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PMO Lead Analyst 

 

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

 

  • We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, 4a, £46,085 - £57,606
  • Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
  • Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) 
  • Development opportunities in line with the PMO Lead Analyst progression plan
  • 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 / Hybrid Working (1-2 office a week) ** pending office move to Leeds (LS10) from summer 2026 **

 

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

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Analyst to join the Programme Management office at 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:

 

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

 

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. 

 

New environmental legislation, record investment, and rising customer expectations make this a transformative time for the water industry. Our Programme Management Office (PMO) is central to how we respond—ensuring we meet regulatory obligations and deliver value through robust planning, governance, and performance insight.

 

Where you fit in:

 

As our Lead Programme Analyst, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we deliver and report on our regulatory commitments. You’ll take ownership of the data and insights that underpin our performance against Ofwat’s Price Control requirements, working closely with teams across the business to make sure progress is clearly tracked, accurately reported, and continuously improved. Your work will help us stay on course, spot opportunities to outperform, and ensure we meet our obligations throughout the AMP cycle.

 

  • Ownership of PC and PCD Performance Data: Take full ownership of Price Control Deliverable (PCD) performance data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely reporting across the business.
  • ODI & PCD Outperformance Planning: Develop and maintain a comprehensive outperformance plan for Outcome Delivery Incentives (ODIs) and PCDs, collaborating with Capital Delivery Programme Managers (CDPMs), Tier 2 leads, and Asset Planning Managers.
  • Centralised Performance Tracking: Maintain a centralised tracker of regulatory performance, including key performance indicators (KPIs), delivery milestones, and benefit realisation metrics.
  • Regulatory Reporting & Ofwat Returns: Produce regular progress reports and contribute to Ofwat regulatory submissions, ensuring alignment with PR24 expectations and AMP8 delivery goals.
  • Evidence Pack Coordination: Lead the coordination and production of evidence packs to support Ofwat returns and external audits, ensuring robust documentation of delivery progress.
  • Performance Plan Improvements: Drive continuous improvement of performance plans across the business, identifying opportunities for optimisation and enhanced delivery outcomes.
  • Internal Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement: Produce and maintain internal slide packs, delivering clear insights to senior leadership and regulatory teams.
  • Benefit Tracking & Insight: Monitor and report on benefits achieved through project progress, linking delivery outcomes to strategic objectives and customer value.

 

What skills & qualifications you will need:

 

  • Strong understanding of compliance, audit, and regulatory requirements in the UK water industry.
  • Proactive, inquisitive, and resourceful—able to research and implement new approaches independently.
  • Highly numerate and be a data orientated person, with an eye for detail who understand the importance of accurate data. 
  • Proven experience of using analytical software such as Power BI to a high level and have advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex data for diverse audiences.
  • Effective organisational and time management skills.
  • You will be comfortable working in a team environment and confident of building effective working relationships.

 

You will also benefit from having:

 

  • Knowledge of the Water Industry and its regulatory framework. 
  • Experience of SAP

 

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy! 

 

Do we sound like your cup of tea?   

 

If you’ve got experience in Regulatory Reporting 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.   

 

Accessibility 

 

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

 

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

 

Just a heads-up! We might start interviewing and close the position earlier based on the response. To make sure you’re considered, please send in your application as soon as you can.

 

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

 

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

 

No agencies please

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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