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Water Process Science Manager
Anglian Water Services. Lead and develop a high-performing, inclusive scientific team that shares knowledge, expertise and best practice .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in water quality management, including Drinking Water Safety Planning and risk assessment, while effectively leading and developing a scientific team. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential for supporting operational teams and ensuring business resilience.
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Drinking Water Safety PlanningWater Quality ManagementRisk AssessmentTeam LeadershipStakeholder Management
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Hard Skills
Water Process ScienceData-Led AnalysisScientific OversightRisk Mitigation PlanningQuality Control
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCritical Evaluation
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in Relevant Scientific SubjectFull UK Driving License
Industry Keywords
Water TreatmentBusiness ResilienceOperational ContinuitySite-Based Investigations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and develop a high-performing, inclusive scientific team that shares knowledge, expertise and best practice
- Ensure optimum quality of drinking water is produced across water treatment works through proactive scientific oversight and intervention
- Drive a source-to-supply approach to water quality management using site-based investigations and data-led analysis
- Provide expert scientific support to operational teams, senior stakeholders and capital delivery programmes
- Own and lead the Drinking Water Safety Planning (DWSP) process and associated Risk Portal
- Manage risk assessments and ensure effective mitigation plans are implemented and maintained
- Lead the Water Quality Action Plan process, ensuring risks are identified, recorded, monitored and effectively controlled
- Support business resilience through proactive risk management and rapid response to emerging water quality issues
- Manage team resources, budgets and workload allocation to deliver business priorities and value for money
- Participate in a regional out-of-hours standby rota to support operational incidents and business continuity
Requirements
What you’ll need- Educated to a degree level in a relevant scientific subject or equivalent qualification
- Experience of water process or asset science
- Evidence of team leadership and management
- Able to critically evaluate information to take tactical or strategic action
- Interpersonal skills to build rapport with operational colleagues, whilst being able to communicate actions required effectively
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Full UK driving license and willingness to work across operational sites
Benefits
Comp & perks- Personal private health care
- Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
- 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
- A car allowance
- 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
- Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
- Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
- Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave
- Opportunity for shared parental pay
- Bonus scheme
- Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle