Job Description

The Vacancy
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Assurance and Strategic Advisor to lead the development and growth of WRc technical assurance services, in the UK and internationally with particular focus on the Middle East and European markets. The role will include international travel, especially in the Middle East working at our site in Oman.
The successful candidate will be a passionate individual with a strong track record in the water sector, with both regulatory and water utility experience.
You will be an experienced leader and knowledgeable in regulatory reporting and economic regulation, cost modelling, financial analysis and dealing with strategic planning and regulatory reporting. You will have the ability to collaborate and work with stakeholders effectively from governments, regulators, and senior managers from water utilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership

• Take a leading role in the development and maintenance of client relationships in the UK and internationally with particular focus on the Middle East and European markets.
• Provide leadership for the team within WRc, leading and contributing to a creative and compassionate community to deliver high calibre outputs.
• Demonstrate ability to successfully deliver projects to high standards, within budgets and time and with positive client feedback.
• Provide experience of managing staff directly, and take ownership of your team and functions to ensure a healthy sales pipeline is maintained, to provide continuity of work across the team.

Innovation

• Maintain a deep understanding of both the evolving business needs and potential solutions to sector challenges and how innovative approaches relate to a win-win for clients and the business
• Work with technical specialists to help develop the vision and strategy, providing thought leadership to the sectors we work in
• Recognises and exploits business opportunities in the UK and internationally

Organisation

• Assess and review project delivery to identify opportunities for improvements in performance focussing on customer satisfaction, performance consistency and reliability.
• Work closely with the technical community to ensure the appropriate platforms and systems are in place to support the community.
• Manage the recruitment process for staff in conjunction with senior team, to maintain a high calibre team that can meet the needs of the business.

Person Specification:

• A compassionate and dynamic leadership style, able to take onboard input from a range of stakeholders.
• Educated to degree level in a scientific, engineering or technical discipline
• Evidence of a growth mindset and an inquisitive and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Successful delivery of consultancy projects and services in a fast-paced consultancy environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills, and an ability to adapt communication style to effectively communicate complex message to different audiences.
• Must be able to travel internationally.

Salary and Benefits:

• Up to 380,000 based on experience
• Contributary pension scheme.
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

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About Us
Water Research Centre (WRc) is an independent centre of excellence for innovation and growth that boasts more than 90 years of delivering leading, technical research and innovation services to the global water, waste management and energy sectors. Its subsidiary business, Cognica, is a leading provider of intelligent information-management solutions and services to the construction and estate-management markets. The businesses are based in Swindon, UK.
WRc's 170 employees bring a shared purpose of discovering and delivering new and exciting solutions that enable clients to meet the challenges of the future. In addition to its wide breadth of services in water, WRc is also home to the National Centre for Environmental Toxicology, an expert team of scientists and toxicologists offering a toxicology-on-demand subscription service.
The company is renowned for its ability to address global issues, including climate change, green growth and water and sanitation services, through applied engineering excellence, highlighted through its tagline, innovation through collaboration.
WRc is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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