At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.
We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
This is a pivotal time for the water industry in England and Wales. The government has set stretching targets to protect and enhance the environment, and customers are engaging with water companies in new and important ways. The industry is responding with more than £90bn of investment between 2025 – 2030 (PR24), and sustained levels of investment up to 2050.
To help us rise to this challenge, the Regulation Policy Manager will help shape the future of water policy at a national level, providing technical expertise on economic and environmental regulation. This is a leadership role, requiring a good mix of technical expertise and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
About the team:
This role sits within our Strategy and Regulation team, coordinating the delivery of key programmes such as the current business plan for 2025-2030 (PR24), regulatory analysis and reporting, finance and governance. You will play an active management role in the team.
The Regulation Policy Manager will support the Regulation and Policy team with analysis and briefing on the regulatory framework and government policy, which will support the company in developing and delivering its business planning and strategic objectives.
What you'll be doing:
* Build and maintain working relationships internally and with regulators and government departments.
* Lead the delivery of projects to shape the future regulatory framework.
* Be the business’ expert on regulatory requirements and regulatory reform.
* Lead cross-sector projects to inform policy and regulation.
* Lead the business’ responses to regulator and government consultations.
* Provide analysis and advice on compliance and regulatory performance matters.
* Own and champion our internal correspondence system.
* Embody our core values: Rock Solid, Be You and Be the Future.
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the team.
What we are looking for:
* Experience in project management and delivery of complex multi-disciplinary projects.
* Experience of leading responses to government and/or regulator consultations.
* Passion for creating a cleaner and greener future for South West Water.
* Experience of managing multiple strands of work simultaneously.
* Strong communication skills for senior stakeholders.
* Experience of the policy-making cycle in government and/or a regulator.
* Educated to degree level in a relevant field (e.g., politics, economics, or environmental science).
* Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
* A background in government relations, campaigning, public affairs, or a similar discipline.
* Experience in the water industry or in water policy.
£65,000 - £71,500 a year
Closing date: 3rd March 2025
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted.
Be You - We want you to bring your best every day.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress.
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