Strategy Development Manager (Environmental)

Warrington, England, United Kingdom

12/14/2024

Role Details

"Salary - Competitive

Work Type - Hybrid

Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP

Role Type - Permanent

Employment Type - Full Time

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution."

Job Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Wastewater Manger to lead, develop and manage United Utilities strategic direction for environmentally related activities across our Wastewater business. You will be developing strategies that support excellent service, add value and support long-term stewardship for the environment and assets that proudly serve the 7 million people and 200,000 businesses in the North West England. You will be supporting delivery of the AMP7 programme and integrating strategies into wider Wholesale plans including the DWMP and the PR24 business plan submission. You will need to be a subject matter expert on relevant wastewater promises, outcomes and performance commitments.

Job Accountabilities

You will be responsible for the development, maintenance, communication and embedment of environmental strategies, be the subject matter expert on relevant wastewater promises, outcomes and performance commitments and the line owner for regulatory reporting. You will also be responsible for:

• Defining the regional 5-year plan for wastewater process base maintenance programme and translate this into county-level plans.
• Dynamic modification of strategies and plans where needed to meet business targets.
• Undertake specific projects or initiatives as directed by the Head of Planning and Performance.
• Track and monitor the regional add up of performance to actively embed strategic targets.
• Work alongside Asset Management to ensure in-year and in-AMP performance align to long-term plans.
• Effective completion of horizon scanning within the function, accountable for the development of the lowest whole life cost response to the trigger.
• Development of Price Review content. Includes chapter content, data tables, designing performance commitments and preparing cost adjustment claims.
• Identification of research and development and to represent United Utilities on UKWIR projects to influence industry research.
• Technical input into position statement and policy production.
• Externally representing United Utilities at national meetings on environmentally related issues.
• Technical lead for activities supporting Operations and appropriate external partners.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

To be successful in this role you will need a degree or post graduate qualification in a science or environmental discipline or have significant relevant experience in operational management of the wastewater system. You will also need:

• Wide experience and a good knowledge of relevant business practices, techniques and policies.
• Knowledge and experience of wastewater activities, design, construction, operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of business finance procedures.
• Thorough understanding of the impact of wastewater activities on our customers and key stakeholders.
• The ability to demonstrate strategic thinking at all levels of the business.
• Excellent analytical reasoning, project management skills, negotiating skills, influencing skills, financial skills.
• The ability to maintain knowledge and skills and develop yourself within the role.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills
  
  

Additional Information

• Part time hours will be considered for this role
• This is a hybrid working role offering a mix of home and office-based working.
  
  

Benefits

We believe in empowering you to achieve your aspirations and dreams, both in your work and in your life. To help you achieve your goals, we offer a variety of voluntary benefits that you can select according to your needs and preferences.

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
  
  

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.