Public Health and Water Quality Manager

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England. Job description: Public Health and Water Quality Manager Hello Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: We offer a competitive salary, depending on experienceup to £62,000 Car Allowance Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary) Private health care (self only) Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysplus an extra wellness day A great benefits packagechoose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more Location: Buttershaw / Hybrid Working 1-2 days office a weekBradford) Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, MondayFriday. We have an exciting opportunity for a Public Health and Water Quality Manager to join the Water Service Delivery at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Water Service Delivery are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. This role is instrumental in delivering regulatory compliance and ensuring the public health of our customers. To do this you will lead a team of 11 people, comprising of Public Health Scientists, Auditors, and expert Data Scientist and Technicians. You will provide expert technical advice on public health matters and support on the interpretation and implementation of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations. Where you fit in: As ourPublic Health and Water Quality Manageryou will Carry out day-to-day liaison with DWI, and health protection stakeholders to ensure there is timely discussion of potential public health issues and communication of regulatory reports. Work closely with our operational colleagues ensuring there is adequate provision of up-to-date expert knowledge on water quality issues and public health risks. Play a key role in water quality incidents and emergencies and resolve high priority, complex problems, acting as the Companys expert on water quality matters. This will include taking part of a standby rota out of normal office hours. You will consider health and safety at all times and support a zero-accident culture. Provide expert knowledge in the development of audits and sampling programmes to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. As well as providing assured quality of data to support Company annual and AMP based submissions. You will represent Yorkshire Water at WaterUK national bodies, and other industry bodies, in order to contribute to the development of national approaches to public and water quality regulatory matters. What skills & qualifications you will need: An expert understanding of current drinking water regulation at local, national and European level and an understanding of the operational and quality issues affecting drinking water supply. You will understand water treatment and transmission processes. Previous experience of leading a technical function with a proven track record of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets. You will be able to work well, using your own initiative and also motivating and leading a team. Strong problem-solving skills are key and an ability to generate innovative ideas with a focus on continuous improvement. You will be experienced in delivering training and public speaking. Previous experience of Health and Safety management processes and systems including incident investigation, incident management and recovery. A full valid UK driving licence is a requirement of this role. Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, its important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isnt always easy Do we sound like your cup of tea? If youve got experience as a Public Health and Water Quality Manager and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. No agencies please.TPBN1_UKTJ