Job Description

Join Thames Water as a Business Manager within our Wastewater & Bioresources Operations Team, where you'll play a key role in driving strategic priorities and supporting decision-making at the highest level.



In this dynamic and high-profile position, you'll act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Wastewater & Bioresources Director, helping to shape and deliver initiatives that have a real impact across the business.



This is a unique opportunity to influence direction, foster collaboration, and ensure the leadership team is focused on what matters most.



This pivotal role will provide leadership, oversight, and coordination across key initiatives, ensuring that the Wastewater & Bioresources Director's time and focus are directed towards the highest-value opportunities.



You will be highly proactive, resourceful, and adaptable. With the ability to show resilience and act with sound judgement and emotional intelligence.

What will you be doing as the Wastewater & Bio Resources Business Manager

Strategic Partnership

: Provide insight, counsel, and support to the Director on critical business decisions and priorities.

Leadership Coordination

: Align and coordinate across the Wastewater & Bioresources leadership team, acting as a central point of contact for senior stakeholders.

Project Oversight

: Lead the planning and execution of strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Governance & Meetings:

Facilitate leadership and governance forums, setting agendas, driving accountability, and tracking actions.

Insight & Influence:

Deliver high-quality analysis, reports, and briefings to support decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Build strong relationships internally and externally, occasionally representing the Director at key engagements.

Team Support:

Provide operational and strategic support to the leadership team, promoting a culture of performance and collaboration.

Working hours

are 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Base location

will be Clearwater Court in Reading, Berkshire, but flexibility will be required as travel across the Thames Water estate will be essential and frequent.

What should you bring to the role?

The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role are:

Be a strategic thinker with proven experience in a senior advisory or leadership role (e.g. management consulting, strategy, operations, or senior executive support). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels. Be collaborative and approachable, with a natural ability to build trust and credibility Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities. Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. Proven track record of managing complex projects and delivering results. Valid UK driver's licence and use of a car for business purposes.

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have:

Experience within the Water Sector Familiarity with governance, compliance, and board-level reporting. Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) desirable but not essential.

As part of your application, please include a covering letter outlining your reasons for applying for this role.

What's in it for you?

Offering a salary between 55,000 & 75,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Car Allowance. Annual Bonus. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Private Medical Health Care. Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid. Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay! 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 Wate

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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.