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Strategic Resource Scientist – Reservoirs
Information Commissioner's OfficeStrategic Resource Scientist focusing on the Water Quality Strategy for Anglian Water's Reservoirs Programme. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure water quality compliance and risk management.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the production and ongoing development of a Water Quality Strategy aligned with the DWSP approach, covering all project stages from development to operation.
- Develop and deliver a comprehensive water quality sampling programme, ensuring compliance with Regulation 15 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016.
- Produce and maintain water quality risk assessments, engaging with subject matter experts and updating strategies in response to emerging risks.
- Manage communication and stakeholder engagement, preparing reports, presentations, and ensuring alignment with engagement strategies.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement in Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with company policies and fostering a zero-accident culture.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including Anglian Water, Cambridge Water, DWI, EA, RAPID, and partners.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Educated to postgraduate level in a relevant scientific subject.
- Knowledge of Regulation 28 and risk portal.
- Experience in water process science, water quality customer service, and public health, with demonstrable expertise in water treatment and distribution.
- Ability to think and operate both strategically and tactically.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
- Good IT and project management skills.
- Commercial, business, and industry sector awareness.
- Proven problem-solving capability and formal training/coaching ability.
Benefits
Comp & perks- A competitive pension scheme where we double-match your contributions up to 6%
- Private healthcare for your peace of mind
- An annual bonus scheme
- The opportunity to volunteer in your local community
- 26 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), increasing with service, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter for religious holidays
- Life cover (8x your salary) and personal accident cover (up to 5x your salary)
- Flexible benefits to support your well-being and lifestyle
- Paid time off for illness, both physical and mental
- Free parking at all office locations, sites, and leisure parks
- Excellent 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
Water Quality SamplingWater Process ScienceRisk AssessmentWater TreatmentWater Distribution
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Capability
Certifications
Postgraduate Degree in Relevant Scientific Subject