Bathing Water Partnership Manager

Southern Water

. Deliver a programme of partnership delivery, engagement and action around the Bathing Water Improvements Plan .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £55,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong knowledge of bathing water regulations and excellent relationship management skills to effectively engage with local authorities and stakeholders. Proven ability to influence and collaborate to drive project outcomes while managing stakeholder engagement under pressure.

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Bathing Water RegulationsRelationship ManagementStakeholder EngagementInfluencing SkillsMedia Communication

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Soft Skills

CollaborationPersuasionCommunication

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Criminal Record Check (DBS)Verification of Employment and/or Education History

Industry Keywords

Local AuthoritiesPartnership DeliveryCommunity EngagementStrategic PlanningStakeholder Talks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver a programme of partnership delivery, engagement and action around the Bathing Water Improvements Plan
Arrange and lead steering group meetings, community-based meetings, customer events, and stakeholder talks
Provide insight into council scrutiny meetings
Identify and pursue opportunities to co-deliver projects with partners sharing priorities
Develop strategic partnership and engagement plans for key stakeholders
Work with colleagues across the business to align plans with company strategy and make best use of existing relationships
Highlight areas for improvement and communicate plans appropriately across the business
Manage reactive stakeholder engagement and bathing water improvement plans at bathing water sites
Provide progress updates to senior internal and external stakeholders
Establish partnerships with local councils, regulators, community groups, and customers to improve bathing water quality
Influence and lead action through genuine and open communication

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of bathing water regulations/considerations
Excellent understanding of Local Authorities, preferably gained through working with such organisations
Excellent relationship management skills with colleagues at all levels and external stakeholders
Confidence/experience speaking to the media is preferred
Ability to work under pressure to tight fixed deadlines on high-profile issues
Strong influencing and persuasion skills
Ability to engage, influence and collaborate with stakeholders to drive outputs
Evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK
Criminal record check (DBS)
Verification of employment and/or education history for the past three years
Successful completion of pre-employment checks and security vetting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent contract
37 hours per week
Hybrid/flexible working
Opportunity to contribute to environmental protection, water quality improvement, and a £7.8bn planned investment programme
Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process