Overview
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. This role is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that influences some of Yorkshire Water’s most important long-term investment and environmental decisions, helping to shape a resilient and sustainable future for Yorkshire’s water resources.
As our Water Resources Sustainability Manager, you will:
- Lead Yorkshire Water’s water resources sustainability programme, shaping long-term plans that support resilience, environmental improvement and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee the delivery of Environmental Destination, WINEP and wider environmental programmes, ensuring outputs are delivered to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
- Develop the evidence base that informs Water Resources Management Plans, Drought Plans, regional planning and future investment decisions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, environmental NGOs, regional partners and internal stakeholders to drive alignment and successful outcomes.
- Forecast environmental risks and opportunities, ensuring sustainable solutions are identified and translated into practical delivery plans.
- Work across Water Resources, Asset Management, Operations and Strategy teams to balance environmental, customer, operational and affordability considerations.
- Provide leadership to a small team of specialists, creating a collaborative, high-performing and safety-focused environment.
- Represent Yorkshire Water externally, influencing industry thinking, shaping future regulatory approaches and promoting sustainable water resource management across the sector.
What skills & qualifications you will need:
- Degree qualified in an environmental, engineering, scientific or related discipline, with professional membership desirable.
- Experience within the water, environmental, infrastructure or consultancy sectors, including working in a regulated environment.
- Strong understanding of environmental management, water resources planning, sustainability and long-term resilience.
- Experience shaping strategy, managing portfolios and making decisions in the face of uncertainty and risk.
- Proven ability to influence regulators, stakeholders and partners, building effective relationships at regional and national level.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and advocacy skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues and gain buy-in.
- Experience leading, developing and coaching teams, whilst working collaboratively across multidisciplinary functions.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
If you’ve got experience in in these areas and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!
