Intensive Compliance Lead

Closing Date

Job Title: Intensive Compliance Lead

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Durrington

Hours: 38

Salary: From% shift enhancement based on skills and experience

Are you ready to be the frontline defender of our most precious natural assets

Southern Water is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Intensive Compliance Lead.

This critical role focuses onrisk scanning and early interventionacross ourhighest-risk environmental sites including:

• Bathing waters (in-season)
• SSSI (Sites of Special Scientific Interest)
• Sites flagged for Intensive Care by operational teams
• Wastewater treatment work focused on Final Effluent impact
  

Youll be at the forefront of protecting our most sensitive locations ensuring that emerging risks are identified early and addressed swiftly through coordinated interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead risk scanning activities across designated high-risk sites using data site information and environmental indicators.
• Implement and support season focused requirements.
• Develop and maintain a risk profile for each Intensive Compliance entry to include the exit strategy.
• Coordinate proactive interventions in response to early signs of pollution or environmental stress.
• Collaborate with field teams process scientists and wider operations to ensure accountability and timely action.
• Provide weekly updates and insights to Operations and senior stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of our Intensive Compliance strategy through lessons learned and innovation.
  

Please note this is a shift-based role and you will be expected to work in the Durrington office as part of a shift team.

The shift pattern is:

• 3 days 3 standby shifts 4 days off
• 4 days 2 standby shifts 4 days off
• 1 standby shift 3 nights 6 days off
• 1 standby shift 4 nights 7 days off
  

What you will be responsible for:

• Risk Monitoring & Analysis
• Proactive Intervention Planning
• Data Integration & Insight Generation
• Operational Coordination
• Performance Tracking & Closure
• Continuous Improvement
• Stakeholder Engagement
  

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of environmental risk management particularly in water quality and pollution control.
• Experience working with bathing waters SSSI sites or similar sensitive environments.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• Environmental linked qualification
  

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

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 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.