Regulatory Information Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water industry seeks a Regulatory Information Specialist in Reading. This role involves collaborating with legal teams and the Environment Agency, supporting environmental compliance, and managing communication. The candidate will coach team members and ensure accurate responses to regulatory inquiries, contributing to the company's environmental initiatives.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to coach Environmental Legislation and Regulation.
• Experience in Environmental and Water Industry Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Critically review correspondence to the Environment Agency.
• Support Advisors in preparing data and responses.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental Legislation

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Education

Environmental Science Degree

Legal Degree

Investigative Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

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Regulatory Information Specialist, Reading

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Client:

Thames Water

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

We have a fantastic opportunity at Thames Water where you will be part of a team responding to the Environment Agency (EA) across a variety of communication mediums. This high-profile role will involve working with our legal team at Eversheds Sutherland and the Environment Agency. As a result, you will gain exposure across the business at all levels and have the opportunity to contribute towards the company's wider environmental function.

What you’ll be doing as a Regulatory Information Specialist

In this role, you will critically review the Team’s Advisors draft correspondence to EA as part of their ongoing criminal investigations into TWUL pollution and non-compliance incident. You will support the Team’s Advisors in their workstreams and overall development in role by providing coaching following your review of their work. You will be confident to lead and act as the Team’s Manager delegate.

• You will work closely with the Team’s Manager to address any identified continuous improvement and development needs.
• You will assist with the management of and contribute to our response to the regulator to ensure they are factually correct and demonstrate our commitment as environmental guardians via critical review of Advisor's draft response. Ensuring the author has:
• Understood the circumstances of the risk of or non-compliance and/or pollution incident.
• Understood, identified and evidenced suitable mitigating or preventive actions.
• Interpreted scientific reports and/or data regarding environmental impact.
• Support Advisors to chair and facilitate internal meetings.
• Supporting Advisors to finalise and complete responses within deadline.
• Support Advisors to prepare any requested data.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders.

Base location: Hybrid - an average of two days a week at Clearwater Court Vastern Rd, Reading.

Working pattern or hours: Flexible working options available to be discussed with the successful candidate at interview stage.

Other requirements for the role: Ability to travel to sites across our entire Thames Water area for training & team building.

What you should bring to the role

• An Environmental Science, Legal, or Investigative degree or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to understand and coach Environmental Legislation and Regulation, the Environment Agency’s Common Incident Classification Scheme (CICS), 16_02, and Compliance Classification Scheme (CCS).
• Ability to project manage and work under your own initiative whilst managing your workload by prioritising it effectively, ensuring both individual and team deadlines are achieved.
• Ability to work within a team environment with excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to produce reports, incident reviews, interpret data, and communicate this verbally as well as in writing.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint is essential.
• Experience of coaching, motivating, and leading colleagues as you will have to act as a delegate in the Manager’s absence.
• Previous experience of working with Environmental and Water Industry Legislation and Regulation.
• Ability to travel to sites across our entire Thames Water area for training & team building.
• Previous experience of working with legal privilege is desirable.
• Audit and assurance experience would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive starting salary of £43,120-£50,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to benefits to help you take care of your health, wellbeing, and finances – including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all by helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. We are committed to making a difference and supporting our staff in achieving their potential.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a diverse and rewarding place to work. We offer career opportunities, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Whether in call centres or labs, we seek passionate individuals eager to improve and innovate.

If you want a career where you can make a difference and help protect water resources, join us. We support diversity and inclusion and provide assistance during the recruitment process.

In case of a crisis, we rally together to support our customers. Join us as an ambassador, with full training provided. This role offers a unique, rewarding experience and a chance to learn more about our business and colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to high application volumes, we may close the advert early. Apply soon to avoid missing out.