Closing Date
17/08/2025
Job Title: Asset Process Specialist
Location: Durrington or Falmer (hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH)
Contract Type: Perm
Hours: 37
Salary: £45,000 per annum
There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint!
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Asset Process Specialist to lead the continuous improvement and best practice implementation of our asset management processes across the organisation. This critical role involves working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to embed internationally recognised standards, including ISO 55001, ensuring our asset management practices align with strategic business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Champion and oversee asset management processes, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and driving adoption across departments.
2. Measure performance and compliance within the asset management system, collaborating with stakeholders to promote best practices throughout the asset lifecycle.
3. Drive continuous improvement in asset management maturity by identifying opportunities, monitoring progress, and facilitating ongoing assessment.
4. Monitor and audit asset management systems and strategic processes to ensure adherence to ISO 55001 standards.
5. Promote and support the effective use of asset management tools, providing training, communications, and guidance to users.
6. Work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) and process owners to map and align high-level processes with recognised asset management frameworks.
Be part of a forward-thinking organisation where you can lead impactful improvements, collaborate with diverse teams, and grow your expertise in asset management. If you are passionate about driving excellence and continuous improvement in asset processes, we want to hear from you.
About You
What You’ll Bring
7. Proven experience in asset management, with strong knowledge of ISO 55000 series and Institute of Asset Management frameworks.
8. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and levels.
9. Ability to drive change and adoption of new or improved processes, using project and change management methodologies.
10. Experience in process improvement and compliance assurance
Desirable Qualifications
11. Professional asset management qualifications such as IAM Certificate/Diploma or membership in an asset management body.
12. Experience with change management and business process management systems.
13. ISO Assessor experience is a plus.
Package
This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between our Durrington or Falmer office, and home.
We are offering a salary of up to £45K per annum depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including:
• Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Full funded eye tests
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
• Digital GP service
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
• Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
• Cycle to work scheme
Join our Asset Management team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers and the environment.
Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?
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)
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Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.
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