We are seeking an Area Operations Manager at Thames Water to oversee daily water production across multiple sites in the Guildford & South West Surrey area.
This high-profile role offers the opportunity to shape and implement the strategic direction of Water Production for the UK’s largest water company.
Responsibilities
* Ensure efficient delivery of wholesome drinking water while maintaining regulatory compliance.
* Manage the operation and maintenance of water treatment, storage, and transmission assets, leading a team of up to 30 staff.
* Engage with stakeholders including customers, regulators, emergency services, and political groups.
* Achieve performance targets in health & safety, customer service, financial controls, regulatory compliance, and team development, while driving continuous improvements and operational cost reductions.
* Develop operational strategies to meet regulatory and capacity requirements, coordinate with Thames Water’s capital works program.
Candidate Requirements
* Proven leadership in a performance-driven environment.
* Strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
* Unwavering commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing.
* Strong customer service orientation.
* Excellent communication skills, resilience, and tenacity.
* Experience managing operational sites and water production processes.
* Full UK driving license is essential.
Benefits
* Salary between £65,000 - £75,000, dependent on experience.
* 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
* Car allowance, annual bonus, private medical care, pension scheme, and additional wellbeing benefits.
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