Regulatory Investigations Advisor - Technical & Data

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Regulatory Investigations Advisor - Technical & Data, Reading

Client:

Thames Water

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

7425e9058d60

Job Views:

5

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Thames Water are committed to improving our performance as part of our Turnaround plan. Maintaining good relationships with our regulators and championing an open and transparent approach to our performance is a key part of our plan; and this role plays a crucial part in ensuring our regulators are kept informed.

The Senior Regulatory Investigations Specialist is responsible for ensuring our investigation responses are of a high technical quality; interrogating data and presenting it in the best way to communicate our position. The role will ensure that all relevant information is collated to give a complete view of performance.

You will work with colleagues in the Regulatory Investigations team to successfully plan and deliver responses to requests for information, and will build relationships with teams across the business with a primary initial focus on colleagues in Asset, Operations and Capital Delivery.

This is a high profile part of the business. The role will support the Regulatory Investigations Manager in updating senior internal stakeholders; and building successful relationships with our Regulators such as Ofwat, the Environment Agency and the Drinking Water Inspectorate.

What you will be doing as Regulatory Investigations Advisor - Technical & Data

Owning Regulatory Requests for Information

Taking ownership of requests for information, planning the response and engaging relevant technical teams to input and review the response. Liaising with relevant business units to gather documentation and data in response to formal requests from regulators as part of new and ongoing regulatory investigations.

Input into strategic response to regulatory investigations

Supporting the Regulatory Investigations Manager with executing the strategic response to regulatory investigations, identifying mitigating actions to reduce the corporate risk of penalty. Lead key workstreams within wider investigations.

Data interrogation and presentation

Using extensive knowledge and experience to review and assure data from internal stakeholders, interpreting it and presenting it in the best way to communicate to non-technical audiences if necessary.

Developing processes

Support colleagues in the Regulatory Investigations team to develop processes to ensure consistency of approach.

Internal Engagement

Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to promote recognition and understanding of regulatory issues within the business. Use data to proactively identify potential areas of compliance risk and work with relevant stakeholders to mitigate.

What should you bring to the role?

• Excellent experience working with data and documentation.
• Experience in the Water industry - specifically wastewater and/or Environmental Regulation.
• Good investigatory skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organised and focused.
• Knowledge of data tools, SCADA and PowerBI would be useful but not essential.
• Understanding or the ability to learn about Regulation.
• Must be comfortable applying experience to unfamiliar areas of the business. (e.g. water, waste, retail, finance)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

An opportunity to join a high-profile department within Thames Water, developing your experience within this fast-paced environment, offering excellent career progression.

• Competitive salary from £55,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 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.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTS and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world's water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

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.