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Anglian Water Services

Water Process Science Manager

Anglian Water Services

. Lead and develop a high-performing, inclusive scientific team that shares knowledge, expertise and best practice .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeHuntingdon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £69,000 per yearWebsite

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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