Bathing Water Investigation Team Lead

Southern Water

. Coordinate the Bathing Water Investigation Team's activities and investigation programme .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeChatham • United KingdomSenior💰 £45,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in coordinating investigation teams and managing complex cases within the wastewater industry, while ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. Possesses excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and data interpretation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Operational Team LeadershipData InterpretationProject ManagementHealth And Safety ComplianceWastewater Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisMap ReadingProblem SolvingProject ManagementTechnical Knowledge

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationInitiative

Certifications & Qualifications

Eligibility To Work In The UKDBS Check

Industry Keywords

Bathing Water InvestigationWastewater IndustryHealth And Safety RequirementsEnvironmental Passion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the Bathing Water Investigation Team's activities and investigation programme
Focus investigations on priority bathing water areas across the Kent coastline
Monitor progress against agreed plans and ensure activities are conducted safely and according to company policies and health and safety requirements
Facilitate regular team meetings to share business updates and best practice
Ensure health and safety policies and training requirements are followed
Provide detailed investigation updates to internal and external stakeholders
Work with Bathing Water specialists and Data Analysts to prioritise key areas
Support the Bathing Water Project Manager with insight and delivery
Notify internal stakeholders of identified issues and key milestones toward resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience of leading an operational team
Great communication skills and ability to present to groups
Ability to interpret data from an array of data sources
Competent use of systems including map reading
Ability to manage complex cases through to resolution
Ability to work effectively in a team and independently under own initiative
Practical skills and good technical knowledge of the wastewater industry
Problem solving and project management skills
Passion for the environment and wanting to make a difference
Eligibility to work in the UK
Successful completion of identity, criminal record (DBS), employment and/or education history checks, and security vetting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment
37 hours per week
Office/home/field working arrangement
Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process