Head of Water Supply Strategy

4 weeks ago

Bath Somerset, United Kingdom Wessex Water Services Full time

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

You will lead the development of our overall water supply strategy, including but not limited to our leakage, network, site and long-term delivery strategies.

This is a hands-on role, where you will work collaboratively across the business and instruct external consultant support to deliver these strategies.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract.

What you'll do

In this role, you will:

  • develop a key strategic planning framework
  • be responsible for the water supply strategy and associated site strategies
  • help develop our company-wide long-term delivery strategies (LTDS)
  • influence our 25-year company-wide strategic direction and business planning process
  • deliver a strategy that meets legislative and regulatory requirements while delivering customer and environmental needs and investor returns
  • provide visible leadership internally and externally, including across the UK water sector
  • collaborate with all areas of the business to define strategy in partnership with stakeholders
  • perform horizon scanning, understand technological innovations, and keep ahead of the market
  • bring a structured and analytical approach to solving strategic, commercial, operational, and health and safety issues
  • contribute to a developing culture within the Strategy team to achieve high levels of strategic thinking and cross-company collaboration.

What you'll need

In this role, you will need:

  • a degree or equivalent level qualification
  • 5+ years of knowledge or experience in the water industry (preferable but not essential)
  • environmental, operational or engineering, and/or strategy experience (consultancy or corporate)
  • a strong understanding of water supply legislation, policy and practice
  • a high level of strategic thinking, vision and horizon scanning
  • good knowledge of water and environmental law
  • the desire to investigate, analyse and innovate
  • excellent two-way dialogue with cross-functional teams
  • proven experience developing creative solutions to difficult problems
  • excellent time management skills
  • to be flexible, adaptable and able to work under pressure
  • exceptionally good analytical skills
  • the ability to translate raw information into actionable strategies and initiatives
  • the ability to shape a narrative and structure communications
  • proven strong leadership skills.

What you'll receive

  • Total pension contributions up to 20%.
  • Career progression and professional development opportunities.
  • 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
  • The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
  • A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
  • Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
  • A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
  • Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
  • One paid volunteering day each year.
  • Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
  • An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
  • Support from mental health first aiders.
  • £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.

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