Closing Date
2026-05-22
Job Title
Environmental Compliance Manager
Location
within our region (Hybrid, 1-2 days per week)
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
37 hours, Monday to Friday
Salary
£58,000-£60,000 (depending on skills and experience)
Overview
There has never been a more important time to join Southern Water. As we continue through AMP8, we are delivering one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry, focused on improving environmental performance, service resilience and long‑term affordability for customers.
About the role
To lead the Environmental Compliance Team in strengthening Southern Water's ability to proactively manage environmental compliance risks. Supporting wider second line regulatory assurance activity on wastewater operations; ensuring compliance risks are identified & owned, adequate controls in place and issues appropriately communicated within the business.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the Environmental Compliance team ensuring appropriate resources, clear objectives and high performance.
* Provide sound judgment in identifying and characterising environmental compliance risks within the business.
* Provide business wide visibility on the overall environmental compliance risk landscape; feeding into existing governance risk forums and internal reporting mechanisms, developing routes of communication where gaps are identified.
* Set the standard for environmental regulatory compliance assurance within the business.
* Take ownership for leading engagement with internal stakeholders and senior leadership to drive resolution of systemic compliance risk.
What you'll bring to the role
* In‑depth understanding of UK Water Industry wastewater regulatory & compliance frameworks.
* Experience of compliance or assurance functions in a regulated environment.
* Practical experience of working in, or in collaboration with operational teams.
* Practical experience of performance management and root cause analysis.
* Clear understanding of risk management and escalation processes.
* Practical experience of delivering business process improvement.
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.
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