Location and Working Arrangements
West Yorkshire / Hybrid Working - This role will initially be based in Bradford but will move to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, with some travel across sites.
Employment Type
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Benefits
* Competitive salary, depending on experience (£48,454 - £60,568)
* Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
* Business Needs Users (BNU) classification – eligible for a Company Car or Cash Allowance (£3000 per annum)
* Development opportunities in line with the Partnership Manager progression plan
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra 2 wellness days
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
* 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!
Position Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Partnership Manager to join the River Resilience team at Yorkshire Water and help 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, it’s so much more than this.
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, 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.
The River Resilience team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. We have an exciting opportunity to join our River Resilience Team as the Great Yorkshire Rivers (GYR) Partnership Manager, leading one of Yorkshire Water’s most ambitious and high‑profile environmental initiatives. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and coordination across the Great Yorkshire Rivers Partnership, bringing together a range of organisations to restore, protect and enhance Yorkshire’s rivers at scale. Are you ready to make a lasting impact?
Where You Fit In
* Provide visible, inspiring leadership and coordination across the Great Yorkshire Rivers Partnership
* Lead and maintain robust governance, assurance and decision‑making frameworks
* Co‑develop and drive a joined‑up, multi‑year programme aligned to partnership outcomes, AMP8 delivery and PR29 priorities
* Coordinate delivery across a diverse network of partners, workstreams and catchments
* Identify and develop opportunities into investable, risk‑assured programmes of work
* Align resources, funding and capabilities across organisations to maximise collective impact
* Oversee evidence gathering, benefits tracking and insight generation to support investment cases and regulatory submissions
* Proactively manage risks, dependencies and issues, ensuring clear mitigation plans and escalation routes
* Act as an ambassador for Great Yorkshire Rivers and Yorkshire Water at external forums and events
* Collaborate closely with internal teams including environment, partnerships, PMO and investment planning
* Build strong relationships with external stakeholders such as regulators, Rivers Trusts, NGOs, delivery partners and funders
* Lead and develop a small but growing team dedicated to the success of Great Yorkshire Rivers
What Skills & Qualifications You Will Need
* Demonstrated ability to lead and influence within complex, multi‑organisation partnerships
* Experience delivering and coordinating programmes of work, beyond individual projects
* Strong understanding of river restoration, catchment management and/or environmental delivery
* Proven ability to translate strategic objectives into structured plans, governance frameworks and effective delivery
* Proven experience contributing to or managing governance, assurance and reporting processes
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, relationship‑building and communication skills
* Strategic mindset with the ability to operate effectively in complex, evolving environments and manage competing priorities
* Full UK driving licence
Flexibility
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s 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.
Do We Sound Like Your Cup of Tea?
If you’ve got experience in River Restoration or Environmental delivery 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.
Accessibility
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application.
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