Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Compliance Manager to join Thames Water on a permanent basis.



This role will lead a team of wastewater process and regulatory specialists to ensure holistic compliance across London's wastewater assets, including 3 of the UK's largest sewage treatment works. Spearheading initiatives in pollution reduction, regulatory alignment, and technical excellence.



This role will involve working closely with Regional and Area Operations Managers to develop and deploy technical resources to both "drive" and "govern" the wastewater treatment process, such that regulatory compliance and efficiency targets are delivered. As well as ensuring that compliance-based risks are ranked and implemented in line with funding needs and with a view to aiding elimination of waste.


Base location: London (covering both North and South) Working pattern: 36 hours per week (Mon-Fri), plus the inclusion onto a standby rota, for which you will receive additional payment. Full UK driving licence required.

What you'll be doing as a Regional Compliance Manager:

To work with other teams within our business to develop and implement new initiatives to improve compliance across Wastewater. Ensure the area teams drive performance to deliver a sustainable performance of Zero Failing STWs, and reduced pollutions in line with target. Set strategic aims for the area teams to implement and deliver to ensure Zero failing works. Develop, Trial, and roll out new initiatives across the business to improve and maintain compliance in Wastewater. Direct the resources of area process teams to deliver sustainable opex savings thereby increasing operational efficiency. Ensure compliance risks are raised and progressed with an understanding of the funding priorities of the business. Responsible for the Health and Safety of team members. Ensure team practices and procedures are aligned with Thames Water's Health and Safety Policy. Ensure team's work is prioritised to business demands. Develop and maintain professional scientific practices. Work to standardised reporting formats across the Process Performance team. Ensure team's operational tasks are tracked and Projects are managed. Manage Operational Management clients and other internal and, if necessary, external stakeholder relationships.

What you should bring to the role?

Degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline is desirable. Previous experience working with wastewater treatment processes. A sound understanding of Wastewater Treatment process theory. Line management experience highly desirable. Maturity to work across departmental boundaries. Experience in coaching and/or training of staff at all levels. Previous experience with MS Office applications. Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to lone work on an STW or SPS site.

What's in it for you?

Offering a Salary up to 60,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays). Company Car Allowance provided. Pension: Maximum of 12% = 2x employee contribution. Performance Related Pay Plan (PRPP): Max (of salary) = 10%. On Target (of salary) = 5%. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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Who are we?

We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

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purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.



Whether you're interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we're looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.



So, if you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.



Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.



Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we're here to help and support.



When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.