Overview
In this 12-month secondment opportunity, you will lead critical improvements to our Asset Risk approach ahead of PR29. You will work closely with diverse stakeholders across Thames Water, including Operations, Asset Management, Engineering, Major Projects and Programmes, Transformation and Digital, to embed lasting change in how we assess, prioritise and escalate risk through the business, using our Corporate Systems to their full advantage.
What you’ll be doing as an Asset Risk Lead
* Lead on the development of an industry-leading asset risk management framework so that asset risks are accurately captured, assessed, prioritised and escalated. During the 12 months, this is focused on leading the activity to.
* Enhance and embed our Risk Scoring and Cost of Failure Framework.
* Align Risk and Investment Planning Processes, considering behaviours, processes and systems.
* Strategic lead for enhancements to our Asset Risk and Investment Planning System (\u201cAPS\u201d), including working with our Asset Data Transformation Programme to develop and progress the System requirements for PR29.
* Provide risk expertise and guidance to the wider business to deliver continual improvement of asset risk management processes.
Base location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court, RG1 8DB
Working pattern or hours: 36 hours, Mon–Fri
What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to confidently influence, collaborate with, and manage deliverables from a wide range of stakeholders, from our operational teams to our leadership community.
* Practical experience of the Thames Water asset base or water/utilities assets.
* Strong technical and practical understanding of risk and asset management.
* Not afraid to challenge or ask questions where necessary.
Additional skills and experiences would be great to have:
* Demonstrated ability to understand, analyse and consolidate data and information from different sources.
* Experience using and enhancing Risk Management / Investment Planning systems.
* Experience in identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing new ways of working in a flexible, agile way in the context of changing priorities of the wider team and the business.
* Competent in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and collaboration tools such as Teams, SharePoint. Experience of Power BI.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary from £54,085 to £67,000 per annum, depending on experience.
* Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
* Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
* Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
* Access to benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.
Learn more about our purpose and values
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for customers, communities, people and the planet. We’re looking for passionate and skilled people committed to making a difference and helping us achieve our long-term goals.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, offering meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need adjustments, please let us know, and we will help and support.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be provided for what is a rewarding experience and a chance to learn more about our business and colleagues.
Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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