Water Resource Sustainability Manager

Hybrid in Leeds·Full-time·Added today (last checked 26 Oct)

Yorkshire Water

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Leeds
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Monday 9 November
Holiday: 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension: Up to 12% employer pension
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Requirements

Education & certifications

Degree qualified in an environmental, engineering, scientific or related discipline, with professional membership desirable.
Experience within the water, environmental, infrastructure or consultancy sectors, including working in a regulated environment.
Strong understanding of environmental management, water resources planning, sustainability and long-term resilience.
Experience shaping strategy, managing portfolios and making decisions in the face of uncertainty and risk.
Proven ability to influence regulators, stakeholders and partners, building effective relationships at regional and national level.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and advocacy skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues and gain buy-in.
Experience leading, developing and coaching teams, whilst working collaboratively across multidisciplinary functions.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy!

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

We offer a competitive salary, 3a, depending on experience from £75,000 to £80,000.
A company car lease/allowance scheme (£600 per month/£7,200 per year, based on full-time employment on joining the company). You can opt to sign up to the EV Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme 6 months after joining the company.
Annual incentive related bonus - up to 20% of annual salary
Private health care (Self and partner, if applicable).
Attractive pension scheme - up to 12% company contribution.
Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra two wellness days!
A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
Retail savings scheme.
Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Water Resource Sustainability Manager to join the Water Resources team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do!

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. This role is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

At Yorkshire Water, our Water Resources team plays a critical role in securing resilient, sustainable water supplies for future generations.

Working at the heart of long-term strategic planning, the team is responsible for shaping how we balance environmental protection, customer needs, affordability and water supply resilience across Yorkshire. They lead the development of key programmes including Water Resource Management Plans, Drought Plans and regional water resource strategies, ensuring our plans are evidence-based, deliverable and aligned with regulatory requirements.

The team brings together expertise in environmental sustainability, water resources, risk management and strategic planning to identify future challenges and opportunities, assess investment options and support major decision-making across the business. Working closely with technical specialists, regulators and industry partners, they help ensure Yorkshire Water continues to meet the needs of customers while protecting and enhancing the environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that influences some of Yorkshire Water's most important long-term investment and environmental decisions, helping to shape a resilient and sustainable future for Yorkshire's water resources.

What you'll do

Where you fit in!

As our Water Resources Sustainability Manager, you will:

Lead Yorkshire Water's water resources sustainability programme, shaping long-term plans that support resilience, environmental improvement and regulatory compliance.
Oversee the delivery of Environmental Destination, WINEP and wider environmental programmes, ensuring outputs are delivered to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
Develop the evidence base that informs Water Resources Management Plans, Drought Plans, regional planning and future investment decisions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, environmental NGOs, regional partners and internal stakeholders to drive alignment and successful outcomes.
Forecast environmental risks and opportunities, ensuring sustainable solutions are identified and translated into practical delivery plans.
Work across Water Resources, Asset Management, Operations and Strategy teams to balance environmental, customer, operational and affordability considerations.
Provide leadership to a small team of specialists, creating a collaborative, high-performing and safety-focused environment.
Represent Yorkshire Water externally, influencing industry thinking, shaping future regulatory approaches and promoting sustainable water resource management across the sector.

How you'll work

Location: Based at our office in Leeds Valley Park - Hybrid Working (up to two office days a week -Leeds) plus travel as needed across Yorkshire.

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Hiring process

If you've got experience in in these areas and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

Closing date: November 9th.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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