resource Options (SROs); being responsible for demand management co-ordination (including the smart meter delivery group and water efficiency lab); and engagement with regulators (Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Drinking Water Inspectorate) and government. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the sustainability and resilience of our water resources. If you are passionate about leading innovative programmes and inspiring teams, we invite you to join us. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: 1. Strong policy development skills and relevant experience in regulation, planning and infrastructure development. 2. Excellent leadership and people management skills, including the ability to inspire, engage and empower people, so that every individual makes the best contribution they can. 3. Ability to manage a complex portfolio of work with a high degree of autonomy and deliver an ambitious agenda. This includes possessing the appropriate tools and techniques that enable you to drive the successful delivery of our programme and projects. 4. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain and interrogate technical aspects of what we do in a way that resonates with your audience. 5. A good understanding of the external environment in which we operate, as well as the ability to understand our strategy and our work and relate that to the interests of our key stakeholders. Why You Should Join Us People Centric : Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment : We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities : Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance : Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date : 23.55 on 02 November 2025 TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Oct 10, 2025
Full time
Job title: Director of Water Supply Position type: Permanent Job reference: 432715 No. Vacancies: 1 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £88,385 - £94,000 Closing date: 23.55pm Sunday 02 November 2025 Join Ofwat s RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Director of Water Supply Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Director of Water Supply role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. You will lead Ofwat's Water Supply team, while supporting the RAPID gated process and tracking the delivery of PR24 investment. You will be responsible for a technical team focussed on water company investment planning and the delivery of water supplies (source to tap). This includes: developing and delivering Ofwat's water supply policy (water resources, treatment and distribution); helping deliver the gated process for the RAPID Strategic Resource Options (SROs); being responsible for demand management co-ordination (including the smart meter delivery group and water efficiency lab); and engagement with regulators (Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Drinking Water Inspectorate) and government. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the sustainability and resilience of our water resources. If you are passionate about leading innovative programmes and inspiring teams, we invite you to join us. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: 1. Strong policy development skills and relevant experience in regulation, planning and infrastructure development. 2. Excellent leadership and people management skills, including the ability to inspire, engage and empower people, so that every individual makes the best contribution they can. 3. Ability to manage a complex portfolio of work with a high degree of autonomy and deliver an ambitious agenda. This includes possessing the appropriate tools and techniques that enable you to drive the successful delivery of our programme and projects. 4. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain and interrogate technical aspects of what we do in a way that resonates with your audience. 5. A good understanding of the external environment in which we operate, as well as the ability to understand our strategy and our work and relate that to the interests of our key stakeholders. Why You Should Join Us People Centric : Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment : We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities : Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance : Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date : 23.55 on 02 November 2025 TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Job title: Director of Water Supply Position type: Permanent Job reference: 432715 No. Vacancies: 1 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £88,385 - £94,000 Closing date: 23.55pm Sunday 02 November 2025 Join Ofwat s RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Director of Water Supply Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Director of Water Supply role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. You will lead Ofwat's Water Supply team, while supporting the RAPID gated process and tracking the delivery of PR24 investment. You will be responsible for a technical team focussed on water company investment planning and the delivery of water supplies (source to tap). This includes: developing and delivering Ofwat's water supply policy (water resources, treatment and distribution); helping deliver the gated process for the RAPID Strategic Resource Options (SROs); being responsible for demand management co-ordination (including the smart meter delivery group and water efficiency lab); and engagement with regulators (Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Drinking Water Inspectorate) and government. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the sustainability and resilience of our water resources. If you are passionate about leading innovative programmes and inspiring teams, we invite you to join us. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: 1. Strong policy development skills and relevant experience in regulation, planning and infrastructure development. 2. Excellent leadership and people management skills, including the ability to inspire, engage and empower people, so that every individual makes the best contribution they can. 3. Ability to manage a complex portfolio of work with a high degree of autonomy and deliver an ambitious agenda. This includes possessing the appropriate tools and techniques that enable you to drive the successful delivery of our programme and projects. 4. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain and interrogate technical aspects of what we do in a way that resonates with your audience. 5. A good understanding of the external environment in which we operate, as well as the ability to understand our strategy and our work and relate that to the interests of our key stakeholders. Why You Should Join Us People Centric : Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment : We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities : Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance : Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date : 23.55 on 02 November 2025 TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Oct 10, 2025
Full time
Job title: Director of Water Supply Position type: Permanent Job reference: 432715 No. Vacancies: 1 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £88,385 - £94,000 Closing date: 23.55pm Sunday 02 November 2025 Join Ofwat s RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Director of Water Supply Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Director of Water Supply role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. You will lead Ofwat's Water Supply team, while supporting the RAPID gated process and tracking the delivery of PR24 investment. You will be responsible for a technical team focussed on water company investment planning and the delivery of water supplies (source to tap). This includes: developing and delivering Ofwat's water supply policy (water resources, treatment and distribution); helping deliver the gated process for the RAPID Strategic Resource Options (SROs); being responsible for demand management co-ordination (including the smart meter delivery group and water efficiency lab); and engagement with regulators (Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Drinking Water Inspectorate) and government. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the sustainability and resilience of our water resources. If you are passionate about leading innovative programmes and inspiring teams, we invite you to join us. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: 1. Strong policy development skills and relevant experience in regulation, planning and infrastructure development. 2. Excellent leadership and people management skills, including the ability to inspire, engage and empower people, so that every individual makes the best contribution they can. 3. Ability to manage a complex portfolio of work with a high degree of autonomy and deliver an ambitious agenda. This includes possessing the appropriate tools and techniques that enable you to drive the successful delivery of our programme and projects. 4. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain and interrogate technical aspects of what we do in a way that resonates with your audience. 5. A good understanding of the external environment in which we operate, as well as the ability to understand our strategy and our work and relate that to the interests of our key stakeholders. Why You Should Join Us People Centric : Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment : We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities : Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance : Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date : 23.55 on 02 November 2025 TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Job title: Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead Position type: Permanent Job reference: 431947 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £46,000 Closing date: Sunday 26 October 2025 at 23:55 Join Ofwat s RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. Following Ofwat's final determination for the Price Review 2024, we are embarking on an ambitious journey with a significant programme of 28 Strategic Resource Options (SROs). You will join our RAPID team at Senior Associate level, acting as the main point of contact for a group of Strategic Resource Options (SROs) in the RAPID programme. The RAPID team is dedicated to overseeing the development of strategic water supply options, ensuring these are sustainable for the long term and delivering the best value for society and the environment. As the lead on a subset of water supply infrastructure projects in our programme, you will focus on ensuring their smooth and efficient delivery. You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders including government bodies, regulators, and water companies, as well as other relevant sectors and interested parties. You will also have a role in shaping the gated process and you will lead the gate assessment of your portfolio of SROs. You will play a vital role in the successful delivery of new supply infrastructure which is essential to improving the resilience of water supplies and reducing unsustainable abstraction from the environment. As a senior associate, you will operate with substantial autonomy and be expected to plan and progress your work independently. Alongside this, you will have supervision from senior colleagues, and you will work within a network of experienced engagement leads and subject matter experts available to support you and help shape your development. Your work will also be supported by a specialised project management office to equip you with the tools you need to focus on adding value and achieving results. This is an exciting time to join an experienced team with established processes and methods, as well as a continuous improvement mindset. This role offers varied and interesting work, an opportunity to make a difference for the environment and customers, and a focus on your development and growth in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join us to help in shaping the future of water regulation. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders, across multiple organisations (e.g. other regulators) to gather, share and use information to deliver a common objective. This is ideally from within the water sector, regulatory sector, planning sector or other relevant sectors. Experience of working under pressure, effectively planning, prioritising, and managing a varied and changing workload to meet different, and often tight, deadlines. Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, using creativity and innovative approaches to achieve results. Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to non-technical audiences and experience of formulating, presenting, and writing clear and concise evidence-based advice to inform policy development and decision making. Ability to think strategically and use creative problem solving in complex areas. Why You Should Join Us People Centric : Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment : We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities : Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance : Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date : 23.55 on 26 October 2025 TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Oct 09, 2025
Full time
Job title: Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead Position type: Permanent Job reference: 431947 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £46,000 Closing date: Sunday 26 October 2025 at 23:55 Join Ofwat s RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. Following Ofwat's final determination for the Price Review 2024, we are embarking on an ambitious journey with a significant programme of 28 Strategic Resource Options (SROs). You will join our RAPID team at Senior Associate level, acting as the main point of contact for a group of Strategic Resource Options (SROs) in the RAPID programme. The RAPID team is dedicated to overseeing the development of strategic water supply options, ensuring these are sustainable for the long term and delivering the best value for society and the environment. As the lead on a subset of water supply infrastructure projects in our programme, you will focus on ensuring their smooth and efficient delivery. You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders including government bodies, regulators, and water companies, as well as other relevant sectors and interested parties. You will also have a role in shaping the gated process and you will lead the gate assessment of your portfolio of SROs. You will play a vital role in the successful delivery of new supply infrastructure which is essential to improving the resilience of water supplies and reducing unsustainable abstraction from the environment. As a senior associate, you will operate with substantial autonomy and be expected to plan and progress your work independently. Alongside this, you will have supervision from senior colleagues, and you will work within a network of experienced engagement leads and subject matter experts available to support you and help shape your development. Your work will also be supported by a specialised project management office to equip you with the tools you need to focus on adding value and achieving results. This is an exciting time to join an experienced team with established processes and methods, as well as a continuous improvement mindset. This role offers varied and interesting work, an opportunity to make a difference for the environment and customers, and a focus on your development and growth in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join us to help in shaping the future of water regulation. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders, across multiple organisations (e.g. other regulators) to gather, share and use information to deliver a common objective. This is ideally from within the water sector, regulatory sector, planning sector or other relevant sectors. Experience of working under pressure, effectively planning, prioritising, and managing a varied and changing workload to meet different, and often tight, deadlines. Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, using creativity and innovative approaches to achieve results. Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to non-technical audiences and experience of formulating, presenting, and writing clear and concise evidence-based advice to inform policy development and decision making. Ability to think strategically and use creative problem solving in complex areas. Why You Should Join Us People Centric : Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment : We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities : Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance : Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date : 23.55 on 26 October 2025 TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Job title: Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead Position type: Permanent Job reference: 431947 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £46,000 Closing date: Sunday 26 October 2025 at 23:55 Join Ofwat s RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. Following Ofwat's final determination for the Price Review 2024, we are embarking on an ambitious journey with a significant programme of 28 Strategic Resource Options (SROs). You will join our RAPID team at Senior Associate level, acting as the main point of contact for a group of Strategic Resource Options (SROs) in the RAPID programme. The RAPID team is dedicated to overseeing the development of strategic water supply options, ensuring these are sustainable for the long term and delivering the best value for society and the environment. As the lead on a subset of water supply infrastructure projects in our programme, you will focus on ensuring their smooth and efficient delivery. You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders including government bodies, regulators, and water companies, as well as other relevant sectors and interested parties. You will also have a role in shaping the gated process and you will lead the gate assessment of your portfolio of SROs. You will play a vital role in the successful delivery of new supply infrastructure which is essential to improving the resilience of water supplies and reducing unsustainable abstraction from the environment. As a senior associate, you will operate with substantial autonomy and be expected to plan and progress your work independently. Alongside this, you will have supervision from senior colleagues, and you will work within a network of experienced engagement leads and subject matter experts available to support you and help shape your development. Your work will also be supported by a specialised project management office to equip you with the tools you need to focus on adding value and achieving results. This is an exciting time to join an experienced team with established processes and methods, as well as a continuous improvement mindset. This role offers varied and interesting work, an opportunity to make a difference for the environment and customers, and a focus on your development and growth in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join us to help in shaping the future of water regulation. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders, across multiple organisations (e.g. other regulators) to gather, share and use information to deliver a common objective. This is ideally from within the water sector, regulatory sector, planning sector or other relevant sectors. Experience of working under pressure, effectively planning, prioritising, and managing a varied and changing workload to meet different, and often tight, deadlines. Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, using creativity and innovative approaches to achieve results. Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to non-technical audiences and experience of formulating, presenting, and writing clear and concise evidence-based advice to inform policy development and decision making. Ability to think strategically and use creative problem solving in complex areas. Why You Should Join Us People Centric : Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment : We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities : Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance : Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date : 23.55 on 26 October 2025 TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Oct 09, 2025
Full time
Job title: Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead Position type: Permanent Job reference: 431947 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £46,000 Closing date: Sunday 26 October 2025 at 23:55 Join Ofwat s RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. Following Ofwat's final determination for the Price Review 2024, we are embarking on an ambitious journey with a significant programme of 28 Strategic Resource Options (SROs). You will join our RAPID team at Senior Associate level, acting as the main point of contact for a group of Strategic Resource Options (SROs) in the RAPID programme. The RAPID team is dedicated to overseeing the development of strategic water supply options, ensuring these are sustainable for the long term and delivering the best value for society and the environment. As the lead on a subset of water supply infrastructure projects in our programme, you will focus on ensuring their smooth and efficient delivery. You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders including government bodies, regulators, and water companies, as well as other relevant sectors and interested parties. You will also have a role in shaping the gated process and you will lead the gate assessment of your portfolio of SROs. You will play a vital role in the successful delivery of new supply infrastructure which is essential to improving the resilience of water supplies and reducing unsustainable abstraction from the environment. As a senior associate, you will operate with substantial autonomy and be expected to plan and progress your work independently. Alongside this, you will have supervision from senior colleagues, and you will work within a network of experienced engagement leads and subject matter experts available to support you and help shape your development. Your work will also be supported by a specialised project management office to equip you with the tools you need to focus on adding value and achieving results. This is an exciting time to join an experienced team with established processes and methods, as well as a continuous improvement mindset. This role offers varied and interesting work, an opportunity to make a difference for the environment and customers, and a focus on your development and growth in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join us to help in shaping the future of water regulation. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders, across multiple organisations (e.g. other regulators) to gather, share and use information to deliver a common objective. This is ideally from within the water sector, regulatory sector, planning sector or other relevant sectors. Experience of working under pressure, effectively planning, prioritising, and managing a varied and changing workload to meet different, and often tight, deadlines. Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, using creativity and innovative approaches to achieve results. Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to non-technical audiences and experience of formulating, presenting, and writing clear and concise evidence-based advice to inform policy development and decision making. Ability to think strategically and use creative problem solving in complex areas. Why You Should Join Us People Centric : Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment : We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities : Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance : Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date : 23.55 on 26 October 2025 TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Job title: Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead Position type: Permanent Job reference: 431947 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £46,000 Closing date: Sunday 26 October 2025 at 23:55 Join Ofwat's RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission's final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We're also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. Following Ofwat's final determination for the Price Review 2024, we are embarking on an ambitious journey with a significant programme of 28 Strategic Resource Options (SROs). You will join our RAPID team at Senior Associate level, acting as the main point of contact for a group of Strategic Resource Options (SROs) in the RAPID programme. The RAPID team is dedicated to overseeing the development of strategic water supply options, ensuring these are sustainable for the long term and delivering the best value for society and the environment. As the lead on a subset of water supply infrastructure projects in our programme, you will focus on ensuring their smooth and efficient delivery. You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders including government bodies, regulators, and water companies, as well as other relevant sectors and interested parties. You will also have a role in shaping the gated process and you will lead the gate assessment of your portfolio of SROs. You will play a vital role in the successful delivery of new supply infrastructure which is essential to improving the resilience of water supplies and reducing unsustainable abstraction from the environment. As a senior associate, you will operate with substantial autonomy and be expected to plan and progress your work independently. Alongside this, you will have supervision from senior colleagues, and you will work within a network of experienced engagement leads and subject matter experts available to support you and help shape your development. Your work will also be supported by a specialised project management office to equip you with the tools you need to focus on adding value and achieving results. This is an exciting time to join an experienced team with established processes and methods, as well as a continuous improvement mindset. This role offers varied and interesting work, an opportunity to make a difference for the environment and customers, and a focus on your development and growth in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join us to help in shaping the future of water regulation. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders, across multiple organisations (e.g. other regulators) to gather, share and use information to deliver a common objective. This is ideally from within the water sector, regulatory sector, planning sector or other relevant sectors. Experience of working under pressure, effectively planning, prioritising, and managing a varied and changing workload to meet different, and often tight, deadlines. Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, using creativity and innovative approaches to achieve results. Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to non-technical audiences and experience of formulating, presenting, and writing clear and concise evidence-based advice to inform policy development and decision making. Ability to think strategically and use creative problem solving in complex areas. Why You Should Join Us People Centric : Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment : We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities : Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance : Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date :23.55 on 26 October 2025
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Job title: Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead Position type: Permanent Job reference: 431947 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £46,000 Closing date: Sunday 26 October 2025 at 23:55 Join Ofwat's RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission's final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We're also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. Following Ofwat's final determination for the Price Review 2024, we are embarking on an ambitious journey with a significant programme of 28 Strategic Resource Options (SROs). You will join our RAPID team at Senior Associate level, acting as the main point of contact for a group of Strategic Resource Options (SROs) in the RAPID programme. The RAPID team is dedicated to overseeing the development of strategic water supply options, ensuring these are sustainable for the long term and delivering the best value for society and the environment. As the lead on a subset of water supply infrastructure projects in our programme, you will focus on ensuring their smooth and efficient delivery. You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders including government bodies, regulators, and water companies, as well as other relevant sectors and interested parties. You will also have a role in shaping the gated process and you will lead the gate assessment of your portfolio of SROs. You will play a vital role in the successful delivery of new supply infrastructure which is essential to improving the resilience of water supplies and reducing unsustainable abstraction from the environment. As a senior associate, you will operate with substantial autonomy and be expected to plan and progress your work independently. Alongside this, you will have supervision from senior colleagues, and you will work within a network of experienced engagement leads and subject matter experts available to support you and help shape your development. Your work will also be supported by a specialised project management office to equip you with the tools you need to focus on adding value and achieving results. This is an exciting time to join an experienced team with established processes and methods, as well as a continuous improvement mindset. This role offers varied and interesting work, an opportunity to make a difference for the environment and customers, and a focus on your development and growth in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join us to help in shaping the future of water regulation. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders, across multiple organisations (e.g. other regulators) to gather, share and use information to deliver a common objective. This is ideally from within the water sector, regulatory sector, planning sector or other relevant sectors. Experience of working under pressure, effectively planning, prioritising, and managing a varied and changing workload to meet different, and often tight, deadlines. Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, using creativity and innovative approaches to achieve results. Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to non-technical audiences and experience of formulating, presenting, and writing clear and concise evidence-based advice to inform policy development and decision making. Ability to think strategically and use creative problem solving in complex areas. Why You Should Join Us People Centric : Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment : We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities : Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance : Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date :23.55 on 26 October 2025
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