Water Quality Strategy Manager

Description

• Lead the development of a Source to Tap Water Quality Risk framework, translating risks into prioritised investment options.
• Collaborate across teams and with regulators to align strategies, optimise interventions, and influence national water quality standards.
• Lead the development of DWI enhancement cases and author the PR29 submission for CRI and DWC improvements.
• Develop and implement a long-term Source to Tap strategy to improve CRI and DWC performance.
• Create a multi-AMP roadmap of investments and interventions to minimise water quality risks.
• Drive tactical and strategic solutions to reduce water quality risks, integrating new operational strategies into business-as-usual.
• Establish and mature policies, procedures, and asset standards that underpin water quality improvements.
• Conduct system-wide assessments to identify compliance gaps and define investment needs.

Requirements

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

Location: Buttershaw (until Summer 2026), Leeds or Sheffield (remote working option, but with physical presence in Yorkshire at least 2 days a week)

If you’ve got experience as a Water Quality Strategy Manager 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.

• An established and strong external network of WQ, stakeholder and Regulatory relationships.
• Previous experience gained within the water or waste water sectors or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors.
• Ability to create structured analytical approaches to assets, systems and data and translate into actionable insight
• Management experience with a track record of delivering complex, multi-faceted outcomes, collaborating and influencing at multiple levels.
• Knowledge and understanding of asset management principles and investment processes.
• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in an operational and / or strategic leadership role in a commercially orientated and / or regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DWI and WRMP, and their integration into strategic planning.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills to engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Technical expertise in raw water systems, treatment processes, disinfection technologies and treated water storage and distribution.
• Experience in water strategy development, asset management, and problem solving
• Understanding of CRI improvement methodologies and ability to address emerging water quality risk
• Proven ability to align deliver strategic goals within defined AMP cycles (AMP 8, AMP 9) and PR29 definition.

Benefits

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!

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, up to £62,000
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary)
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• Private health care (self only)
• Car Allowance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance