Pollution Control Lead

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Job Title: Pollutions Control Lead

Location: Durrington Worthing (Occasional working at our Falmer office)

Perm/FTC: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 38 hrs per week

Salary: 34100 - plus 15% shift allowance

About the role

The Pollutions Control Lead drives response to faults and issues which have a heightened risk of impacting the environment by directing different teams and processes to an effective resolution. Southern Water has some of the largest stretches of bathing water in the South therefore we have an obligation to minimise risk and ensure that pollution is kept to a minimum.

You will be involved in high level incident coordinating and support resource for controllers. Whilst monitoring alarm mistakes performance issues or deterioration coordinate resources to resolve issues and establish contact with consistency and continuity. You will carry out overnight site compliance checks and report performance and arrange site visits. You will achieve your goals by being an individual who is data driven inquisitive and someone who will use these skills to effectively monitor site trends. As part of the Control Centre function you will play a central role in coordinating environmental incident response supporting controllers and ensuring robust protection of our sites and surrounding ecosystems.

What you will be responsible for:

Youll act as the key driver for effective response to pollution risks coordinating teams and resources monitoring performance and ensuring environmental compliance.

Your responsibilities includes:

• Overseeing and coordinating response to faults or issues with heightened environmental risk
• Providing highlevel incident support and acting as a resource for controllers
• Monitoring alarm mistakes performance deterioration and site trends to prevent pollution events
• Coordinating resources to achieve timely and effective issue resolution
• Completing overnight site compliance checks reporting findings and arranging followup visits
• Using datadriven insights to identify patterns and support continuous improvement

Additional requirements specific to the role:

You would need to commit to the following shift pattern:

• 3 days on 7 days off
• 4 days on 7 days off
• 3 nights on 7 days off
• 4 nights on 7 days off
• Includes standby shifts (details provided at interview)
• Occasional requirement to work from the Falmer office
• Fastpaced reactive working environment

What youll bring to the role:

Essential:

• Strong analytical and datadriven approach
• Experience or interest in environmental protection utilities or regulatory environments
• Ability to thrive in a reactive and fastpaced operational setting
• Strong coordination communication and problemsolving skills
• Full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle

Desirable:

• Qualification in environmental science
• Experience working with an environmental regulator
• Background within the utilities sector

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry investing significantly to enhance resilience sustainability and service excellence. With 7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30 this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact influence major strategic decisions and drive long-term value creation

Your potential matters more than a perfect checklist. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact we want to hear from you! Skills can be learnedpassion drive and fresh perspectives are what truly set candidates apart. Dont hesitatetake the leap and apply!

If this role isnt quite what youre looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

Additional information:

In line with Southern Waters security requirements successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity eligibility to work in the UK criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all preemployment checks including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment.

Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting which may involve providing additional documentation.