Regulatory Project Manager (Strategy)

This role will be accountable for planning and managing the delivery of regulatory and legislative projects. Having a good awareness of the regulatory and legislative framework generally, and the ability to understand the relevant part of the framework or the law specifically to be able to articulate the purpose to others and secure a successful outcome. The Regulatory Project Manager may also take the technical lead or become the subject matter expert on activities to implement or embed new regulatory concepts.

• Create and execute project work plans, revising as necessary to meet changing requirements.
• Represents the organization with regulators, coordinates regulatory submissions, and provides regulatory analysis and support.
• Prepares high-level business cases, recognizing costs and benefits to support project sponsors.
• Produces high-quality reports on ROI, risk, business case, and implementation plans.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships.
• Manages resources in collaboration with functional managers, sponsors, and sub-contractors.
• Manages stakeholders and ensures effective communication plans are in place.
• Leads, scopes, and manages projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Promotes new ideas and drives project opportunities through collaboration with partners, contractors, and suppliers.

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.

If you've got experience as a Regulatory Project 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.

Location: Bradford / Hybrid Working with one to two working days in the office in Bradford BD6.

• Experience of managing and leading a project team with a proven track record of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
• Experience of enabling and embedding change, able to influence and drive right culture and behaviours.
• Good communication skills, able to communicate across the business and at all levels.
• Experience of leading and embedding change, able to influence and drive right culture and behaviours.
• Previous experience gained within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors.
• Project management qualifications or similar e.g. Prince2 and APM.
• Experience of compiling, assessing, interpretation and communication of data and information, including the ability to clearly present key items and risks at all levels.
• Experience of managing full life cycle projects.
• Experience of business planning, resource and budget management.
• Experience in a commercially orientated environment, in strategic leadership and / or an operational role.
• Experience of strategic thinking, establishing clear strategic direction and implementing plans to deliver.
• Knowledge of the Regulatory framework and legislation relevant to the Water Industry.

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.

• A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Development opportunities in line with the Regulatory Project Manager progression plan.
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £38,165 to £47,707.
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year).
• Retail savings scheme.
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution).