Strategic Flood Resilience Manager

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 - £51,000 - £61,000 dependant on experience
• A company car lease/allowance scheme (£2,510 cash allowance)
• Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary)
• Private health care (self only)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution, up to 12% from April 2025)
• 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: Yorkshire wide/ Hybrid Working (1 - 2 office days a week - Bradford/Leeds/Sheffield/Malton)

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Flood Resilience Manager to join the Strategy & Regulation team 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, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Strategy & Regulation are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. 

The role will directly support the surrounding Strategic Partnerships Team, with strong links to Waste Water Operations. It will work day to day with Local Authorities and Environment Agency to ensure compliance with Flood and Water Management Act, and will sit on various steering groups and project boards including Regional Flood and Coastal Committee.

Where you fit in:

As our Strategic Flood Resilience Manager you will

• Oversee and manage a team of Flood Risk Engineers and Specialists, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to ensure high performance and motivation. The role will lead the development and implementation of a flood resilience approach for the business.
• Manage and develop our company flood plans, including annual reviews, continuous improvement, training and support for other business areas.
• Manage and develop our company Vulnerable Asset Plans, including annual reviews, continuous improvement, training and support for other business areas.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards related to flood risk. This includes responding to Section 14 and Section 18 requests under Flood and Water Management Act and ensuring compliance with the Land Drainage Act.
• Manage key relationships with Local Authorities, Environment Agency and other Risk Management Authorities to ensure a collaborative and holistic approach to flood risk management.
• Engage with communities, elected officials and flood groups to understand local flood risk concerns and opportunities to improve resilience.
• Guide and advise the business on the complex and interconnected nature of flood resilience by preparing detailed analysis, board level reports and presentations.
• Provide guidance and coaching during widespread flood events.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Degree in a relevant discipline or relevant experience in flood risk management
• People leader experience
• Strategy development and implementation
• Ability to effectively develop and maintain internal and external relationships
• Comprehensive understanding of the Flood and Water Management Act
• Sounds knowledge and experience of managing fluvial and pluvial flood risk
• Sounds knowledge and experience of managing drainage or sewerage systems
• Proven track record of complex problem solving and incident management
• Excellent stakeholder and customer management skills
• Excellent communication and engagement skill set
• Strong ability to influence and facilitate
• Self motivated, resilient and proactive nature

You will also benefit from having:

• Understanding of sustainable drainage systems and blue-green infrastructure
• Experience of working with cross sector partnerships
• A sound understanding of hydraulic design and modelling to work
• Financial Management and commercial awareness
• Experience of working in a regulated environment

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 flood risk management 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.

Recruitment Process

Closing date - 21st November 2024

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.

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.