Head of Demand Reduction & Network Maintenance

Overview

Lead strategic leakage reduction and network maintenance for Yorkshire Water.

Key Responsibilities

• leakage management
• roi optimisation
• risk assurance
• data reporting
• team leadership
• stakeholder collaboration

Tasks

-Drive a culture of innovation and accountability across the full leakage cycle, ensuring visibility of processes and performance at company and regional levels. -Deliver effective return on investment for leakage enhancement programmes, optimising resource use and maximising impact. -Ensure real-time understanding and management of asset risks, providing audit and assurance to maintain compliance with company standards. -Lead the development and delivery of a strategic leakage programme that ensures safe, reliable performance and continuous improvement. -Contribute to the Water Service Delivery Leadership Team, influencing strategic decisions and supporting business plan performance. -Champion data-driven decision making, ensuring accurate measurement, reporting, and interpretation of leakage performance commitments. -Build and lead a high-performing, engaged team focused on reducing water loss, improving customer outcomes, and enhancing network reliability. -Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver operational improvements and align on business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• leadership
• asset management
• ofwat
• strategic planning
• budget management
• degree

What You Bring

If you’ve got experience as an Head of Demand Reduction & Network Maintenance 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. -Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets. -Solid understanding of asset management principles and regulatory frameworks, including Ofwat, DWI, and EA. -Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and take a holistic view of risk and performance. -Proven experience in operational and/or strategic leadership within a commercially orientated or regulated environment. -Strong background in the water, wastewater, or related infrastructure sectors, with deep industry knowledge. -Skilled in strategic planning, resource allocation, and budget management to support business objectives. -Expertise in leading change initiatives, influencing culture, and embedding continuous improvement across teams. -Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience, with high standards of integrity and professional ethics.

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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! All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. 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. -We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience up to £120,000 -Car Allowance -Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! -Retail savings scheme -Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) -Private health care (Self and partner, if applicable) -Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary -Executive bonus plan -25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! -A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.

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Security Clearance

-basic disclosure check via a third‑party company -potential counter terrorist check or security check clearance -completion of a medical questionnaire (and further medicals if required)