Standards & Assurance Manager

Severn Trent

. Improve regulatory compliance across Wastewater Recycling .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £47,781 - £54,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in regulatory compliance and operational performance improvement, with a focus on Wastewater Recycling and Health & Safety standards. Capable of developing compliant documentation and fostering a culture of compliance through effective team engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Regulatory ComplianceContinuous ImprovementCustomer OperationsCDM UnderstandingData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ComplianceDocumentation DevelopmentPerformance MonitoringRoot Cause AnalysisOperational StandardsRisk ManagementAssurance ChecksHealth & Safety StandardsContractor ManagementPerformance Insight

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsConstructive ChallengingCulture BuildingSimplifying Complex RegulationsPositive Attitude

Industry Keywords

Wastewater RecyclingOperational ResultsCompliance StandardsBest PracticesPerformance Outcomes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Improve regulatory compliance across Wastewater Recycling
Develop and maintain high-quality, compliant documentation
Ensure standards, procedures and systems of work are robust, controlled and aligned with legislation
Support and challenge operational teams to meet regulatory and Health & Safety standards
Build operational teams’ understanding and capability
Monitor performance and report on compliance
Carry out assurance checks
Address risk or underperformance where needed
Lead continuous-improvement activity to reduce operational failures and embed best practice
Strengthen long-term compliance, safety, performance and regulatory outcomes across the region

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience of driving compliance and improving operational results
Strong technical knowledge within Customer Operations
Solid understanding of CDM and contractor management
Confidence influencing at all levels and challenging constructively
Ability to shape behaviours and build a strong culture of compliance
Ability to simplify complex regulations into clear, practical ways of working
Experience using data, root cause analysis and performance insight to drive continuous improvement
Positive, caring attitude and willingness to get involved

Benefits

Comp & perks

28 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy up to 5
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies
Two volunteering days per year