Water Resource Policy & Regulation Manager
Water Resource Policy & Regulation Manager Location: Durrington, West Sussex (2 days a week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £competitive
Job Overview
The Water Resource Policy & Regulation Manager will lead the Permitting & Compliance team. The team is responsible for obtaining abstraction licenses and drought permits, assuring abstraction returns and ensuring compliance with abstraction licence conditions, investigating any breaches of licence conditions and reporting to the Environment Agency (EA) on such matters. The team also takes a lead on monitoring and reporting the water resources situation and ensuring that we are ‘application ready’ for drought interventions such as drought orders and drought permits and managing the application processes for any drought permits or orders if required.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a team (currently three) of technical abstraction policy specialists.
Engagement with EA, NE and other stakeholders regarding abstraction permits and droughts.
Working in close partnership with the EA, you will hold regular stakeholder meetings to update them of our compliance position and ensure the accuracy of the water abstraction data we share with them.
Ensure the accuracy of the water abstraction data which is submitted to the EA.
Act as an SME on regulatory framework for abstraction and drought permits.
Prepare to make drought permits and drought orders when needed as well as prepare abstraction licence applications.
About You
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build good working relationships, internally and externally.
Excellent knowledge of abstraction and drought permitting regulations.
Knowledge of Drought planning, WRMP and WINEP.
Line management experience of technical teams.
Interdisciplinary coordination across different teams within the business to secure best management of water resources.
Management of budgets, management (scoping, procurement and delivery) of studies and investigations using external consultants.
Degree in a relevant subject e.g. Ecology, Geography or the equivalent work experience.
Package This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between our Durrington office and home. We are offering a competitive salary depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including:
Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
25 days annual leave
Life assurance equal to 4x salary
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
Health Cash Plan
Full funded eye tests
Two paid volunteering days a year
Occupational health service
Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
Digital GP service
Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
Cycle to work scheme
Join our Permitting & Compliance team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers and the environment.
If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com)
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.
Interested in the role? We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.
Every Body Welcome We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.
Need flexibility in your work? Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?
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Water Resource Policy & Regulation Manager Location: Durrington, West Sussex (2 days a week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £competitive
Job Overview
The Water Resource Policy & Regulation Manager will lead the Permitting & Compliance team. The team is responsible for obtaining abstraction licenses and drought permits, assuring abstraction returns and ensuring compliance with abstraction licence conditions, investigating any breaches of licence conditions and reporting to the Environment Agency (EA) on such matters. The team also takes a lead on monitoring and reporting the water resources situation and ensuring that we are ‘application ready’ for drought interventions such as drought orders and drought permits and managing the application processes for any drought permits or orders if required.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a team (currently three) of technical abstraction policy specialists.
Engagement with EA, NE and other stakeholders regarding abstraction permits and droughts.
Working in close partnership with the EA, you will hold regular stakeholder meetings to update them of our compliance position and ensure the accuracy of the water abstraction data we share with them.
Ensure the accuracy of the water abstraction data which is submitted to the EA.
Act as an SME on regulatory framework for abstraction and drought permits.
Prepare to make drought permits and drought orders when needed as well as prepare abstraction licence applications.
About You
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build good working relationships, internally and externally.
Excellent knowledge of abstraction and drought permitting regulations.
Knowledge of Drought planning, WRMP and WINEP.
Line management experience of technical teams.
Interdisciplinary coordination across different teams within the business to secure best management of water resources.
Management of budgets, management (scoping, procurement and delivery) of studies and investigations using external consultants.
Degree in a relevant subject e.g. Ecology, Geography or the equivalent work experience.
Package This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between our Durrington office and home. We are offering a competitive salary depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including:
Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
25 days annual leave
Life assurance equal to 4x salary
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
Health Cash Plan
Full funded eye tests
Two paid volunteering days a year
Occupational health service
Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
Digital GP service
Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
Cycle to work scheme
Join our Permitting & Compliance team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers and the environment.
If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com)
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.
Interested in the role? We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.
Every Body Welcome We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.
Need flexibility in your work? Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?
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