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Enterprise Portfolio Manager

 

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

 

  • Salary starting from £80,000
  • Annual incentive related bonus - 15%
  • Car allowance
  • Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
  • Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
  • A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. 
  • Retail savings scheme 
  • Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

 

Location: Bradford, Buttershaw, BD6 2SZ/ Hybrid (Average 2 office days a week)

 

Work type: Permanent, Hybrid. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Enterprise Portfolio Manager to join Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

 

What we do:

 

We're not just about turning on the taps and taking away the waste. We're about being part of the community, looking after the environment, and being there when you need us - 24/7, 365 days a year. We're responsible for serving every corner of Yorkshire, and we play a big role in keeping people healthy and happy.

 

It's an exciting time to join our team, with new laws and investments coming in, and customers expecting more from us. We're looking for people who are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of shaping the future of water in Yorkshire.

 

Where you fit in:

 

As an experience Enterprise Portfolio Manager you'll act as the glue to bring together the portfolio to ensure it is set up for success and aligned to the strategic objectives of YW. This involved developing and implementing a portfolio management framework overseeing change initiatives and driving strategic business objectives. As Deputy to the Head of Enterprise Change, you will lead the translation of business strategy into delivery, prioritising change, enabling successful landing of change and managing a significant budget. 

 

You will be responsible for developing and implementing an Enterprise Portfolio and Programme Management framework, overseeing and assuring the portfolio of change initiatives across the business, and prioritising change to ensure maximum return on investment.

 

You will be a key member of the leadership team, leading a team of Programme Managers and senior business resource (circa 15) and manage a projected portfolio spend of £100-150 million over the AMP (this is the 5-year financial period we work to in the water industry). You will also prepare and present papers to board level, ensuring that tactical changes align with strategic plans to minimise regret spend and maximise returns on investment.

 

What you'll need to do to succeed in this role

 

  • Develop and implement a portfolio management framework to support the business's medium and longer-term strategic direction.
  • Engage with stakeholders to ensure awareness, understanding, and buy-in to change projects and programmes from all team members.
  • Develop and maintain a roadmap to deliver improvement in capability and operational productivity across multiple business units, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
  • Work with business leaders to identify and prioritise projects and programmes that deliver maximum return on investment, considering diverse perspectives and ideas.
  • Develop and implement a best practice enterprise framework for portfolio, programme, and project management, promoting inclusivity and respect for all team members.
  • Ensure adherence to standards, procedures, and tools that align with the type of change being delivered, recognising the value of diverse experiences and skills.
  • Provide regular reporting to stakeholders and the Enterprise Change Board on portfolio performance, risks, and issues, using language that is free from bias and stereotypes.
  • Identify and address capability gaps within the business that prevent successful receipt of change, focusing on equal access to opportunities and resources
  • Develop and govern cross-organisation capability plans to provide a single line of sight on requirements and progress, celebrating the contributions of all team members
  • Direct line management and support of 15 people managers, with overall accountability for their teams, promoting a culture of respect, empathy, and inclusivity.

 

The skills and experience we're looking for:

 

  • Managed large-scale portfolios, programmes, and projects (100+)
  • Business planning, resource, and budget management expertise
  • Proven track record of leading teams to achieve challenging targets
  • Experience with Programme Management offices
  • Builds strong internal and external relationships
  • Successfully lead and embedded change, driving positive culture and behaviours

 

It's a plus if you have:

 

  • Experience in the utilities sector
  • Qualified in portfolio management and/or program management
  • Degree-level education or higher

 

We offer: A flexible and inclusive workplace:

 

We're always on the go, but we know that doesn't mean you have to be. We're happy to work with you to find a schedule that fits your life, whether that means flexible hours or other arrangements. We get it - balancing work and family can be tough, and we want to help make it easier.

 

Accessibility Matters

 

We're committed to making our application process as easy and accessible as possible for everyone. If you have a disability or condition that might affect your application, please let us know and we'll do our best to help. If you need any special arrangements to make your application process smoother, please mention it in your application and we'll discuss what we can do to help.

 

Inclusive

 

Don't let doubts hold you back! We believe everyone deserves a chance to shine. If you're excited about this role, apply even if you don't tick every box. We're committed to a fair and inclusive workplace, and we can't wait to hear from you.

 

Are we your cup of tea?

 

If you’ve got experience in recruitment and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

 

Apply Now!

 

And, just to be clear, we might close this job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's best to apply as soon as possible.

 

If you're offered the job, we'll need to do some background checks to make sure you're a good fit. This will include a basic DBS check and, depending on the role, may require additional levels of vetting. We'll also need you to fill out a medical questionnaire and may need to do some additional medical checks later.

What's in it for you?

Career enhancement and development, colleague well-being and a genuinely positive work experience for all are key priorities. We are continuously evolving and improving our ways of working and you will support us in achieving our vision of 'taking responsibility for the water environment for good'.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply on line and complete the application process.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

The Kelda Group provides water and sewerage services to domestic and business customers across the UK, managing the following subsidiary companies: - 

Yorkshire Water, is the main subsidiary company providing water and sewerage services to 4.7 million people and 130,000 businesses in the Yorkshire region. Its activities are regulated by the Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat Loop Customer Management Ltd specialises in delivering customer service support to Yorkshire Water that includes billing, debt recovery and incident management. Employing more than 600 people, Loop have built up an impressive list of industry awards and achievements since being created in 2000 and is currently listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 list as being one of the best companies to work for.

Kelda Water Services (KWS) manages Kelda's non-regulated water and waste water contract operations. It is now the second biggest player in the UK market for outsourced clean and waste water services.

Kelda Water Services Retail offer quality, integrity and partnership but it is never just about the technologies behind our solutions in water. It is about the structure, delivery and even the financing of those solutions, and about giving our customers a level of convenience they never knew was possible.

KeyLand Developments Limited (KeyLand Developments) is responsible for managing, developing and disposing of the group's surplus property assets, either on its own or in partnership with outside organisations.

Kelda Group values equality, diversity and inclusion we believe that everyone should be treated with respect. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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