What you’ll be doing
as a Reporting Manager
1. Prepare and lead regulatory submissions to Ofwat, including quarterly reports for AMP7 gated capex projects (e.g., LWI, WSSRP) and new requirements linked to AMP8.
2. Support consistency of messaging in major submissions such as the Annual Performance Report (APR), Price Review documents (AMP8 PCDs, Performance Commitments, PR29)
3. Work with the Head of External Reporting to make sure the External Regulatory Reporting Framework is understood and complied with by the business
4. Define project scope, outputs, and delivery plans aligned with regulatory requirements
5. Monitor and manage partner performance and collaborate to achieve exceptional results
6. Provide commercial oversight, approving project scopes and consultant quotes within delegated authority limits
7. Build and maintain trusted relationships with regulators, proactively addressing concerns and demonstrating Thames Water’s commitment to transparency and compliance
8. Work to encourage the development of well documented controls and governance processes around the production of regulatory data and reports. Supporting and coaching the business in developing risk-based processes and help teams to prepare for audit
9. Embed assurance best practices across the business by mentoring colleagues and promoting robust processes for data collection, validation, and reporting (strengthen line one and two controls)
10. Act as a delegate for the Director of Regulatory Reporting and Assurance in steering groups, regulator meetings, and internal assurance strategy decisions.
11. Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends, assessing their impact on Thames Water’s assurance and reporting obligations.
Hybrid – Clearwater Court, Reading
36 hours a week
What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:
12. Proven experience in regulatory reporting or corporate communication in a regulated environment, strategy, or compliance roles— ideally within utilities or other regulated sectors
13. Familiarity with Ofwat expectations, PR24 frameworks, and AMP8 delivery challenges
14. Lead PMO for regulatory (non-construction) projects characterised by immovable deadlines
15. Commercial awareness and experience managing consultant relationships
16. Skilled in developing governance documents (e.g. SLAs, policies, Terms of Reference) and assurance reporting cycles
17. Proficient in programme planning, resource mapping, and delivery tracking tools (e.g. MS Project, Power BI, or equivalent)
18. A track record of building and maintaining effective relationships at different levels in the organisation whilst maintaining independence and tenacity of approach
19. Demonstrates strategic influence, collaborative leadership, and adaptive communication to align stakeholders, shape assurance direction, and drive meaningful engagement across diverse audiences
20. Models accountability and integrity by taking ownership of assurance outcomes, upholding transparency, and acting as a trusted steward of Thames Water’s regulatory credibility and delivery confidence
21. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and regulatory requirements. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to progress multiple work-streams simultaneously
22. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience influencing senior leaders and external partners
What’s in it for you?
23. Competitive salary up to £75,000 per annum, depending on experience
24. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
25. Car Allowance
26. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
27. Generous Pension Scheme through AON
28. Private Medical Health Care
29. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.