Head of Operational Strategy and Improvement
Apply locations: Peterborough, Huntingdon, Cambridge, Colchester, Northampton Time type: Full time Posted on: 5 Days Ago Time left to apply: End Date: January 3, 2025 (9 days left to apply) Job requisition id: R28824 Circa £110k Depending on relevant skills and experience + Car Allowance You will be based within the Anglian Water region Full-time, Permanent, 37 hours per week Are you looking to shape the future of water recycling operations and make a real impact on our rivers, communities, and natural resources? Join us as a senior leader, reporting to the Director of Water Recycling, who will transform and drive the charge in revolutionising how we manage and invest in our sewerage and surface water infrastructure within our Water Recycling business! This is your chance to deliver meaningful change, set priorities that matter, and shape the strategies that protect and safeguard our environment and customers for generations to come. Your role We have a huge opportunity to think differently about how we manage our water recycling assets from a ‘catchment’ perspective, solving multiple opportunities through operational and investment strategies across short, medium, and long term timescales. This role will have full accountability for the short-term activity (0-5 years) and will have a large influence on the medium to long term plans. This pivotal role will lead complex and large scale change. The strategies and plans that will be developed through this role will set out to transform how our operational and supporting teams work day to day practices via organisational process, system and investment transformations. The role will pull on the full capabilities of the Anglian Water organisation and beyond. Why Join Us? At Anglian Water, we believe in caring for every drop – from the water we protect to the people we support. We’re not just about managing water; we’re about making a lasting impact on the environment and our communities. This role offers you the opportunity to lead in a way that reflects our values of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability. Benefits You’ll Enjoy 30 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Double Matched Pension Scheme
– We invest in your future, doubling contributions up to 6%.
Private Healthcare
– Your well-being matters to us.
Family-Focused Policies
– Inclusive maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave that supports you through all stages of family life.
Join Us in Building a Sustainable Future Step into a role that’s about more than just work – it’s about creating a legacy for our future generations. As Head of Operational Strategy and Improvement: You will have the opportunity to make a real difference and deliver transformative change and create a purpose-led environment which will shape the future of our water recycling processes to protect our rivers, communities, and natural resources. You will lead initiatives that help Anglian Water set the bar high for compliance, pollution management, and sustainable practices, embodying our mission to safeguard resources for the benefit of our region. Your Role In this pivotal position that will help shape our future, you will: Oversee a new Water Recycling function to meet existing and new regulatory obligations, ensuring we create both immediate and long-term value for our environment and our communities.
Deliver a transformational change in how we systematically set our region up for success and lead the organisational change required to head towards a strategy of zero untreated escapes in the long term.
Guide investment and operational approaches to balance current performance with future sustainability, influencing senior stakeholders and partners.
What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a transformational leader who shares our passion for making a difference and can inspire others to do the same. You’ll bring: Experience as a senior leader having delivered business transformation; experience of doing so in an operational or regulatory environment is beneficial, but not essential.
Clear experience of leading and influencing key stakeholders to ensure effective decision-making.
Effective collaboration skills, as the success of this role is predicated on the ability to deliver change through cross-functional teams and industry groups. Strategic Vision – proven experience of designing and implementing forward-thinking strategies is a must. You’ll be required to achieve this in line with regulatory expectations, embedding a culture of teamwork, innovation, and environmental responsibility on the journey.
Why Anglian Water? Anglian Water is a place where your work has purpose. Our culture emphasizes flexibility, support, and sustainability, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in your career and our communities. We value innovation, integrity, and a commitment to our people and the planet. Supportive Work Environment
– Flexibility and work-life balance are central to our approach.
Security for Your Future
– With a pension scheme that’s double-matched up to 6%.
Comprehensive Benefits
– Including private healthcare, life assurance, personal accident cover, and a bonus scheme.
Be Part of Our Commitment to Protecting Every Drop Anglian Water is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, embrace inclusion, and are committed to building a workplace that empowers every individual to make an impact. Join us for a career where your contributions are valued and where you can make a real difference in water sustainability. Closing Date:
01/01/2025 #LoveEveryDrop About Us
We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we’ll support you throughout your application and make any adjustments to ensure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment. To apply, you’ll need your up-to-date CV; we also recommend uploading a cover letter – tell us what has made you apply and what skills you can bring to the position. We will be in touch after your application has been reviewed, following the closing date. If you are offered a job with us, you’ll be subject to the relevant employment checks for your role, which could include references, driving licence check, DBS Check as well as your right to work in the UK. Become a part of Anglian Water’s future and join us on our journey as we live through our values to build trust, do the right thing, and are always exploring, to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region.
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Apply locations: Peterborough, Huntingdon, Cambridge, Colchester, Northampton Time type: Full time Posted on: 5 Days Ago Time left to apply: End Date: January 3, 2025 (9 days left to apply) Job requisition id: R28824 Circa £110k Depending on relevant skills and experience + Car Allowance You will be based within the Anglian Water region Full-time, Permanent, 37 hours per week Are you looking to shape the future of water recycling operations and make a real impact on our rivers, communities, and natural resources? Join us as a senior leader, reporting to the Director of Water Recycling, who will transform and drive the charge in revolutionising how we manage and invest in our sewerage and surface water infrastructure within our Water Recycling business! This is your chance to deliver meaningful change, set priorities that matter, and shape the strategies that protect and safeguard our environment and customers for generations to come. Your role We have a huge opportunity to think differently about how we manage our water recycling assets from a ‘catchment’ perspective, solving multiple opportunities through operational and investment strategies across short, medium, and long term timescales. This role will have full accountability for the short-term activity (0-5 years) and will have a large influence on the medium to long term plans. This pivotal role will lead complex and large scale change. The strategies and plans that will be developed through this role will set out to transform how our operational and supporting teams work day to day practices via organisational process, system and investment transformations. The role will pull on the full capabilities of the Anglian Water organisation and beyond. Why Join Us? At Anglian Water, we believe in caring for every drop – from the water we protect to the people we support. We’re not just about managing water; we’re about making a lasting impact on the environment and our communities. This role offers you the opportunity to lead in a way that reflects our values of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability. Benefits You’ll Enjoy 30 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Double Matched Pension Scheme
– We invest in your future, doubling contributions up to 6%.
Private Healthcare
– Your well-being matters to us.
Family-Focused Policies
– Inclusive maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave that supports you through all stages of family life.
Join Us in Building a Sustainable Future Step into a role that’s about more than just work – it’s about creating a legacy for our future generations. As Head of Operational Strategy and Improvement: You will have the opportunity to make a real difference and deliver transformative change and create a purpose-led environment which will shape the future of our water recycling processes to protect our rivers, communities, and natural resources. You will lead initiatives that help Anglian Water set the bar high for compliance, pollution management, and sustainable practices, embodying our mission to safeguard resources for the benefit of our region. Your Role In this pivotal position that will help shape our future, you will: Oversee a new Water Recycling function to meet existing and new regulatory obligations, ensuring we create both immediate and long-term value for our environment and our communities.
Deliver a transformational change in how we systematically set our region up for success and lead the organisational change required to head towards a strategy of zero untreated escapes in the long term.
Guide investment and operational approaches to balance current performance with future sustainability, influencing senior stakeholders and partners.
What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a transformational leader who shares our passion for making a difference and can inspire others to do the same. You’ll bring: Experience as a senior leader having delivered business transformation; experience of doing so in an operational or regulatory environment is beneficial, but not essential.
Clear experience of leading and influencing key stakeholders to ensure effective decision-making.
Effective collaboration skills, as the success of this role is predicated on the ability to deliver change through cross-functional teams and industry groups. Strategic Vision – proven experience of designing and implementing forward-thinking strategies is a must. You’ll be required to achieve this in line with regulatory expectations, embedding a culture of teamwork, innovation, and environmental responsibility on the journey.
Why Anglian Water? Anglian Water is a place where your work has purpose. Our culture emphasizes flexibility, support, and sustainability, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in your career and our communities. We value innovation, integrity, and a commitment to our people and the planet. Supportive Work Environment
– Flexibility and work-life balance are central to our approach.
Security for Your Future
– With a pension scheme that’s double-matched up to 6%.
Comprehensive Benefits
– Including private healthcare, life assurance, personal accident cover, and a bonus scheme.
Be Part of Our Commitment to Protecting Every Drop Anglian Water is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, embrace inclusion, and are committed to building a workplace that empowers every individual to make an impact. Join us for a career where your contributions are valued and where you can make a real difference in water sustainability. Closing Date:
01/01/2025 #LoveEveryDrop About Us
We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we’ll support you throughout your application and make any adjustments to ensure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment. To apply, you’ll need your up-to-date CV; we also recommend uploading a cover letter – tell us what has made you apply and what skills you can bring to the position. We will be in touch after your application has been reviewed, following the closing date. If you are offered a job with us, you’ll be subject to the relevant employment checks for your role, which could include references, driving licence check, DBS Check as well as your right to work in the UK. Become a part of Anglian Water’s future and join us on our journey as we live through our values to build trust, do the right thing, and are always exploring, to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region.
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