Environmental Pollution Response Coordinator (6‑Month)

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited in Reading is offering a 6-month contract to coordinate pollution responses across our wastewater network. This office-based role supports operational teams to act quickly and keep customers and the environment safe. You’ll work closely with our control room and help reduce pollution across the region.

We value adaptability, structured thinking, and clear communication. Prior environmental experience is welcome but not essential—attitude and enthusiasm for learning

Qualifications

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Calm, organised approach, with the ability to manage competing demands under pressure.
• Confidence to make decisions, use your initiative and speak up when something doesn't look right.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• A positive, curious attitude and enthusiasm for learning about environmental protection and wastewater systems.
• Good IT skills, including experience using email, Word and Excel.
• A willingness to learn and develop. Previous environmental experience is welcome but not essential - attitude and enthusiasm are what count most!

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pollution responses across our wastewater network.
• Support operational teams to act quickly and keep customers and the environment safe.
• Work closely with our control room.
• Help reduce pollution across the region.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Thames Water Utilities Limited in Reading is offering a 6-month contract to coordinate pollution responses across our wastewater network. This office-based role supports operational teams to act quickly and keep customers and the environment safe. You’ll work closely with our control room and help reduce pollution across the region.

We value adaptability, structured thinking, and clear communication. Prior environmental experience is welcome but not essential—attitude and enthusiasm for learning