Pollution Prevention Lead

Information Commissioner's Office

Pollution Prevention Lead overseeing compliance and regulatory reporting with Anglian Water. Collaborating on environmental standards and continuous improvement in water operations.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timePeterborough • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £43,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Focus on the successful migration and ongoing management of Compliance Classification Scheme (CCS) breach regulatory appeals from Operations into the Pollution Risk function
Provide specialist operational knowledge to support the assessment of CCS breaches, ensuring incidents and breaches are categorised accurately and reported correctly
Work closely with Operational teams, supporting interactions with the Environment Agency and preparing robust Pollution Incident Review and CCS breach technical reports where amendments to classifications are required
Ensure the business remains compliant while identifying opportunities for improvement
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, particularly within the Control Centre, and collaborate with other water companies to promote consistency and best practice across the sector
Communicate effectively and influence others to maintain positive regulatory relationships and enhance the company's reputation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical knowledge of water and wastewater operations
Understanding of pollution and compliance-related regulatory requirements
Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to deliver high-quality work at pace and meet challenging deadlines
Resilience and adaptability in a changing business environment
Confidence to challenge constructively and influence positive outcomes
Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and effective networks
Ability to apply lessons learned and feedback to continuously improve performance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private healthcare
Generous double-match pension scheme – contribute 7% and we'll contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your household
26 days annual leave, rising with service, plus the option to buy additional leave
Life assurance of up to 8x salary
Personal accident cover of up to 5x salary
Excellent family-friendly policies, including: 26 weeks' full pay for maternity/adoption leave, 4 weeks' paid paternity/partner leave, Shared parental pay opportunities
Annual bonus scheme
Flexible benefits and a supportive working culture designed to promote wellbeing and work-life balance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Compliance Classification Scheme (CCS)Breach AssessmentTechnical ReportingIncident CategorizationRegulatory Reporting

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailResilienceAdaptabilityInfluencing SkillsCollaboration