Operational Solutions Manager
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Job Description
Closing Date
28/04/2025Operational Solutions Manager
Location:This role is Hybrid 23 Days office based either Falmer or Durrington West Sussex
Purpose of the Role
Were looking for a proactive and inclusive leader to join our Wastewater directorate as an Operational Solutions Manager. Youll lead a team of subject matter experts and technical specialists to develop performance improvement strategies and drive sustainable change. This is a pivotal role focused on delivering insightdriven solutions aligned with our core goals: compliance efficiency and customer service.
This position offers the chance to make a real differenceby improving wastewater operations supporting our environmental goals and delivering value to our customers and communities.
What Youll Be Doing
- Develop and lead operational improvement initiatives and strategies using insight and expert knowledge in wastewater sludge treatment and networks.
- Identify underperforming assets and propose costeffective compliant solutions.
- Build and maintain a prioritised pipeline of improvement opportunities incorporating new technologies and approaches.
- Collaborate with the Wastewater leadership team and Environment programme manager to align and deliver projects to time quality and budget.
- Lead support and develop a diverse teamfostering a culture of continuous improvement learning and wellbeing.
- Champion safety and sustainability across all activities.
About You
Were looking for someone who:
- Ideally has frontline operational experience in wastewater sludge treatment processes and/or wastewater networks.
- Brings deep technical and strategic insight and can communicate complex ideas clearly across all levels.
- Is curious flexible and futurefocused with a strong ability to plan prioritise and solve problems.
- Has strong leadership skills and is committed to building inclusive and highperforming teams.
- Can balance technical expertise with business understanding to deliver realworld impact.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- A degree in an engineering or scientific discipline or extensive equivalent experience in the field.
- Demonstrable experience leading operational or technical improvement in wastewater or a related sector.
Desirable:
- Project Programme or Change Management certification (e.g. PMP APM).
- Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (e.g. CAST Bowtie).
What We Offer
- Flexible working to support worklife balance
- Opportunities for development and progression
- An inclusive valuesled culture where everyone is welcome and respected
- Health wellbeing and employee support programmes
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds cultures and experiences. If you have the skills ideas and passion to help us build a better future for our communities and the environment wed love to hear from you.
Need support with your application Were happy to make reasonable adjustments to support accessibilityjust let us know.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
