Overview

We are looking for an excellent communicator who will be a key member of the regulatory team within the Thames Water Strategic Resource Option (SRO) programme. This role supports the development of projects that will improve resilience to drought and minimise interruptions to water supplies in the Southeast while protecting the environment. This is an opportunity to contribute to regulatory alignment among programme teams, prepare regulatory submissions, and provide regulatory input in project development, specifically on the South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO).

You will horizon scan for policy developments that might impact the SRO programme, maintain relationships with teams across the programme and with regulators, and lead the coordination of priorities within the SRO regulatory team. You will contribute to ensuring that the development of strategic solutions progresses through relevant regulatory hurdles and identify opportunities to contribute and shape the wider regulatory reform agenda. Working in a small team, this stimulating role provides exposure to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and the opportunity to shape long-term outcomes for strategic resource options.

What you’ll be doing as a Policy Manager

You will play an integral part of a small regulatory team within the Thames Water Strategic Resource Option (SRO) programme, which is responsible for the development of several strategic projects that will improve resilience to drought and minimise interruptions to water supplies in the Southeast whilst protecting the environment. The regulatory landscape for these projects is evolving, and this is an exciting opportunity to help develop a regulatory landscape for the years to come. Reporting to the Regulatory Policy Lead, you will be:

• Progressing the delivery of the SRO regulation strategy
• Responsible for alignment across the SRO programme on regulatory issues
• Aligning on regulatory issues and submissions between the SRO team and Thames Water regulatory teams
• Developing regulatory issue resolution plans and working with the teams to implement them
• Horizon scanning for policy developments that might impact the SRO programme, analysing the impacts and presenting the findings to relevant teams
• Contributing to ensuring that the development of the strategic solutions progresses through relevant regulatory hurdles and seizes opportunities to contribute and shape the wider regulatory reform agenda

Location - Hybrid, Camelford House, London

Working pattern - 36 hours a week.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• Experience in policy development in a regulatory and policy environment
• Ability to apply analytical skills to understand policy implications
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to communicate complex issues in a simple and accessible way
• Be a passionate individual with strong commercial awareness and mindset, with the ability to make logical and well-thought-out decisions
• Have an inquisitive mindset to stay on top of current and upcoming regulatory issues
• Good administrative skills – minute-taking, providing secretariat support; helpful but not essential
• The ability to follow through with long-term issues to resolution
• Experience (or strong interest) in regulatory finance would be a benefit

What’s in it for you?

An opportunity to join a company that offers its employees a rewarding career path, allowing individuals to reach their full potential. This is an exciting time to join Thames Water as we continue to deliver our innovative turnaround plan.

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on your experience
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (Plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
• Benefits to support health, well-being, and finances – including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, shopping vouchers, and life assurance

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for customers, communities, people, and the planet. We’re looking for passionate and skilled people committed to making a difference and shaping the future with Thames Water.

Learn more about our purpose and values. Working at Thames Water offers opportunities, flexibility, and a supportive environment.

We welcome applications from everyone and support equal opportunities throughout the recruitment process.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date; please apply soon to avoid disappointment.