Bathing Water Partnerships Lead — Hybrid Role

Southern Water; Otterbourne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a Bathing Water Partnership Manager to lead collaborations with local councils, regulators and communities, focusing on bathing water quality improvements across its region.

The role requires strong relationship management, experience with Local Authorities, and the ability to drive actions through open communication. The position is hybrid with travel to regional sites and carries a circa £55,000 salary.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of Local Authorities and regulatory considerations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building abilities.
• Ability to lead multi-agency collaboration and manage complex programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a programme of partnership delivery, engagement and action with regular dialogue among stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue co-delivery opportunities with partners.
• Develop strategic partnership and engagement plans aligned with company strategy.
• Manage reactive stakeholder engagement and bathing water improvement plans.
• Provide progress updates to senior stakeholders.

Job description

Southern Water is seeking a Bathing Water Partnership Manager to lead collaborations with local councils, regulators and communities, focusing on bathing water quality improvements across its region.

The role requires strong relationship management, experience with Local Authorities, and the ability to drive actions through open communication. The position is hybrid with travel to regional sites and carries a circa £55,000 salary.