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Programme Lead – Major Water Programmes & Regulatory Delivery

 

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, 3a, circa £75,000 - £90,000
  • A company car (£4,980 cash allowance) 
  • Annual incentive related bonus (up to 15% of annual salary) 
  • Private health care (Self and partner, if applicable)
  • Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) 
  • Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! 
  • 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 days / week), leadership-level visibility, and impact on essential regional services.

 

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

 

Why Join Yorkshire Water?

 

We’re not just a water company. We’re a force for good in Yorkshire—protecting the environment, supporting communities, and delivering essential services to over 5.4 million people. Now, we’re investing in the future through Major Projects delivered via DPC, and we need a visionary Programme Lead to help shape it. 

 

Your Mission:

 

Lead a £2.5Bn programme of complex, high-impact infrastructure projects that will transform water resilience across Yorkshire. You'll be at the heart of regulatory delivery, stakeholder engagement, and strategic leadership.

 

What You'll Be Doing

 

  • Own and drive a £100m development budget over 5 years
  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams from feasibility to delivery
  • Engage with Ofwat, RAPID, and other regulators on key submissions (PR29, WRMP, WINEP)
  • Shape governance, risk, and assurance frameworks
  • Represent Yorkshire Water in joint SRO projects with partner companies
  • Champion innovation and continuous improvement across the DPC programme
  • Align stakeholders across regulatory, commercial, technical, and environmental domains

 

What You'll Bring

 

  • Proven leadership in UK water-sector programmes with regulatory complexity
  • Experience with Ofwat or similar regulatory bodies
  • Professional certifications (e.g. APM, PRINCE2)
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Track record in major capital programmes across the asset lifecycle
  • Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools

 

Ready to Make a Splash?

 

If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for infrastructure and sustainability, this is your chance to lead one of the UK’s most exciting water programmes. Apply now and help shape Yorkshire’s future.

 

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 as a Programme Lead 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.   

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

Programme Lead

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