Environmental Liaison Officer

In this role, you’ll be the vital link between operations and the regulator-providing expert support during and after compliance inspections, helping to drive improvements, and building trust through credible, timely actions.

Your work will play a key part in ensuring we not only meet regulatory requirements but also continue to raise the bar on environmental performance and compliance.

• Support & facilitate EA County relationships and meetings with operational teams.
• To support operations with the increased number or compliance assessments seen and are anticipated in the future.
• To act as a supportive challenge to operations ahead of any inspections.
• To proactively drive site standards conversations.
• To analyse themes highlighted during Compliance Inspections.
• To undertake proactive site audits
• To support operations in the resolution of actions which may be recorded as part of Compliance Inspections.
• To undertake ad-hoc audits of operational sites.

We’re looking for proactive and collaborative professionals to strengthen our relationship with the Environment Agency and support our operational teams across both Network and Process.

• Proven strong leadership skills
• Detailed knowledge of the regulations covering environmental permitting
• A proven track record of achieving goals, objectives and key performance measures.
• Extensive problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, develop and drive solutions to a wide range of problems whilst knowing when to escalate or seek support from others
• Able to demonstrate a high level of understanding and knowledge of the regulatory and legislative framework surrounding the water industry.
• Ability to use main Microsoft office tools and corporate systems, (iComply, OMS, and JIRA)
• Full driving license is essential, as site visits form a key part of the role.
• Excellent proven analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrable networking skills and experience of external business interactions

A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Mental health first aiders
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Wealth at Work courses
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Deals and discounts
• Salary Finance
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions