WW Governance & Assurance Lead

WW Governance & Assurance Lead page is loaded WW Governance & Assurance Leadlocations: Durrington Head Office: BUDDS FARM: HORSHAM: FORD: FALMERtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: April 24, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR8158 Closing Date 24/04/2026 Job Title: Governance & Assurance Lead (Wastewater) Location: Based anywhere across the South Coast, with two days per week at our Durrington head office and the remainder working from home on a hybrid basis. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: Circa £51,000 per annum About the role We are looking for a Governance & Assurance Lead to join our Wastewater directorate at Southern Water. You will work closely with the Wastewater Governance & Assurance Manager to deliver strong first line assurance across regulatory reporting and operational performance.This role plays a key part in ensuring our wastewater activities meet regulatory requirements. You will support accurate reporting, effective governance, and continuous improvement to help reduce compliance failures and pollution incidents. What you will be responsible for: Providing first line assurance across Wastewater regulatory reporting and performance data Supporting regulatory engagement, including Environment Agency alignment review meetings Analysing and reconciling wastewater data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance Producing clear performance information, including pollution forecasting and analysis Identifying data issues, recommending improvements, and supporting corrective action Working closely with wastewater operational teams to resolve complex issues Contributing to the reduction of wastewater compliance failures and pollution incidents Additional requirements specific to the role: Occasional engagement with regulators and internal stakeholders across the business. What you'll bring to the role: Essential Knowledge or understanding of wastewater operations and environmental risks Experience working with regulatory or performance data Strong analytical skills with attention to detail Ability to produce clear, accurate technical reports Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office tools Confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels Desirable Experience supporting regulatory submissions or compliance reporting Understanding of wastewater reporting requirements such as spills, flooding, or pollution About Southern Water Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain's water industry. We are investing £7.8bn between 2025 and 2030 to improve resilience, sustainability, and customer service.You will join us at a time of significant change, working alongside skilled leaders with a clear vision for the future. This is an opportunity to make a real impact and help shape how wastewater services are delivered. Our commitment to inclusion Inclusive & Empowering At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we'd love to hear from you-even if you don't tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need. If this role isn't quite right but you'd like to hear about future opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your interest here: Introduce Yourself () Our Commitment to Diversity We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. Additional information: Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks. These include identity checks, right to work in the UK, employment history verification, and a criminal record check (DBS).Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw an offer if security or vetting standards are not met. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration. We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants. Our Benefits Company and performance-related bonus Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary Health benefits through a Cash Plan Two paid community volunteering days a year 25 days annual holiday Occupational health service Retail discount app We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options