Planning & Governance Manager (Contractor) – Inside IR35
We are seeking an experienced Planning & Governance Manager to join our Turnaround Management Office (TMO) at Thames Water. This pivotal role is crucial in driving the successful delivery of our Turnaround Plan, which is key to restoring Thames Water to its industry-leading position. If you're passionate about making a tangible impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!
What you'll be doing as a Planning & Governance Manager.
As a Planning & Governance Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing the coordination and governance of our turnaround initiatives. Your role will involve:
- Establishing and maintaining the overall programme-level plan, including key dependencies.
- Leading the 90-day planning cadence, setting challenging objectives, and tracking KPIs.
- Developing and maintaining the turnaround reporting framework, including Executive and Board-level dashboards.
- Creating and maintaining the TMO Handbook, guiding essential processes like Risk & Issue Management.
- Advising and supporting TMO Business Partners and Initiative Leads on milestone progress and reporting.
- Implementing and maintaining TMO tools, leveraging internal capabilities for data and reporting.
What you should bring to the role
- Proven experience in business improvement projects or programmes.
- Expertise in planning, risk management, and strategy execution.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence outcomes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
- Proficiency in MS Office and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint).
What's in it for you?
- Daily Pay Rate: Circa £800 per day
- IR35 Determination: Inside IR35
- Location: Clearwater Court, Reading (Travel to other sites required, 2-3 days in the office per week)
- Length of Assignment: 26 weeks
- Required Start Date: Immediate
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 diverse 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, background, and differences that each individual brings.
Our overarching 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.
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.