Regulation Policy Manager

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.

And we have huge ambitions.

Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.

So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

This is a pivotal time for the water industry in England and Wales. Government have 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. This will see us deliver the largest capital infrastructure programme in the UK, and transform the quality of water in rivers and at beaches.

In the South West we face unique challenges. We are home to some of the UK’s most treasured beaches and national parks, and benefit from 10 million visitors to our region annually. But our resident population also faces significant pressures, and we are in the midst of a nature and biodiversity crisis. The Government is rising to this challenge nationally, committing to re-shape how the water industry works in England. Now is the right time to influence the future of legislation and regulation for the water industry.

To help us rise to this challenge, the Regulation Policy Manager will help shape the future of water policy at a national level, and to provide 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.

This role sits within our Strategy and Regulation team. Our Strategy and Regulation team sits at the heart of South West Water, coordinating the delivery of key programmes such as the current business plan for 2025-2030 (PR24), regulatory analysis and reporting, finance and governance. It is the home to economists, engineers, financial experts and regulatory analysts. 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 in turn will support the company in developing and delivering its business planning and strategic objectives. The postholder will also build and maintain relationships inside and outside of the business, and must therefore have strong diplomatic and convening skills and will be a good communicator. The role will underpin our efforts to shape the future of the water industry in England.

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