Exploitation Development Lead

Anglian Water Services; Uttoxeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider is seeking an Exploitation Development Lead to drive innovation and system optimization within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a degree-level education and a strong technical understanding of water systems, complemented by creative thinking abilities. Responsibilities include developing impactful business cases and collaborating with stakeholders to implement smart water solutions. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Private health care

Virtual GP service

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Creative thinker capable of transforming data into persuasive business cases.
• Strong technical understanding of operational or water systems.
• Passion for driving positive change.

Responsibilities

• Develop high‑quality business cases for innovation initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for smart water solutions.
• Refine business case methods and share best practices.

Skills

Creative thinking

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial modelling

Risk assessment

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent technical experience

Job description

Exploitation Development Lead - Water Services

Location: Flexible across the Anglian Water region. We support hybrid and flexible working arrangements, balancing remote work with time on site when it adds value.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full‑time, with flexibility for part time working

Salary: circa £49,500

We offer a wide range of benefits including private health care, virtual GP service for you and your household, and a generous pension scheme – we double‑match your contributions, up to 6%, giving you an 18 % combined contribution.

For a great career just add water!

Bring Imagination to Innovation

We’re looking for an Exploitation Development Lead—someone who not only understands the technical detail of our water systems but can also use imagination and creative thinking to turn insights into compelling, evidence‑based business cases.

If you can spot opportunity in data, envision smarter ways of working, and craft persuasive cases for investment in new technologies, this role offers a chance to make real impact across Water Services.

The Role

You will lead the development of business cases that support system optimisation, smart water solutions, and innovation initiatives. Working with teams across Water Services and the wider business to create a brighter future in water, you’ll shape proposals that are strategically aligned, financially robust, and deliver real value for our business, customers and the environment.

Your imaginative approach will help bring new ideas to life—translating technical findings into clear, engaging, and influential narratives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high‑quality business cases for innovation and system improvement initiatives.
• Use creativity and technical insight to frame problems, explore options, and articulate value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support adoption and delivery of smart water solutions.
• Create templates, case studies, and guidance to strengthen our exploitation approach.
• Continuously refine business case methods and share best practice.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree‑level education or equivalent technical experience.
• A genuine passion for driving positive change.
• Strong technical understanding of operational or water systems.
• Creative thinker with the ability to transform data and ideas into persuasive business cases.
• Strong analytical, communication (including written), and presentation skills.
• Experience in financial modelling, risk assessment, or governance.

Why Join Us?

Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies, we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Community’s Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer, and we play a leading part in the Women’s Utility Network.

Apply Now

If you combine technical curiosity with imagination and enjoy turning ideas into action, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026

Interviews: Week commencing – Monday 19th January 2026

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