Shape the Future of Water Services in Your Region Three Regional Non Exec Deputy Chair Roles WaterShare Locations: Bournemouth, Bristol & Cornwall Salary: £5,370 per annum plus reasonable expenses Time Commitment: Approx. 1215 days per year Term: Three-year appointment Our client is WaterShare, which acts as an independent customer and environment focused challenge panel and a unique customer engagement scheme enabled by Pennon Groups water companies: South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water and Sutton & East Surrey Water. WaterShare gives customers both a stake and a say in the company, ensuring transparency and fairness in the delivery of essential water services. We are now seeking to appoint three Regional Deputy Chairs for WaterShare: Bournemouth Deputy Chair Bristol Deputy Chair Cornwall Deputy Chair This is a strategic, non-executive role offering the opportunity to champion customer interests, influence decision-making, and help shape the future of water services in your region. The Role As Deputy Chair, you will: Work collaboratively with the WaterShare Panel to challenge and scrutinise company performance. Act as a champion for customer views, ensuring engagement and feedback are central to decisions. Promote WaterShare and increase awareness of its role in giving customers a voice. Attend public and private meetings, including three online public meetings, one in-person regional meeting, the annual customer AGM, and four private sessions with the Pennon executive team. Deputise for the Regional Chair when required. About You We are looking for individuals who: Are recognised figures within their region with a track record showing they have the experience and capability for championing customer interests and priorities. Demonstrate independence, integrity, and emotional intelligence. Have experience in board-led or non-executive roles, with strong communication and influencing skills. Understand local issues and have wide links into the communities they represent. Knowledge of regulated industries and commercial awareness is desirable. In addition, the WaterShare panel is keen to complement its existing range of skills with at least one candidate having either A background in the water sector or its regulation A background in representing business in one of the regions or nationally (e.g. in a business sector advocacy organisation, or a LEP or similar) Diversity & Inclusion: WaterShare is committed to building a diverse and inclusive panel that reflects the communities it serves. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds. Closing Date: Friday 13th February 2026 Online Interview Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026 To apply, please send your CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 pages) to Vanessa Moon or Simon Quinn quoting the relevant reference: MC2672 BOURNEMOUTH WaterShare Deputy Chair MC2672 BRISTOL WaterShare Deputy Chair MC2672 CORNWALL WaterShare Deputy Chair Disclaimer: WaterShare has retained Moon Executive Search to manage this campaign and are therefore unable to accept CVs from third-party agencies. All CVs and expressions of interest received will be forwarded directly to Moon Executive Search for consideration.