Bioresources and Ops Logistics Director

Anglian Water Services; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water seeks a Bioresources & Operational Logistics Director to lead in sludge treatment and operational logistics. This pivotal role requires a passionate leader to foster a culture of safety and innovation, and engage a team of over 400 to achieve strategic goals.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Car Allowance

Personal private health care

Life cover – 8x annual salary

Competitive pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in a complex operational regulated environment (ideally water, waste, or logistics).
• A track record of inspiring large, diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring a culture of safety and wellbeing.
• Leading sludge treatment centres and logistics services.
• Driving environmental improvements through water recycling.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Outstanding communication

Influencing skills

Leadership

Education

Senior leadership experience in a regulated environment

Proven knowledge in sludge treatment and haulage

Job description

c£130k per annum dependent on skills and experience

37 hours per week

Permanent

Location: flexible to travel across our region

Are you a purpose-driven leader who puts people and the planet at the heart of everything you do?

Do you thrive on empowering others, delivering high performance through trust, and building a culture where safety, innovation, and environmental stewardship come first?

We’re looking for a Bioresources & Operational Logistics Director – someone who lives our values, leads with heart and vision, and inspires expert teams to shape a more sustainable future.

This is a pivotal role within our Water Recycling Senior Leadership Team. You’ll lead the strategy and safe, effective delivery of our sludge treatment, haulage, and recycling operations across the region. With a team of over 400 talented individuals , you’ll foster a culture of care, accountability, and curiosity – driving performance that truly makes a difference to our people, communities, and the environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Inspiring a culture of safety and wellbeing – where people feel empowered, supported, and proud of the work they do
• Leading the strategic direction and operations of our sludge treatment centres and logistics services
• Promoting a commercially focused culture across teams and unlocking new opportunities to drive value and efficiency
• Shaping resilient, efficient, and compliant haulage strategies that support our long-term goals
• Driving environmental improvements through innovative, circular approaches to water recycling and resource recovery
• Championing performance improvement – focusing on environmental compliance and delivering on key operational goals
• Developing strong, forward-thinking engaged leaders who foster trust, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Representing Anglian Water with purpose and professionalism in industry forums, partnerships, and regulatory discussions

What you’ll bring:

• Proven senior leadership experience in a complex operational regulated environment would be preferable (ideally water, waste, or logistics)
• A track record of inspiring large, diverse teams to perform with care, accountability, and passion with high engagement
• Strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and capital delivery experience
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills to build trusted relationships with stakeholders and regulators
• Proven knowledge in sludge treatment and haulage operations, along with process safety and operating licence conditions, would be an advantage

Why Join Us?

At Anglian Water, we’re driven by doing the right thing – for our people, our customers, and the world around us. We’re proud to be a place where people can grow, feel supported, and make a real impact.

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (with flexibility for religious holidays)
• Car Allowance
• Personal private health care
• Life cover – 8x annual salary
• Competitive pension scheme – we double-match your contributions up to 6%
• Annual bonus scheme and lifestyle benefits

If you’re a dynamic, people-first leader, ready to shape the future of Bioresources with care, creativity and courage – get in touch!

Closing date: 27 July 2025