WW Governance & Assurance Lead

Closing Date

Job Title: Governance & Assurance Lead (Wastewater)

Location: Based anywhere across the South Coast with two days per week at our Durrington head office and the remainder working from home on a hybrid basis.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Circa 51000 per annum

About the role

We are looking for a Governance & Assurance Lead to join our Wastewater directorate at Southern Water.
You will work closely with the Wastewater Governance & Assurance Manager to deliver strong first line assurance across regulatory reporting and operational performance.

This role plays a key part in ensuring our wastewater activities meet regulatory requirements.
You will support accurate reporting effective governance and continuous improvement to help reduce compliance failures and pollution incidents.

What you will be responsible for:

• Providing first line assurance across Wastewater regulatory reporting and performance data
• Supporting regulatory engagement including Environment Agency alignment review meetings
• Analysing and reconciling wastewater data to ensure accuracy consistency and compliance
• Producing clear performance information including pollution forecasting and analysis
• Identifying data issues recommending improvements and supporting corrective action
• Working closely with wastewater operational teams to resolve complex issues
• Contributing to the reduction of wastewater compliance failures and pollution incidents

Additional requirements specific to the role:
Occasional engagement with regulators and internal stakeholders across the business.

What youll bring to the role:

Essential

• Knowledge or understanding of wastewater operations and environmental risks
• Experience working with regulatory or performance data
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to produce clear accurate technical reports
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office tools
• Confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels

Desirable

• Experience supporting regulatory submissions or compliance reporting
• Understanding of wastewater reporting requirements such as spills flooding or pollution

About Southern Water

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry.
We are investing 7.8bn between 2025 and 2030 to improve resilience sustainability and customer service.

You will join us at a time of significant change working alongside skilled leaders with a clear vision for the future.
This is an opportunity to make a real impact and help shape how wastewater services are delivered.

Our commitment to inclusion

Inclusive & Empowering

At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If youre passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team wed love to hear from youeven if you dont tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If this role isnt quite right but youd like to hear about future opportunities at Southern Water you can register your interest here: Introduce Yourself ()

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applications from all backgrounds 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 at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.

Additional information:

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks.
These include identity checks right to work in the UK employment history verification and a criminal record check (DBS).

Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw an offer if security or vetting standards are not met.