Water Production Strategy Lead

This is a strategic role that will contribute to long-term resilience in water delivery by developing policies and strategies for water treatment and transmission that align with Yorkshire Water’s business goals. Particular focus will be given to drinking water quality and the integration of DPC and SRO schemes into existing operations. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across departments and with other water companies to ensure that future investments support both operational needs and regulatory expectations, while maintaining a forward-looking approach to water quality, quantity, and sustainability.

The Water Asset Planning Team is responsible for managing risk and shaping capital investment across raw water collection, storage, transmission, and treatment. This role plays a key part in ensuring Yorkshire Water invests in the right assets to deliver the required quantity and quality of water. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will help define investment strategies and meet regulatory requirements. With a strong focus on future planning, the role will support the development of strategy in AMP 8 and prepare for delivery in AMP 9, including tracking and reporting scheme progress to regulators and setting clear objectives for the future.

• Work closely with Water Quality, Asset Planning and Water Production teams to create defined, long-term improvement plans for Unplanned Outage (UPO) and Compliance Risk Index (Cri).
• Support and contribute where necessary to the successful delivery of AMP8 DWI WQ schemes.
• Contribute to the development of robust investment plans for Water Production for PR29, with a focus on specifying the WQ submission for AMP9.
• Collect and analyse operational data to inform strategy and policy decision making for a 10-25 year horizon.
• Support and liaise where necessary with non-infra Asset Planning sponsors on the development of strategic business cases
• Build business cases (costed and appropriately resourced) to implement new policy and strategy across the Water Production business area.
• Represent Asset Planning on DPC and SRO Schemes, contributing where necessary and appropriately to the successful implementation of these major projects.
• Work with other teams across the Business to define Water Production policy and strategy.
• Liaise with other water company strategy leads, supply chain and consultancies to shape best practice in water treatment in YW.

If you’ve got experience as a Water Production Strategy Lead 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.

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.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DWI and WRMP, and their integration into strategic planning.
• Understanding of CRI and potential improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to align strategic goals with AMP cycles (AMP 8, AMP 9) and PR29 definition.
• Degree (or equivalent) level qualification and/or relevant equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in water treatment, resilience planning, and asset management.
• Strong data collation and analysis skills including demonstration of WLC, cost-benefit analysis and Asset Management lifecycles.

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.

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!

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

Location: Hybrid Working (2-3 days office a week – Bradford/or alternative YW base)

• Development opportunities in line with the Water Production Strategy Lead progression plan
• Retail savings scheme
• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £46,479 - £58,099
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• 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.
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Company Car Benefit