Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Public Health Manager to join the Water Service Delivery at Yorkshire Water and contribute to delivering the best service to our customers.
Yorkshire Water is committed to protecting the environment and public health as part of our essential water and wastewater services across the region.
What we do
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, well being, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, investment, and changing customer expectations create opportunities within the water industry. Water Service Delivery is focused on meeting these expectations for customers and regulators. This role is instrumental in delivering regulatory compliance and ensuring the public health of our customers.
To do this you will lead a team of 11 people, comprising Public Health Scientists, Auditors, and expert Data Scientists and Technicians. You will provide expert technical advice on public health matters and support the interpretation and implementation of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations.
Where you fit in
As our Public Health Manager you will:
* Carry out day-to-day liaison with DWI and health protection stakeholders to ensure timely discussion of potential public health issues and communication of regulatory reports.
* Work closely with operational colleagues to ensure provision of up-to-date expert knowledge on water quality issues and public health risks.
* Play a key role in water quality incidents and emergencies, resolving high priority, complex problems, and acting as the Company’s expert on water quality matters. This will include taking part in a standby rota outside normal office hours.
* Consider health and safety at all times and support a zero-accident culture.
* Provide expert knowledge in the development of audits and sampling programmes to ensure regulatory compliance and assure data quality for Company annual and AMP-based submissions.
* Represent Yorkshire Water at Water UK national bodies and other industry bodies to contribute to national approaches to public and water quality regulatory matters.
What skills & qualifications you will need
* Expert understanding of current drinking water regulation at local, national and European levels and an understanding of the operational and quality issues affecting drinking water supply. Understanding of water treatment and transmission processes.
* Experience leading a technical function with a track record of driving sustainable performance against challenging targets. Ability to work with initiative and to motivate and lead a team.
* Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Experience delivering training and public speaking.
* Experience of Health and Safety management processes and systems including incident investigation, incident management and recovery.
* A full valid UK driving licence is required.
Benefits
* Competitive salary (up to £62,000 depending on experience)
* Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary)
* Private health care (self only)
* 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 wellness day
* Flexible benefits package including health cash plan, 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 more
Location: Buttershaw / Hybrid Working 1-2 days office a week – Bradford
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
We support flexible working patterns and job share options where possible to help balance work and home life. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you have an accessibility need, please include this in your application so we can discuss reasonable adjustments.
Do we sound like your cup of tea? If you’ve got experience as a Public Health Manager and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, apply today to explore what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.
If successful for the role, you will undergo pre-employment checks that may include a Basic Disclosure Check, and depending on the role, security vetting (Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check). All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and further medicals when required.
We are committed to accessible recruitment and offer adjustments to make the application experience comfortable. If you require adjustments, please indicate this in your application.
No agencies please.
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