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Summary: This is an exciting opportunity to shape how South East Water champions environmental excellence. As a cornerstone of our regulatory compliance, you will focus on the technical performance and water quality of treatment processes across our Water Treatment Works. Based within the Water Resources department, you will lead the technical heart of the environmental permitting process, acting as the essential bridge between real-world operations and our regulatory commitments. Success in this role thrives on collaboration, requiring you to work hand-in-hand with our Assets and Operations teams while building strong, professional relationships with external regulators. If you prefer the field to a desk, this role offers the perfect balance. You will spend time on-site to gain a first-hand understanding of discharge compliance and Trade Effluent Run to Waste activities as they happen. As our primary technical validator, you will provide the internal expertise needed to challenge assumptions and develop innovative treatment solutions, reducing our reliance on outside consultants. Beyond the day-to-day, your technical insights will guide our long-term strategic planning, helping us navigate emerging water quality challenges like Nitrates and PFAS to safeguard our operational future and the environment we serve. Main responsibilities: Lead the delivery of the technical assessments required for environmental permit applications, ensuring that the underlying science and engineering of water discharge activities are robust and compliant. Conduct regular site visits and inspections at WTWs to gain an in-depth, real-time understanding of discharge performance and ensure treatment solutions work effectively in practice. Provide technical expertise and quantification of risks regarding long-term water quality challenges (e.g., PFAS, Nitrates) to inform the WRMP strategic planning process. Offer expert advice to Assets, Engineering, and Operational teams to validate information provided by other departments and propose alternative treatment solutions where necessary. Coach and mentor junior team members to raise collective technical capability, specifically focusing on the technical data and analysis required to progress environmental permit applications. Act as the primary interface with operational colleagues to ensure regulatory discharge requirements are practical and understood at the site level. Lead technical negotiations with the Environment Agency and other external stakeholders on complex applications or compliance challenges to achieve operationally feasible outcomes. Review all technical documentation associated with permit submissions against Environmental Permitting Regulations to ensure absolute quality and regulatory compliance. Oversee the transition of permit administration to supporting staff, while retaining accountability for the technical integrity of every application. Manage technical input for escalated regulatory investigations or enforcement actions to mitigate reputational damage and restore compliance quickly. Develop new ways of working for the permitting function that drive efficiency and improve the company's overall environmental performance.You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Degree in a relevant science or engineering subject. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify solutions and critically validate technical information provided by other teams. Ability to amend communication style depending on your audience. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. The ability to negotiate effectively with both internal stakeholders and external regulators, such as the Environment Agency. A natural ability to coach and mentor team members, supporting their technical development and career progression. A strong understanding of how various water treatment solutions work. Operational knowledge and experience of the water industry's regulatory framework, environmental legislation and policies. Experience in quantifying the consequences of long-term water quality challenges, such as Nitrates and PFAS, particularly regarding their impact on strategic planning (WRMP). Proven experience in a field-based or mobile role, with a focus on visiting and inspecting discharge activities at Water Treatment Works (WTWs). Proven experience in applying for environmental permits. Water industry experience desirableGrow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: up to £45,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)

Summary: Are you a natural storyteller who can turn complex engineering plans into engaging community conversations? Do you want to play a vital role in protecting the reputation of a company that provides one of life's most essential resources? If you're looking for a role where your work has a tangible impact on the world around you, this is it. As our Engineering Comms Officer, you'll be the bridge between our major infrastructure projects and the communities we serve. Whether you are looking for a role with a real sense of purpose, or ready to take on challenging, high-profile projects, we offer an environment where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is supported. You'll spend your days crafting bespoke campaigns, managing events, and navigating the fast-paced world of media relations. It's a role that requires you to be agile, as you will be pivoting between multiple projects with competing needs while ensuring our customers and stakeholders are kept informed and inspired. Based in Snodland, you'll be part of a team that values fresh ideas and provides the autonomy to see them through. Main responsibilities: Targeted Campaigning: Develop a deep understanding of our communities and identify key stakeholders to create campaigns that reach broad audiences with the right message. Content Creation: Draft high-quality materials including briefing notes, press releases, website copy, and social media content like videos. Event Management: Organise and attend both in-person and virtual community events that "open our audiences' eyes to water." Media Relations: Identify opportunities for positive coverage, manage media interviews, and brief spokespeople confidently. Crisis Management: Join our out-of-hours standby rota (approximately one week in four) to help manage communications during emergencies. Simplifying Complexity: Take technical, complex engineering information and turn it into easy-to-understand materials for the public. Stakeholder Liaison: Work closely with designers, photographers, and contractors to bring your PR materials and events to life.You'll need: Experience / Skills / Qualifications Education: A degree-level qualification in a communication or PR-related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Professional Background: Solid experience in journalism (TV, radio, or print) or public relations/communications (either agency or in-house). Technical Skills: Strong skills in strategic planning, copywriting, media relations, and crisis communications management. Media Confidence: Essential experience and knowledge of the press, with the ability to deal confidently with media and stakeholders. Flexibility: A full driving licence and the willingness to participate in a standby rota. Adaptability: The ability to handle multiple projects at once and remain calm under pressure.Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: up to £36,000 p.a. plus car allowance of £6492 p.a

Summary: Are you a proactive project manager with a knack for compliance, risk mitigation, and team leadership? South East Water is seeking a hands-on SEMD (Security and Emergency Measures Direction) Lead to ensure our operations meet vital regulatory standards under the Water Industry Act. Whether you bring deep expertise in Security and Emergency, and ideally within the water sector or offer exceptional project management skills from another regulated industry, this high-visibility role places you at the heart of our operational resilience. Key Responsibilities & Ownership: You will serve as the strategic connector across South East Water, ensuring SEMD guidance is seamlessly understood and embedded in daily operations, while driving two critical workstreams: SEMD RAG Assessment 'Go Green Plan': Act as Lead Project Manager to drive milestones and maintain momentum across departments. Produce monthly performance and progress reports for the SEMD Steering Group and Regulatory Steering Groups. Deliver comprehensive quarterly updates directly to the Executive team. SEMD Legal Instruments Delivery: Manage and deliver required legal instruments, ensuring strict adherence to internal and external reporting deadlines. Proactively identify milestone risks, devise mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions. Oversee and mentor a small, dedicated team, providing direct, hands-on support to execute daily objectives. What We Are Looking For Proven Leadership & Project Management: Demonstrated ability to track complex milestones, manage risk, and deliver executive-level reporting. Collaborative Mindset: Strong cross-departmental communication skills to educate, align, and gain buy-in on regulatory compliance. Hands-On Team Manager: Readiness to dive into detail while leading and developing a small specialist team. Industry & Security Experience (Preferred): Prior experience in emergency response, resilience, or the water industry is an advantage, but transferable experience in compliance-heavy or utility sectors is highly valued. Main responsibilities: Own the South East Water annual SEMD RAG assessment: This role will be responsible for coordinating and submitting our annual SEMD RAG assessment. This role will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the annual SEMD RAG assessment is reflective of our business, providing guidance, support and clarity. This role will ensure the annual SEMD RAG assessment is managed and used as working document, rather than an annual health check. Driving continuous improvement and compliance with the regulations.Own the South East Water 'SEMD go green plan': This role will be responsible for developing our SEMD 'go green plan' after each annual SEMD RAG assessment submission. This role will be responsible for reviewing the 'go green plan' regularly, ensuring it continues to meet the requirements of South East Water, within the SEMD guidance. This role will work closely with internal stakeholders to identify clear and measurable actions that sit within our 'go green plan'. This role will support internal stakeholders to deliver actions within our 'go green plan' by providing expert guidance and support. This role will provide regular reporting on our 'go green plan' which will be shared both internally and externally.Internal and external stakeholder management: This role will be responsible for raising the profile of SEMD within South East Water. With a combination of regular, informative updates, and using their expertise to bring the topic to life. This role will be responsible for liaising with the Drinking Water Inspectorate on issues relating specifically to SEMD.Horizon scanning: This role will be responsible for identifying potential legislation changes and assessing the impact to South East Water to help shape our long term strategy. This role will be required to sit on industry specific working groups, helping to identify external threats and issues facing other companies and ensuring South East Water have an appropriate and proactive approach to mitigate.Team Leadership and Delivery Directly manage and develop a team of three reports, overseeing performance and professional growth. Coordinate staff and build resource plans to ensure project milestones within our SEMD legal instruments are met efficiently. Act as the final 'quality controller' for all team outputs, ensuring work meets industry and company standards.Own delivery of our SEMD legal instrument: This role will be responsible for project managing the activities within our SEMD legal instrument. This role will be responsible for reporting progressing against milestones within our SEMD legal instrument, both internally and externally. This role will be responsible for identifying and managing project risks within our SEMD legal instrument.Skills / Qualifications / Experience (Essential) Good standard of secondary education and able to demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and literacy skills. A formal qualification in security and or emergency planning would be advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and build strong working relationships. Highly organised, methodical and adept at managing time effectively. Demonstrate thoroughness and a strong attention to detail. A curious and innovative thinker who is comfortable constructively challenging the status quo. Able to simplify complex topics and issues to engage with a wider range of internal and external stakeholders. Proven ability to plan effectively and deliver against deadlines, even when facing significant obstacles. Managed projects from initial discovery and scoping through to execution and post-launch evaluation. Proven track record in managing teams, projects, or large-scale programmes. Proficiency as a technical author, capable of creating structured business templates and procedural documentation. Demonstrable experience working on projects or initiatives relating to SEMD and a clear understanding of the requirements.Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: Upto £60,000

Summary: This key role will play a critical part in bringing technical, long-term water supply-demand strategies to life for the public and our stakeholders. Working closely with the Water Resources team, you will be responsible for the statutory consultation surrounding two of our key statutory plans - the Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan. You'll use your engagement skills to transform complex technical information into accessible, transparent, and engaging information for stakeholders, customers, and the media through various different channels. Main responsibilities: Creating and implementing an integrated communications strategy to support delivery of the Drought Plan and Water Resources Management Plan objectives and their input into the Business Plan process. Translating technical information into engaging content for internal and external audiences. Produce Non-Technical summaries required for consultations. Devising and delivering statutory public consultations. Devising, managing and evaluating a programme of events for customers and stakeholders, promotional media, press activity and other communications. Be responsible for organising and attending any workshops, community briefings, presentations, meetings and events in and out of normal office hours to assist with the successful delivery of the communication aspects of both plans. Developing high quality communications collateral including, but not limited to, briefings, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials and social media content. Working with internal stakeholders to agree priorities, key messages and the annual programme of events, meetings and other communications activities. Representing the business and working alongside our partners at Water Resources South East to support regional water resources and drought planning and engagement. Manage a range of suppliers and external parties to deliver the communications and events programme and statutory consultations, such as graphic designers, photographers, videographers and communications agencies. Brief media spokespeople ahead of radio and TV interviews. Answer and respond to media calls during office hours, escalating where appropriate. Help identify, write press releases and manage news stories for South East Water. Update the South East Water website and social media content in particular when promoting news stories or during emergency incidents. Participate in the Communications out-of-hours service on a shared rota basis responding to media enquiries and assisting the management of crisis communications.You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Degree-level qualification in a Communications, PR discipline and/or at least three years' relevant experience. A background in an environmental science discipline would be advantageous. Full driving licence. Be adept at pivoting between multiple projects, sometimes with competing needs, to produce appropriate and high-quality communications outputs to deadline. Have a keen eye for detail and competent at drafting accurate customer and stakeholder communications materials required for a project or event, including, but not limited to; developing, managing and evaluating statutory consultations, communications plans and evaluations, briefing notes, statements, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials, translating complex information into non-technical documentation, articles, advertising, website copy, FAQs and social media content such as videos. Able to use a range of digital tools, including but not limited to, social media, email marketing/newsletter, website content management system and public relations management software. Crisis Communications. Experience of communications planning, event management, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Experience of successfully delivering statutory consultations as well as stakeholder engagement within an environmental context would be advantageous. Knowledge of water resources and the water, environmental and/or agricultural industry would be advantageous.Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: up to £40,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)

Summary: Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your financial expertise directly impacts the bottom line? Are you ready to be the anchor that keeps multi-million pound projects sailing smoothly on budget? As Cost Engineer, you won't just be crunching numbers-you will be the strategic backbone of our project delivery. You will ensure we apply absolute best practices in cost control, providing the deep-dive analysis and precise allocations that our project management and commercial teams rely on to succeed. Beyond the spreadsheets, you'll act as a vital bridge across departments, partnering closely with our engineering team to deliver accurate, streamlined monthly commercial reporting. If you are looking for a role where your insights genuinely shape the future of our projects, this is it. Main responsibilities: Project Lifecycle Support: Play a key role in the project lifecycle from initiation to completion, by ensuring all projects are accurately represented and managed within P6 and the IMS systems. This includes creating and baselining new project schedules, managing all change requests, and ensuring adherence to the established change management process. Drive project performance by regularly analysing and reporting on key metrics such as Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI). Proactively identifying and addressing any significant cost or schedule variances, providing critical insights to stakeholders. Manage all financial aspects of projects, including the timely completion of Capital Expenditure Request (CER) forms to secure necessary funding.Contractor and Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact for contractors, attending on-site progress meetings to monitor project execution. Ensure contractual compliance by thoroughly reviewing contractor-submitted programs against NEC contracts and other relevant obligations.Health, Safety, and Compliance: Contribute to a safe work environment by participating in Health & Safety initiatives and conducting on-site Safety Observations to identify and report potential hazards.You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience P6 primavera formal training to professional level. Proficiency in preparing and presenting detailed financial reports and analyses. Organisational abilities, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team to meet deadlines. Solid understanding of cost accounting principles and financial analysis techniques. A good, demonstrable level of experience as a project controller in the construction industry using P6. Expertise in planning and scheduling. Strong understanding of change management. Technical understanding of Earned Value and VOWD. Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations. Relevant construction experience on major multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: £42,000 - £49,200 p.a. dependant on experience

Summary: Are you an engineer who thrives on variety, takes pride in technical excellence, and wants a career that fits around your life-not the other way around? We have an incredible opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Investment Delivery Directorate. Based out of our Snodland, Kent office, you will enjoy a flexible, hybrid working model that allows you to manage your own time between home, the office, and our project sites across the beautiful South East. At South East Water, we don't just talk about work-life balance and continual professional development (CPD)-we build them directly into our culture. Supporting a Project Manager, you will take ownership of all technical and engineering aspects of your assigned projects from conception to completion, including a PLC replacement project. You will be the technical anchor-planning, scheduling, and managing tasks to ensure accuracy, safety, and top-tier quality. Although this role offers flexible/hybrid working (office/home), you will be expected to travel to any location or site within South East Water's supply areas, as required, as part of the project(s) you are working on e.g. pre-construction and construction phase elements such as scoping or Contractor progress/design review meetings, defect reviews etc. Main Responsibilities Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards and specifications Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel's performance) and report regularly on project status Assign responsibilities and support the project team Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions Collaborating with stakeholders about their needs and goals for the projectWhat you'll need A degree, HNC, or HND in an engineering discipline. Chartered or working towards Chartership (CEng). Proven working experience as a Project Engineer. A solid understanding of PLCs. Experience in a water distribution or similar industrial background. A strong understanding of CDM 2015 and how it's applied to projects. A strong understanding of the various NEC contracts and their application. Excellent communication and time management skills. A valid UK driving licence.Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: Up to £61,800 p.a. dependent on experience

Summary: At South East Water, keeping the water flowing for millions of customers requires world-class foresight, rapid tactical execution, and unwavering resilience. We are seeking an authoritative, visionary Emergency Planning Lead to take total organizational accountability for our Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery (EPRR) framework. This isn't just about managing plans-it is about leading culture, shaping strategy, and ensuring our operations withstand any challenge. The Opportunity: As our subject matter expert, you will step to the forefront of our operational strategy. You will set the direction, standards, and priorities that elevate our resilience, ensuring South East Water remains robust, agile, and fully compliant with all regulatory and legislative requirements. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Head a dedicated team of Emergency Planners, establishing clear priorities and long-term EPRR strategies. Internal Collaboration: Partner directly with the Ops Improvement Team, Alternative Water Team, and SEMD Lead to integrate localized tactical plans seamlessly into our master response strategy. External Influence: Serve as the face of South East Water across regional Local Resilience Forums (LRFs). Actively contribute to area-specific water disruption plans and drive the adoption of industry best practices. Regulatory Governance: Ensure complete, uncompromised compliance across all statutory emergency obligations. Brand Restoration: Play a critical frontline role in enhancing operational resilience, minimizing impact during incidents, and actively rebuilding trust with external partners and local communities. What We Are Looking For: Proven EPRR Expertise: A seasoned emergency planning expert with a strong track record in critical national infrastructure (CNI) or utility sectors. Decisive Command: A confident leader capable of providing clear, concise, and calm direction during high-pressure incidents. Cross-Functional Negotiator: Ability to translate complex tactical data from specialized teams into actionable strategic frameworks. Key Stakeholder Influencer: Extensive experience building robust working relationships with external multi-agency partners, emergency services, and LRFs. Main responsibilities: Team Leadership & Delivery: Directly manage the Emergency Planning Team, overseeing performance and professional growth. Build capability within the Emergency Planning Team, using previous experience to coach and mentor as required. Provide wider business coaching, specifically on incident management and emergency response.Internal and external stakeholder management: This role will be responsible for building internal relationships with key stakeholders to build a collaborative response to incidents and emergency planning. This role will be responsible for working with Local Resilience Forums to ensure industry best practice is adopted at South East Water. The role will actively participate in LRF working groups, contributing towards area specific water disruption plans.Undertake incident reviews, identify areas for improvement and implement actions: This role will support our internal incident review process, working closely with the Operational Resilience and Security Manager to identify opportunities for improvement. This role will be responsible for ensuring improvement opportunities are recorded, implemented and tested.Develop, implement and own South East Water's emergency planning framework: This role will be responsible for aligning operational, tactical and strategic plans within our Incident and Emergency Plan. This role will be responsible for reviewing our existing emergency planning policies and where necessary updating. This role will be responsible for creating new emergency planning policies, and where possible aligning with the multi agency response approach.Internal incident management training: This role will be responsible for an ongoing programme of incident management training. This role will be responsible for developing training material for all roles on our incident management rota. This role will be responsible for ensuring the principles of Gold, Silver and Bronze Command are understood and implemented.Business Continuity planning: This role will be responsible for wider business continuity, by assessing potential threats and conducting impact assessments to inform business continuity plans. This role will be responsible for updating our existing business continuity plans and ensuring a clear line of sight to South East Water's Emergency Plan.You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Good standard of secondary education and able to demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and literacy skills. A formal qualification in incident management and or emergency planning would be advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and build strong working relationships. Highly organised, methodical and adept at managing time effectively. Able to simplify complex topics and issues to engage with a wider range of internal and external stakeholders. Proven ability to plan effectively and deliver against deadlines, even when facing significant obstacles. Willingness to undertake continuous professional development in emergency planning and incident management. Proven track record in managing teams, projects, or large-scale programmes. Proficiency as a technical author, capable of creating structured business templates and procedural documentation. Practical knowledge of emergency planning and incident response processes, including development and maintenance of plans and procedures. Experience working in emergency planning, business continuity or incident response. Ideally within the water industry or an operational environment. Awareness of the Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) and a working knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act. Experience supporting or contributing to emergency exercises, post incident reviews and training.Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: Upto £60,000

Summary: Are you someone who sees better ways to work and knows how to make them happen? Do you have the drive to turn big ideas into practical, everyday improvements? At South East Water, we're changing how we work to build a more resilient future for our customers and environment. As our new Innovation Lead in the Transformation, Technology & Insight team, you'll be the engine behind that change. You'll take charge of our innovation projects, tap into key funding opportunities, and make sure every project delivers real, measurable value. From building strong partnerships with outside experts to bringing our internal teams along for the ride, you'll foster a culture where great ideas actually happen. You will be vital for delivering long-term resilience, meeting challenging ODIs, and achieving strategic goals cost-effectively. You'll champion a culture of innovation, work collaboratively with external partners and the supply chain, and ensures that all innovation efforts consider regulatory alignment and customer impact. Main responsibilities: Coordinate and manage the end-to-end innovation project portfolio to align initiatives with company goals and deliver measurable investment benefits and value. Develop, monitor, and refresh the South East Water Innovation Strategy to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and customer preferences. Build business cases, program designs, and budgets for proposed innovations to secure internal sign-off and ensure cost-effective delivery. Identify and bid for external innovation funding streams (such as the Ofwat Innovation Fund) to maximize financial resources for strategic projects. Engage directly with customers and key stakeholders to gather feedback on planned initiatives and ensure solutions meet customer needs. Collaborate with supply chain partners, external bodies, and water industry networks to share best practices and introduce cutting-edge products or techniques. Facilitate the trial, sign-off, and business-wide rollout of new technologies to embed innovative practices into daily operations. Track, analyse, and report on innovation activities and efficiency outcomes to demonstrate clear ROI and regulatory compliance. Horizon-scan wider industry trends and respond to external policy changes to ensure the organization stays ahead of regulatory shifts and emerging opportunities.You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Educated to degree level (or equivalent through relevant work experience) in Business, Engineering, Innovation, Environmental Science, or a related discipline. Stakeholder Management & Influence: Ability to build strong relationships, influence internal stakeholders across all levels, and collaborate externally with partners, suppliers, and consultants. Analytical & Problem-Solving: Skilled in distilling data into actionable insights, identifying innovation opportunities, and resolving complex problems. Project & Matrix Leadership: Proven capability to facilitate project planning, manage interdisciplinary teams or external resources, and prioritize tasks under tight deadlines. Communication & Facilitation: Strong presentation and communication skills with the confidence to present ideas clearly to senior leaders. Adaptability & Change Advocacy: Responsive and flexible in dynamic environments, with a passion for challenging traditional thinking and embedding new ways of working. Demonstrated experience of coordinating and facilitating innovation activities and portfolios within a regulated environment. Experience in working with and managing inter-disciplinary teams and processes is essential. A track record of designing and launching successful products and/or services would be an advantage.Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: £55,000 to £65,000 p.a. dependent onexperience

Summary: Are you a forward-thinking strategist who thrives on looking decades into the future? Do you have the analytical sharpness to connect complex business strategies, listen to community insights, and shape the long-term trajectory of our organisation? If so, this is your opportunity to own big-picture strategies-including our Strategic Direction Statement (SDS)-and build adaptive, interlocking plans that keep us one step ahead in a changing world. Main responsibilities: Creating the big plan: support the coordination and drafting of some key strategic documents, keeping them fresh and making sure they adapt as the world changes. The incumbent will help to ensure that customer and stakeholder views shape our plans. Listening to our community: ensure that the voices of our customers and stakeholders are heard, using their insights to direct our strategic planning. Setting the ground rules: agree on the core assumptions (like population growth or weather patterns) that everyone else in the business needs to use for their own planning. Joining the dots: look across the business to make sure our different strategies fit together and that there is a consistent approach. Future spotting: keep a pulse on the outside world, looking for new trends, tech, or risks (the "PESTLE" stuff) so we can stay one step ahead. Keeping it professional: make sure our strategy documents are consistent, high-quality, and easy for people to understand. Shaking it up: help coordinate the organisation's engagement with the reform of the water sector. The Strategic Planning Lead will maintain key objectives and oversee programmes of work against top priorities. The incumbent will help to keep track of the different strands of work and make sure that there is alignment across teams, all pulling in the same direction.You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Good standard of secondary education and able to demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and literacy skills. Data literacy and analysis: Ability to work with data to create uniform planning assumptions or to understand trends to think through future strategy. Writing and presentation: Excellent written skills in whatever form it takes. Collaboration: The ability to work with a range of people within and outside of the company to co-create strategy documents. The Strategic Planning Lead will need to be comfortable making the first contact and agreeing how the teams work together. Project management: Skills to manage the projects which we will put around our work. Positive mindset and problem solving: A can do attitude is a must. Workload management: Effective work load management and used to working on several projects at once. Previous roles within the water sector or a similarly complex regulated utility environment (e.g. Energy or Telecoms). Involvement in developing strategic documents and will have mastered the art of making the complex simple for the reader. Experience in the submission of five-year regulatory business plans (e.g. Price Reviews like PR24) and possess an understanding of the regulatory framework.Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: Up to £65,000 p.a

Summary: Do you have the insight and drive to turn complex regulatory changes into real-world business solutions? Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for shaping the future of the water sector? As our new Regulatory Policy Lead, reporting directly to the Strategic Planning Manager, you will play a pivotal role in helping us look toward the future. In this dynamic position, you will identify, influence, and shape emerging regulatory policy and reform across the industry. Acting as the company's leading voice, you will craft strategic responses to critical industry consultations and represent our organisation at key national forums. Crucially, you will bridge the gap between strategy and execution-working closely with internal stakeholders to translate new regulatory direction into robust, business-as-usual systems and processes. Main responsibilities: Shaping regulatory reform: Coordinate and lead our engagement with the reform of the water sector, maintaining our key objectives and overseeing programmes of work against our top policy priorities. Consultation responses: Lead the drafting and coordination of formal, high-quality responses to regulatory and government consultations, ensuring our strategic interests are strongly represented. Translating to BAU: Partner with teams across the business to ensure new regulatory policies are understood, embedded, and successfully translated into everyday operations. Industry representation: Attend and actively participate in relevant industry forums, working groups, and regulatory events to influence policy and build collaborative networks. Horizon scanning: Keep a pulse on the outside world, looking for emerging policy trends, legislative changes, and strategic risks to keep us one step ahead. Strategic collaboration: Work with a wide range of internal and external partners to co-create policy positions, ensuring that customer and stakeholder insights help direct our strategic thinking. Simplifying the complex: Ensure all policy-related communications, strategy documents, and briefings are consistent, high-quality, and easy for diverse audiences to understand.You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Good standard of secondary education and able to demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and literacy skills. Policy analysis & data Literacy: Ability to work with complex data and regulatory publications to identify trends, draw conclusions, and think through future policy implications. Writing & presentation: Outstanding written communication skills, with a proven ability to write persuasive consultation responses and make complex regulatory policy simple for the reader. Collaboration: The ability to work with a range of people within and outside of the company to co-create policy and strategy. Comfortable initiating external contact and establishing collaborative working relationships. Project management: Strong skills to manage the policy-related programmes and projects that we put around our work. Industry knowledge: A deep understanding of the water industry regulatory landscape, including key regulators (such as Ofwat, Defra, and the Environment Agency) would be a definite advantage. Positive mindset: A proactive, can-do attitude with a strong focus on collaborative problem-solving. Time management: Effective time management and used to working on several projects at once. Previous experience in the water sector or a similarly complex regulated utility environment (e.g., energy or telecoms). Involvement in developing strategic documents and have mastered the art of making complex concepts simple for the reader. Experience in the submission of five-year regulatory business plans (e.g., Price Reviews like PR24) and a strong understanding of the regulatory framework.Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: Up to £65,000 p.a

Summary: Are you ready to shape the future of national water resilience? Do you have the regulatory expertise to lead multi-million-pound infrastructure schemes through complex frameworks? At South East Water, we are tackling one of the most critical challenges of our time: securing long-term water supply resilience, environmental sustainability, and climate adaptation. Delivered under the RAPID (Regulators' Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development) framework, our Major Projects are nationally significant, multi-company initiatives subject to isolated funding and mandated gated development pathways. We are seeking a Major Projects Regulatory Manager to direct our regulatory strategy, navigate complex delivery models like DPC and SIPR, and serve as the primary liaison with key regulatory bodies-including RAPID, Ofwat, the Environment Agency, the DWI, and Natural England. If you are a strategic leader capable of unifying multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, commercial, and environmental sectors to clear high-stakes regulatory hurdles, this is your opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on the UK's water infrastructure. Main responsibilities: Regulatory Strategy & Leadership Develop, direct, and implement the overarching regulatory strategy for the SRO programme. Serve as the senior regulatory advisor to programme leadership, providing expert counsel on regulatory frameworks, compliance, and policy developments. Embed regulatory considerations seamlessly into programme planning, investment cases, and overall delivery strategies. Support commercial and financial positioning, taking ownership of risk, return, and economic valuation profiles. Lead the Major Projects Team on the RAPID gated process: quarterly reporting checkpoint meetings focused technical discussions independent assurance reviews, including "critical friend" assessments well ahead of key gates. Upskilling Major Projects Team on regulatory requirements and processRegulatory Engagement & Stakeholder Management Spearhead engagement with key regulatory bodies, including Ofwat, the Environment Agency, the DWI, and Natural England. Cultivate and maintain trusted, collaborative relationships across all relevant regulatory institutions. Key participant and stakeholder in the All Company Working Group (ACWG) Act as the primary representative for the SRO programme in industry forums and high-level regulatory discussions. Coordinate and finalise responses to sector consultations, reviews, and specific regulatory inquiries.Regulatory submissions & assurance Lead the end-to-end development of regulatory submissions, critical business cases, and assurance documentation. Put robust processes in place to deliver accurate, compliant, and timely reporting across all major programme milestones. Coordinate cross-functional inputs from various departments to synthesise comprehensive regulatory deliverables. Support major gateway reviews and investment approval processes. Monitor ongoing regulatory changes and proactively assess their impact on programme delivery.Programme integration & governance Champion regulatory requirements across engineering, commercial, environmental, and broader programme teams to ensure unified compliance. Provide actionable insights into regulatory governance processes, regulatory risks, and informed decision-making. Systematically track and manage all regulatory commitments and operational obligations. Identify, escalate, and mitigate regulatory risks that could impede programme delivery.You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Academic or professional qualifications in economics, finance or a related field are desirable. You must have a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and infrastructure planning. Strategic problem solving: A strategic mindset with strong problem-solving capability. Communication & Influencing: Excellent communication and influencing skills, including the ability to confidently engage at Board-level. Simplifying the complex: The ability to take complex regulatory frameworks and issues and make them simple to understand. Collaboration: Strong stakeholder management skills to build consensus across teams. Economic analysis & valuation: Expertise in applying economic principles to lead our response to complex regulatory mechanisms, assess risk and return profiles and deliver robust investment cases. Sector expertise: A proven track record operating within a regulated utility environment, with a strong preference for the water sector. Economic regulation: Extensive, hands-on experience in economic regulation or a closely aligned field. Infrastructure delivery: Demonstrated experience supporting major infrastructure projects or complex capital programmes. Stakeholder engagement: A strong track record of successfully managing and influencing complex regulatory relationships.Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: Up to £77,300 p.a

Summary: As our Tax Manager, you will oversee the group's tax compliance and strategy, ensuring full adherence to all relevant laws while identifying and mitigating tax-related risks. Sitting at the heart of our Finance department, you will act as a trusted adviser to senior management, providing commercial, solution-focused guidance on the tax implications of key business decisions. While your main focus will be on direct tax, you'll also bring your expertise to VAT, customs duties, PAYE, and SDLT. From day-to-day risk management to taking complete ownership of year-end reporting-including the audit of tax provisions and disclosures-you'll ensure our financial foundations remain secure, smart, and fully compliant. *Please note this role is part time at 21 hours per week* Main responsibilities: Lead the preparation and review of corporate tax returns and filings, including maintenance of underlying supporting records and the recovery of R&D tax credits from HMRC Manage VAT, PAYE, and other indirect tax compliance including supporting the Customs clearance process for imported goods and liaising with the clearing agents to review the Customs duties and VAT payments and compliance process Lead the interim and year-end tax provision calculation for inclusion in the statutory accounts in compliance with IFRS reporting requirements and liaise with external auditors to agree the tax disclosure notes for the group statutory accounts Preparation of appropriate corporation tax forecasts and budgets Monitor and maintain the group's tax governance strategies, policies, systems and procedures to ensure that they are adequate and operational to support the Senior Accounting Officer's role in the discharge of his duties Develop and implement tax planning strategies to improve efficiency Provide support and advice to the business in respect of tax matters including advising on transactions and liaising with external advisers where appropriate Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on the businessYou'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Relevant professional qualifications are essential, such asACA, ACCA, orCTA(Chartered Tax Adviser). Strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation and associated guidance, including HMRC's filing and reporting requirements Good understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP and the interaction between financial and tax reporting Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Strong communication (written and verbal) and stakeholder management skills to explain complex tax concepts to non-experts. Commercial awareness and strategic thinking to align tax strategies with business objectives. Significant experience in managing corporate tax matters, including several years of relevant work experience in an accountancy firm or in-house role. Experience of preparation of corporation tax computations for similar sized companies, including experience of using relevant software packages Experience of preparing supporting calculations and disclosure notes for interim and year end statutory reporting Experience of managing the day to day relationship with HMRC and maintaining agreements with HMRC Experience of managing external advisersEmployees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: Up to £48,000 p.a. (actual pro rata salary from FTE) dependent on experience

Summary: Are you an experienced strategist capable of looking beyond the next quarter to shape the next quarter-century? Do you have the analytical foresight and leadership drive to chart a resilient, sustainable path for our business? As our Strategic Planning Manager, you will stand at the helm of our future roadmap-scanning long-term horizons and developing adaptive strategies that span up to 25 years. In a rapidly evolving landscape, you will serve as the central strategic coordinator, ensuring core strategies like our Strategic Direction Statement (SDS) drive seamless alignment across every corner of the organisation. From embedding critical initiatives-including Net Zero targets, climate change adaptation, resilient supply, and environmental enhancement-into all operational plans, to navigating wider water industry shifts, your work will directly protect our corporate priorities. You will own our resilience strategy, identify emerging risks before they manifest, and lead targeted strategic projects to bridge capability gaps. If you thrive on turning long-horizon challenges into clear, actionable goals, step into a role where your insight will define our legacy for generations to come. Main responsibilities: Owning the big plan: Acts as the lead author of key strategic documents, ensuring they remain current and adaptable to global changes. Listening to the community: Ensures that customer and stakeholder voices are heard, utilising their insights to direct strategic planning. Setting the ground rules: Establishes core assumptions (such as population growth or weather patterns) to be used by the business for planning purposes. Joining the dots: Reviews business operations to ensure consistency and alignment across different strategies. Future spotting: Monitors external trends, technology, and risks (such as PESTLE factors) to maintain a proactive stance. Keeping it professional: Ensures that strategy documents are consistent, high-quality, and accessible to all stakeholders. Shaking it up: Coordinates engagement with water sector reform, maintaining key objectives and overseeing work programs against top priorities. Tracks different work streams to ensure organisational alignment. Strategic oversight: Maintains a high-level, business-wide view to ensure all key programs align with the strategic roadmap and meet regulatory requirements. Owns the overall Corporate Plan. Decision support: Supports strategic decision-making regarding the prioritisation of delivery programs and necessary trade-offs. Outcome assurance: Ensures decisions are anchored in achieving the best outcomes for customers, aligning with strategic direction and meeting regulatory requirements.You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Good standard of secondary education and able to demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and literacy skills. Data literacy and analysis: Ability to work with data to create uniform planning assumptions or to understand trends to think through future strategy. Writing and presentation: Excellent written skills in whatever form it takes. Collaboration: The ability to work with a range of people within and outside of the company to co-create strategy documents. You'll need to be comfortable making the first contact and agreeing how we work together. Project management: Skills to manage the projects which we will put around our work. Industry knowledge: Good understanding of the water industry landscape. Positive mindset and problem solving: A can do attitude is a must. Previous roles within the water sector or a similarly complex regulated utility environment (e.g. Energy or Telecoms). Involvement in developing strategic documents and will have mastered the art of making the complex simple for the reader. Experience in the submission of five-year regulatory business plans (e.g. Price Reviews like PR24) and understand the regulatory framework.Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: From £70,000 p.a. dependent on experience

Summary: This is an initial fixed term contract to August 2027 with the possibility it could become permanent. The Organisational Development Manager is the primary architect of culture and capability during a period of transformation for South East Water. In a water industry facing evolving regulatory landscapes, environmental challenges, and digital shifts, the role will ensure that our 1,400 strong workforce is resilient, skilled, and aligned with our future vision. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, the OD Manager will lead a dedicated team to design and execute strategies that improve organisational effectiveness and performance, managing a budget and the apprentice levy funds. This role isn't just managing "business as usual"; it's focused on leading the "business of tomorrow," ensuring our people are skilled, competent, motivated and engaged to deliver life-essential services through significant periods of change. Main responsibilities: Performance Management Develop plans to drive a high performance culture, support our performance management roadmap, including embedding performance frameworks that move beyond compliance to focus on continuous improvement and behavioural excellence. Supporting the wider business Support wider HR initiatives to identify future talent gaps and design intervention strategies to ensure long-term operational sustainability. This includes succession planning activity and reducing risk around our business critical roles. Compliance & Mandatory Training Oversight Lead the team responsible for the design, delivery, and tracking of all mandatory and regulatory training. Ensure 100% compliance across high-risk technical areas to safeguard the business and its license to operate. Emerging Talent Strategy Lead the team in the design and delivery of a comprehensive emerging talent ecosystem, including Apprenticeships and Graduate Programmes. Focus on building a sustainable pipeline of future leaders and technical experts to mitigate the risks of an ageing workforce. Team Leadership: Direct and mentor a team, fostering a high-performance culture within the OD and wider HR function. Culture & Engagement Lead the design of employee engagement initiatives and deliver results to senior stakeholders, partnering with business areas to create meaningful action plans. Leadership Development Create and oversee bespoke leadership programmes that equip managers at all levels of the organisation to lead through change, ambiguity and technical evolution. You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience CIPD Level 7 or equivalent Strategic Thinking: The ability to see the "big picture" and translate corporate strategy into actionable people plans. Diagnostic Prowess: Skilled in using OD diagnostic tools and methodologies to identify organisational "pain points." Communication:Exceptional verbal and written skills, with the ability to simplify complex change concepts for a diverse workforce (from Field Technicians to office staff). Data Literacy: Ability to interpret HR analytics and engagement metrics to measure the ROI of OD interventions. Resilience: High emotional intelligence and the "grit" required to stay focused and positive during periods of high pressure. Proven OD Impact: Significant experience in a Senior OD role, ideally within regulated industry. Stakeholder Influence:Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels through data-driven insights and persuasive communication. Project Management: Experience delivering high-impact projects on time and within budget in a fast-paced environment.Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: Starting from £55,000 depending on experience