Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England. Job description: Water Catchment Strategy Lead 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, depending on experience
£46,479 -£58,099 Company Car Benefit Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year) Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) Development opportunities in line with the Water Catchment Strategy Lead progression plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
plus an extra wellness day! Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 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! Location:
Hybrid Working (
office a week
Bradford or alternative Yorkshire Water base) Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday
Friday We have an exciting opportunity for a Water Catchment Strategy Lead to join the Water Quality & Asset Planning teams 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, its so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires 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 regions 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. Water Service Delivery are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. The Water Asset Planning Team plays a vital role in managing risks and shaping capital investment across raw water collection, storage, transmission, and treatment. This role is central to ensuring Yorkshire Water invests in the right assets to deliver the required quantity and quality of water. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will help define investment strategies and regulatory requirements, with a strong focus on future planning for AMP 8 and preparation for AMP 9. Responsibilities include tracking and reporting scheme progress to regulators, setting clear objectives for future investment, and aligning asset planning with long-term business strategy. This position will be instrumental in developing policy and strategy around catchment management, abstraction, and raw water transmission, ensuring resilience in water delivery. A key focus will be on drinking water quality, WINEP, and DPC & SRO schemes, integrating them into existing operations while maintaining a forward-looking approach. The successful candidate will work across departments and with other water companies to embed innovation and strategic thinking, ensuring Yorkshire Water continues to meet customer needs and regulatory expectations through effective, future-proofed asset planning. Where you fit in: As our
Water Catchment Strategy Lead
you will Work with other teams across the Business to define water catchment and abstraction policy and strategy. Build business cases (costed and appropriately resourced) to implement new policy and strategy across the raw water, Water Production business area. Collect and analyse operational data to inform strategy and policy decision making for a 10-25 year horizon. Liaise with other water company strategy leads, supply chain and consultancies to shape best practice in catchment and abstraction management in YW. Work closely with Water Quality, Asset Planning and raw water Water Production teams to create defined, long-term improvement plans for Compliance Risk Index (CRi) Liaise closely with Water Resources teams to inform future WRMP strategy and direction. Represent Asset Planning on DPC and SRO Schemes, contributing where necessary and appropriately to the successful implementation of these major projects. Contribute to the development of robust investment plans for raw water, Water Production for PR29, with a focus on specifying the WQ submission for AMP9. Support and liaise where necessary with non-infra Asset Planning sponsors on the development of strategic business cases Support and contribute where necessary to the successful delivery of AMP8 DWI WQ schemes. What skills & qualifications you will need: Degree (or equivalent) level qualification and/or relevant equivalent experience. Extensive experience in water treatment, resilience planning, and asset management. Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DWI and WRMP, and their integration into strategic planning. Proven ability to align strategic goals with AMP cycles (AMP 8, AMP 9) and PR29 definition. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Understanding of CRI and potential improvement methodologies. Strong data collation and analysis skills including demonstration of WLC, cost-benefit analysis and Asset Management lifecycles. Using an evidential and risk-based approach to decision making and policy/strategy proposals. Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, its 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 isnt always easy! Do we sound like your cup of tea? If youve got experience as a Water Catchment Strategy Lead 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
26th September 2025 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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