Job Title: Assistant ScientistAssistant ScientistCirca £29,000 dependent on skills and experience12-month Fixed-term Contract, full time (37 hours) with flexibility for part timeAcross the Anglian Water region Dive into a world of opportunity, and join our team! The Quality Environment & Assurance Assistant Scientist is a rotational role supporting Drinking Water Science, Environmental Science, and Bioresources. You'll gain experience across scientific disciplines, supporting long-term ambitions for customer and scientific support.You'll assist with capital investment programmes, proactive risk management, and event response, while growing your knowledge and expertise through rotations and continuous learning. Key responsibilitiesSupport capital investment programmes and regulatory documentation.Assist with risk identification, mitigation, and communication.Respond to environmental and water quality events.Share learning and support continuous improvement.Champion health, safety, and wellbeing. As a valued employee you'll be entitled to:A competitive pension scheme where we double-match your contributions up to 6%Private healthcare for your peace of mindAn annual bonus schemeThe opportunity to volunteer in your local community26 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), increasing with service, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter for religious holidaysLife cover (8x your salary) and personal accident cover (up to 5x your salary)Flexible benefits to support your well-being and lifestylePaid time off for illness, both physical and mentalFree parking at all office locations, sites, and leisure parksExcellent family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks of paternity/partner pay, with the opportunity for shared parental leave What does it take to be successful?Degree in relevant scientific subject or equivalent experience.Curious and committed to learning.Strong data interpretation and interpersonal skills.Ability to influence positive decisions.Takes ownership and pride in work.Promotes health, safety, and wellbeing. Inclusion at Anglian Water:Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong. Closing date: 6th April 2026 #loveeverydrop#LI-MS1