We are looking for a Public Health Project Manager to join Thames Water permanently.
As part of Thames Water's Public Health team, you will be providing a vital service in the delivery and support of our Public Health Programme.
This entails the management of multiple projects designed to improve our water quality performance across our treatment plants and networks.
The Public Health Project Manager will also work collaboratively with Operational colleagues and Regulatory Response teams to ensure compliance with Notices and Enforcement Orders.
- Monday – Friday 36 hours per week.
- Location – Flexible working across Thames Valley and London.
- Hybrid working between office, home and field.
What you will be doing as a Public Health Project Manager
- You will be working frequently with Operations across the London and Thames Valley& Home Counties area to successfully deliver strategic initiatives within the Public Health Plan.
- The Water Quality and Standards team will be a key contact for managing the relationship with the DWI and requirements under Notices and Enforcement Orders.
- You will be a point of contact for relevant DWI notices and commitments to progress through the completion.
- Duties will include reviewing and producing concise information to present programme updates to stakeholders across the business.
What should you bring to the role?
- Knowledge & understanding of water distribution systems, repair and maintenance and/or treatment processes.
- Experience in coordinating or managing projects within a Water Industry environment.
- Be well organised with excellent communication skills and a track record of building effective relationships within teams.
- Have strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks when under pressure.
- Have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft, SharePoint and Office apps.
- Practical knowledge of project management and tracking.
What's in it for you?
- Offering a salary up to £50,000 per annum depending on skills and experience plus a car allowance on top of the basic salary.
- Monday – Friday 36 hours per week.
- Location – Flexible working across Thames Valley and London.
- Hybrid working between office, home and field.
- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life's great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we're committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.