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Innovation Project Manager

 

*** 12-month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension/permanency ***

 

Are you ready to make a real impact and shape the future? Join our dynamic Innovation Team at Yorkshire Water and help us provide the best possible service to our customers while protecting the environment. We're looking for curious minds who are passionate about innovation and eager to make a difference.

 

Why you'll love working with us:

 

  • Competitive Salary: 4b, £45,205 - £56,506 based on experience and development
  • Development in Role: Role specific progression plan to support and enable personal development. 
  • Annual Bonus: Up to £1,000 based on company performance.
  • Fantastic Benefits: Enjoy a generous pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, 2 wellness days off work, life assurance cover, and optional benefits like health cash plans, dental insurance, and gym membership discounts.
  • Flexible Work Arrangements: Our hybrid working model allows you to balance office and home working, giving you the flexibility you need. Our office is based in Bradford, and we try to get there a couple of days of week to collaborate. 
  • Career Growth: Take advantage of our training and development opportunities to advance your career.

 

What You'll Be Doing: 

 

As an Innovation Project Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our efforts to enhance Yorkshire Water's performance for Customers and the Environment, through cutting edge research, and development of new and innovative solutions and ways of working. Your role will involve:

 

  • Managing delivery of projects from concept to handover, ensuring they meet time, cost, and quality standards.
  • Collaborating with various departments, including Asset Strategy, Asset Management, Procurement and Operations.
  • Building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders.
  • Embracing new challenges and finding innovative solutions.

 

What we're looking for:

 

  • Experience in project management or working in project teams.
  • A passion for innovation and finding new ways to do things.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
  • A positive attitude and a growth mindset 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.

 

Why Yorkshire Water? 

 

We provide essential services to over 5.4 million people in Yorkshire, ensuring they have clean and safe drinking water and removing wastewater. But we're more than just a water company. We care for communities, protect the environment, and contribute to the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity. Join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference.

 

Work type: 

 

12-month fixed term contract. The role is available on a full-time basis of 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

 

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 where we can, to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling carer responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy!

 

Ready to Apply? 

 

If you're excited about the challenge and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, apply today and discover what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter to complete your application.

 

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 proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

 

Just a Heads-up!! We may close this campaign as soon as a suitable candidate is found. 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.

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