Closing Date
2026-01-05
Job Title: Intensive Compliance Analysis Lead
Location: Durrington, Worthing
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 38
Salary: £35k + 15% Shift Allowance
About the role
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the charge in protecting bathing waters, Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), and other environmentally sensitive locations from potential pollutions.
With climate pressures mounting and environmental risks evolving faster than ever, your expertise will be the difference between early intervention and ecological harm.
This is not just a job—it’s a mission to safeguard the environment, preserve biodiversity, and ensure clean, safe water for communities and wildlife alike.
What you will be responsible for:
1. Lead risk scanning activities across designated high-risk sites using data, site information, and environmental indicators. Implementing and supporting season focused requirements.
2. Develop and maintain a risk profile for each Intensive Care entry, to include the exit strategy.
3. Coordinate proactive interventions in response to early signs of pollution or environmental stress.
4. Collaborate with field teams, process scientists, and wider operations to ensure accountability and timely action.
5. Provide weekly updates and insights to Operations and senior stakeholders.
6. Support continuous improvement of our Intensive Care strategy through lessons learned and innovation.
You will be expected to work in the Durrington as part of a shift team
The Shift pattern is:
3 Days, 3 Stand-by, 4 Off
4 Days, 2 Stand-by, 4 Off
1 Stand-by, 3 Nights, 6 Off
1 Stand-by, 4 Nights, 7 Off
What you’ll bring to the role:
Essential
7. Strong understanding of environmental risk management, particularly in water quality and pollution control.
8. Experience working with bathing waters, SSSI sites, or similar sensitive environments.
9. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights
10. Environmental Risk Management: A strong understanding of environmental risk management, particularly in water quality and pollution control, is essential.
11. Analytical Skills: The ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights is crucial.
12. Communication and Coordination: Excellent communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams are necessary.
13. A good level of education
14. Relevant industrial experience
Desirable
15. Environmental linked qualification
Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s 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 you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need."
If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- 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.