Location
Initially based in Bradford, moving to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026. Hybrid working will be adopted, with a maximum of 2 to 3 office days per week (Bradford/Leeds).
Work type
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Overview
The Environmental Reporting Specialist role is within the Environment and River Health team at Yorkshire Water. The role supports the delivery of accurate regulatory reports and datasets to the Environmental Agency, DEFRA and Ofwat, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and improving the organisation’s environmental performance.
Benefits
* Competitive salary £41,133 to £48,642 (dependent on experience)
* Annual incentive related bonus (up to £1,000)
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 12 % company contribution)
* Development opportunities in line with the Environmental Reporting Specialist progression plan
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra wellness day
* Life assurance cover of four times pensionable salary
* Health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
* Retail savings scheme
* Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more
Responsibilities
* Analyse and interpret environmental performance data across key compliance areas, including pollution incidents, EDM (storm and emergency discharges), PFF, UMon, DWF and wastewater treatment works compliance.
* Prepare and submit high‑quality regulatory reports and datasets to the Environment Agency, DEFRA and Ofwat on pollution, EDM, bathing waters, flow and treatment works compliance.
* Play a key role in audits and assurance, supporting internal and external audit requirements (including APR) and ensuring the accuracy, robustness and auditability of regulatory submissions.
* Develop and submit regulatory challenge documents, using investigation evidence to challenge reported failures relating to pollution, flow, discharges and compliance where appropriate.
* Act as a centre of excellence for environmental reporting, owning processes, driving consistency across the business, monitoring performance and continually improving reporting standards.
* Provide timely, insightful performance data to technical and operational teams, supporting informed decision‑making and improved environmental outcomes.
* Work closely with River Health, Operations, The Academy and technical teams, leading workshops, supporting investigations, and delivering training to raise operational awareness of flow, spill and compliance requirements.
* Undertake investigations and support operational improvement, including desktop and site‑based reviews, asset optimisation activities and technical guidance to reduce storm overflow discharges and improve flow compliance.
Qualifications & Skills
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex environmental and regulatory information verbally and in writing.
* Experience working within wastewater operations with a sound understanding of treatment processes and operational impacts on environmental compliance.
* Proven experience operating within a regulated environment, demonstrating a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability, comfortable working collaboratively across multiple levels of the business and with external partners.
* Ability to manage competing priorities effectively, working flexibly as part of a team while also taking initiative and ownership of work in a fast‑paced environment.
* Demonstrated capability in developing, embedding and improving processes and procedures, with a continuous improvement mindset.
* Strong environmental compliance knowledge and passion, with the ability to coach and support colleagues to improve awareness and performance.
* Highly diligent and detail‑focused, able to maintain accuracy while keeping sight of wider environmental and business objectives.
Additional Information
All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and further medical checks when required.
Pre‑employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure Check, may be required prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, a security vetting process for a Counter‑Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance may also be required.
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.
Kelda Group reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date. The closing date for this role is 20th May 2026.
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