Regulatory Reporting Lead

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, 4a, depending on experience, £45,511 - £56,888
• Annual incentive related bonus - £1000 maximum Bonus Opportunity for the Performance Year
• Attractive pension scheme up to 12% company contribution 
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, plus two extra wellness days!
• A great benefits package, with options including a health cash plan, 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: Leeds Valley Park, hybrid working please confirm number of days in the office

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regulatory Reporting Lead to join the Water Resources Strategy Team within Asset Management at Yorkshire Water. You will take the lead in coordinating, analysing and delivering our water resources regulatory reporting submissions, helping Yorkshire Water meet its statutory obligations and maintain strong relationships with our regulators. 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. We provide clean and safe drinking water and ensure wastewater is safely taken away. But for us, it is so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment and plan for Yorkshire’s water needs today and into the future, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services across the region and play a key role in Yorkshire’s health, wellbeing and prosperity.

The Water Resources Strategy Team is responsible for developing and maintaining the plans that help ensure secure, resilient and sustainable water supplies. Accurate and transparent regulatory reporting is an essential part of demonstrating our performance against these plans and maintaining the confidence of our customers, Board and regulators.

As our Regulatory Reporting Lead, you will coordinate the data analysis and technical reporting required for Yorkshire Water’s water resources regulatory submissions. This includes the annual reviews of our Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan, the Water Environment Supply and Security Delivery metric within the Environmental Performance Assessment, relevant Annual Performance Report submissions, supply scheme Price Control Deliverables and responses to regulatory consultations and requests. 

Where you fit in

As our Regulatory Reporting Lead, you will work across Yorkshire Water, particularly with data owners and technical experts, to collate, analyse, validate and report the information required for regulatory submissions.

You will summarise our performance against the published Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan, support regulatory audits and contribute to the preparation of Board papers required to secure assurance over our data and submissions.

The role will involve extracting and analysing information from multiple datasets, reconciling complex data and ensuring consistency and traceability between different regulatory submissions. You will also interpret new guidance and policy developments, identify risks and opportunities for the business and maintain constructive relationships with our regulators.

Core responsibilities

Regulatory Reporting: Lead the delivery of water resources reporting requirements, including the Water Resources Management Plan Annual Review, Drought Plan Annual Review, the Environmental Performance Assessment WESSD metric and associated contributions to Yorkshire Water’s Annual Performance Report.

Data Analysis and Assurance: Collate, extract, reconcile and analyse information from multiple datasets, ensuring regulatory data is accurate, consistent, traceable and supported by robust quality-assurance processes.

Audit Leadership: Lead the presentation and explanation of regulatory data during audits, working closely with data owners and technical specialists to respond to questions and provide supporting evidence.

Regulatory Engagement: Lead engagement with regulators and maintain strong, constructive working relationships, including providing interim updates on progress against key performance measures when required.

Board Assurance: Support the preparation of Board papers, providing clear updates on company performance and the content and assurance of regulatory submissions.

Guidance and Policy: Review, interpret and implement new regulatory guidance, policy updates and reporting requirements.

Cross-Business Alignment: Work with colleagues across Yorkshire Water to ensure water resources reporting is aligned with wider regulatory processes, including Ofwat Annual Performance Report and Price Control Deliverable reporting.

Technical Reporting: Translate complex technical and analytical information into clear, accurate and accessible reports for publication, audit and senior decision-making.

Industry Representation: Represent Yorkshire Water at relevant industry forums, workshops and events.

Consultancy Management: Manage specialist external consultants where additional technical support is required.

Process Development: Maintain and improve reporting processes and documentation, supporting the Water Resources Team’s ambition to become a centre of excellence for water resources regulatory reporting. 

What skills & qualifications you will need

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject area
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Word
• Experience of extracting, reconciling, validating and analysing complex information from multiple datasets
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to lead effective data quality-assurance processes
• Ability to plan and manage regulatory reporting projects with limited supervision
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and technically robust documents for publication and audit
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the confidence to explain complex information to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and reporting deadlines
• A positive and proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems
• Ability to work effectively with a range of technical experts, constructively challenging information and assumptions where appropriate
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal colleagues, external stakeholders and regulatory bodies
• Understanding of wider industry and business risks and opportunities, and how regulatory reporting supports Yorkshire Water’s strategic objectives
• A collaborative, self-motivated and enthusiastic approach, with a clear commitment to Yorkshire Water’s values and behaviours. 

We also require you to have

• The ability to take ownership of regulatory reporting activities from initial data collection through to assurance, submission and audit
• Experience of communicating complex data and technical findings clearly and effectively
• The confidence to influence colleagues and stakeholders at different levels of an organisation
• The ability to maintain effective governance, documentation and audit trails
• A commitment to maintaining and developing your knowledge of industry best practice and regulatory requirements
• The ability to work across organisational boundaries and bring together contributions from multiple data owners and subject-matter experts
• High professional and ethical standards, with a strong focus on accuracy, transparency and regulatory compliance. 

You will also benefit from having

• An understanding of water industry regulatory frameworks and processes
• Previous experience of data analysis and regulatory reporting
• Knowledge of water resources planning principles and associated regulatory reporting requirements
• Experience of contributing to Water Resources Management Plan, Drought Plan, Environmental Performance Assessment or Annual
• Performance Report submissions
• Experience of preparing for or supporting regulatory audits
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical detail, explain outcomes and influence decision-making
• Experience of supporting and embedding organisational or process change
• Experience of influencing culture and behaviours across teams
• Experience of delivering against challenging business targets and regulatory deadlines. 

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it is 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 achieving that ideal work-life balance is not always easy.

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you have experience in regulatory reporting, complex data analysis or water resources planning and want to play an important role in helping Yorkshire Water meet its statutory obligations, then 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 early based on the response. To make sure you are 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 may include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a third-party company, before commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to complete the security-vetting process for either Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

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

No agencies please.