Programme Management Officer (PMO) at Southern Water in Worthing, England, United Kingdom | GBP40,000-45,000 | Kablio
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Programme Management Officer (PMO)
Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Support procurement & commercial programmes, manage logs, reporting, stakeholder coordination.
1 months ago ago
£40,000 - £45,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Worthing, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,092 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Services
Wastewater Services
Sewage Treatment
Water Treatment
Infrastructure Maintenance
Leak Detection
Customer Support
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Water Resources
Wastewater Networks
Sewer Services
Water Treatment
Water Filtration
Drinking Water Systems
Water Purification
Residential Water Services
+4 more
Role
Description
portfolio reporting
programme support
stakeholder liaison
meeting coordination
continuous improvement
raid management
Consolidate reporting to portfolio level, enabling a functional-wide view of progress
Provide programme support across delivery workstreams, ensuring plans, milestones, and reporting are maintained
Act as the central interface between Procurement, Commercial, Corporate Transformation, Digital, and Finance teams
Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and capture minutes to keep everyone aligned
Analyse lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across programme delivery
Own and manage RAID logs, change logs, and programme health checks
Requirements
ms office
agile
six sigma
pmo
stakeholder
pmp
Skilled in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); MS Project or Planner is a plus
Agile, SAFE, Scrum, Lean, Six Sigma, ADKAR change management experience
Comfortable working across any project size or sector—water industry or procurement knowledge is a bonus, not a must
Experience in PMO or programme/project support roles
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Strong grasp of programme methodologies (APM, PMP, Prince2, MSP, PMO)
Benefits
Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
Full funded eye tests
Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
Life assurance equal to 4x salary
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
25 days annual leave
Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
Health Cash Plan
Two paid volunteering days a year
Occupational health service
Digital GP service
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
2.25 million
Customers Served
Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.
0.5 GL
Drinking Water Pumped
Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.
£72m loss
Operating Loss
Experienced a £72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.
Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.
Culture + Values
“Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
“Collaborating with community partners”
“Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
“Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”
Environment + Sustainability
24% by 2025
Renewable Energy Target
Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.
75% by 2035
Storm Overflow Compliance
Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.
£7.8B Capital Plan
Environmental Investments
£7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.
Three‑Star EPA
Environment Agency Rating
Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.
On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
Investing £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.
Inclusion & Diversity
No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found
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