Abstraction Strategy And Regulation Manager

Anglian Water

United Kingdom
Base: circa from £50,000 depending on skills + exp...
Flexible with regular travel required to central offices.
Lead risk management for abstraction licence changes
Develop robust public interest cases (iropi / opi)
Engage proactively with regulators and consultants
Anglian Water is seeking an Abstraction Strategy and Regulation Manager to lead efforts in sustainable water abstraction within the UK, focusing on regulatory compliance and environmental protection. The role requires expertise in project management and collaboration with regulators to ensure water supply sustainability amid growing environmental challenges

Job Summary

  • This role provides strategic leadership at the intersection of environmental protection, regulation, and long-term water security within Anglian Water's region.
  • The successful candidate will lead risk management for abstraction licence changes and develop robust Public Interest Cases to protect water supplies.
  • Employees are entitled to competitive benefits including personal private health care, a pension scheme with double matching up to 6%, and flexible working options.

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Anglian Water is seeking an Abstraction Strategy and Regulation Manager to lead efforts in sustainable water abstraction within the UK, focusing on regulatory compliance and environmental protection. The role requires expertise in project management and collaboration with regulators to ensure water supply sustainability amid growing environmental challenges.

Salary

Base: Circa from £50,000 depending on skills and experience; Bonus/Equity: Bonus scheme available; Benefits: Personal private health care, 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, life cover, pension match up to 6%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead risk management for abstraction licence changes
  • Develop robust Public Interest Cases (IROPI / OPI)
  • Engage proactively with regulators and consultants
  • Shape long-term sustainable abstraction strategy
  • Influence future regulatory direction through policy shaping

Nice-to-have

  • Working towards chartered status
  • Water company or utilities sector experience
  • Champion a strong health and safety culture
  • Manage consultant support effectively
  • Experience with WRMP29 and PR29 programmes

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree level qualification or equivalent
  • Strong experience leading complex project or programme management activities
  • Proven ability to present evidence-based regulatory cases to senior stakeholders

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