Ofwat

We have a unique opportunity for a Head of Campaigns, to join our Communications Team. This is an exciting new role which will help to develop and oversee the delivery of national behaviour change campaigns, such as the Water Efficiency Fund Campaign - focused on promoting water efficiency and sustainability. By 2050 England and Wales will need more than 4 billion extra litres of water available per year - that's equivalent to needing an extra 25% of the water currently supplied. At least half of this extra water is expected to come from promoting water efficiency and reducing leakage. We intend to create a £100 million fund to help stimulate a transformative, sustained, and measurable reduction in water demand in England and Wales by using a range of water efficiency approaches, and you will play a key role in helping us deliver it. To find out more about the role follow the link to apply https://lnkd.in/ePxsFGMz

In everything we do, we make sure people feel comfortable to be who they are at Ofwat. Everybody has different backgrounds, identities, perspectives, and lived experiences – and we value what makes you you.   We are actively committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Ofwat. It’s part of our identity and core values. We promote EDI because we’re committed to providing equal opportunities and creating a workplace where everyone feels included, like they belong, and comfortable to be themselves. Find out more at https://orlo.uk/Ov6J9

We're delighted to share the news that ground has officially been broken on the UK's first new reservoir in over 30 years – the Havant Thicket Reservoir. Ofwat Chairman, Iain Coucher, joined the event last week to mark the start of main construction works, alongside leaders from Portsmouth Water, Southern Water, and the Environment Agency. This flagship project, which is being built and will be operated by Portsmouth Water, is a critical step in securing water resilience for the South East, protecting the precious chalk streams of Hampshire and safeguarding water supplies for generations to come. To find out more read the full press notice here https://lnkd.in/gVjWeM5d

We are delighted to announce that we are hosting our first joint Civil Aviation Authority/Ofwat work experience week in our shared London office. You will get the opportunity to hear and learn from industry experts first-hand about where a career in the CAA or Ofwat could take you. These five days during the October half term holidays will give you an opportunity to improve your presentation, communication, and professional skills. In addition, the week includes: ✅ a career talk; ✅ a CV building workshop; ✅ interview practice to set you up for future success, wherever that may be. To find out more and apply visit https://lnkd.in/ePUWYKh7

We have an exciting opening for a Senior Director to lead our Major Projects and Markets Directorate. The directorate is responsible for the policy and market development for the future pipeline of major infrastructure projects in the water sector in England and Wales, as well as Ofwat's role in the oversight of the development, procurement, and delivery of these projects. You will have the unique opportunity to lead Ofwat's fast growing major infrastructure projects programme such as the £4.6bn Thames Tideway. This is a key role and will be part of our Senior Leadership team, also working closely with a range of external stakeholders and the sector including water companies, competitive infrastructure providers, investors and business retailers. You will have a team of approximately 25 members as well as significant external advisory support which will further grow over time as we expect the pipeline of major projects to increase substantially. If you have a passion for driving change, now is your opportunity to join Ofwat and leave a lasting legacy for future generations. To find out more about the role follow the link to apply https://lnkd.in/em7mQTUj

We are looking for a Business Analyst as we embark on an exciting data platform modernisation programme. You will support the project team in developing the business requirements for our new data platform, reviewing, and analysing requirements to ensure they are clear and compatible with our aims in our strategy. Your work will play an essential role in creating the conditions for a sector that meets stretching performance commitments and that delivers for customers, the environment, and stakeholders over the long term.  Follow the link to learn more and to apply: https://lnkd.in/eeXrEEPw

Water data has huge potential to benefit customers, society and the environment, by empowering innovators, researchers and decision-makers to drive sustainable water management solutions. Stream: Unlocking Water Data is seeking to do just that, and has been awarded two rounds of funding from the Ofwat Innovation Fund to develop data-sharing infrastructure to facilitate the opening and sharing of water data. The platform hosts a wide range of datasets, allowing people to find, access and understand data about the water sector in a standardised way to enable further insights and innovation. Read the project’s guest blog about their journey so far, and Stream’s vision for driving innovation through collaboration: https://lnkd.in/eiTY2TEA Feeling inspired? Our Water Breakthrough Challenge 5 competition opened on 9 September 2024 with approximately £40 million available for projects delivered in partnership with water companies in England and Wales. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e5Dx-TNs Challenge Works Arup Isle Utilities

This week, nearly 600 delegates came together for the #VulnerabilitySummit2024, jointly hosted by Ofwat and Ofgem, to tackle the critical issue of customer vulnerability in the utilities sector. Leaders from utilities, consumer groups, financial services and more shared powerful insights on how we can better support those in need, especially amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. As the Senior Director for Casework, Enforcement and Customers at Ofwat, Lynn Parker, highlighted, "One size doesn't fit all...vulnerable customers need utility providers to step up and provide the help they, as individuals, need when they need it." Read our blog to find out more and discover the key takeaways from the summit https://lnkd.in/ezf_brkx

We’re lifelong learners. We know that a commitment to continuous improvement is crucial to overcome some of the big challenges we face. Learning and development are embedded in everything we do, and we encourage our people to learn in varied ways, whether it’s through exposure to interesting projects, working alongside experts in their field, or through more structured learning. Everyone at Ofwat is linked to a profession, with regular learning events tailored to their needs. We offer a variety of immediate access online learning programmes, alongside in-house modules delivered by our own subject matter experts, and our ‘Outside-in’ series to bring experts in. Quick ‘Lean 15’ sessions encourage team members to share their learning with others. If you’re leading people you’ll have access to our leadership programmes, and for others it’s access to technical development. Whatever your role, we’ll work with you to look at the skills you need and your career aspirations, then work out how best to support you to get to where you want to go. Find out more at: https://orlo.uk/Hq8RT

🏆 Breakthrough Winner Spotlight: Self-Calibrating Sensor Networks for Sustainable Water Management (SCSN)  🏆 Southern Water - and partners including BSI, Unifai and other water companies - will use AI tools to develop and deploy smart water quality sensors across their catchments. Developing this virtual capability, the project aims to increase the accuracy and quality of data across the sector, improving reliability for our customers and to protect the environment. Discover more of the winning innovations and partnerships developed through the Water Breakthrough Challenge 4: https://lnkd.in/ei4RHvtz Feeling inspired? Our Water Breakthrough Challenge 5 competition opened on 9 September 2024 with approximately £40 million available for projects delivered in partnership with water companies in England and Wales. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e5Dx-TNs Challenge Works Arup Isle Utilities