Continuous Improvement Lead — Data-Driven Environmental Change

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water Group Ltd. is seeking a proactive Continuous Improvement Lead to join our Water Recycling team.

You will identify, drive and embed improvements across the business, leading investigations and coordinating improvement plans to reduce incidents and improve performance. The role involves data-led analysis, collaboration with senior stakeholders, and delivering regulatory and environmental submissions across the Anglian Water region.

Qualifications

• Experience leading business improvement, change or operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate findings clearly.
• Excellent written communication skills, including producing detailed reports and business cases.
• Experience working with and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking capability.
• The ability to remain calm and resilient when managing competing priorities.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
• Experience within utilities, operational environments or regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that help reduce environmental incidents and improve operational performance.
• Coordinate and facilitate reviews following pollution events, ensuring actions are identified, tracked and delivered.
• Own and support delivery of pollution reduction improvement plans.
• Analyse complex data sets and translate findings into clear, evidence-based reports and recommendations.
• Challenge existing practices and influence positive change across multiple teams.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders.
• Support the preparation and publication of key regulatory and environmental submissions.
• Drive a culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leading improvement initiatives

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Problem solving

Regulatory/ environmental awareness

UK driving licence

Job description

Anglian Water Group Ltd. is seeking a proactive Continuous Improvement Lead to join our Water Recycling team.

You will identify, drive and embed improvements across the business, leading investigations and coordinating improvement plans to reduce incidents and improve performance. The role involves data-led analysis, collaboration with senior stakeholders, and delivering regulatory and environmental submissions across the Anglian Water region.