Job Title: Intensive Compliance Lead
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Durrington
Hours: 38 per week
Salary: From £35,300 + 15% shift enhancement, based on skills and experience
Closing Date: 2026-05-29
Overview
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 to focus on risk scanning and early intervention across our highest‑risk environmental sites.
Risk Focus Areas
* 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
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, including 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.
Shift Pattern
* 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
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
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 Water’s 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 pre‑employment checks, including security vetting. 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.
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