Operational Insight Manager

Anglian Water Services; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking an Operational Insight Manager in Huntingdon. This role involves leading a team of analysts to deliver high-quality insights for strategic and operational decisions. Required qualifications include a degree in a performance-related field and significant experience in management roles. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits such as private healthcare and a flexible working culture, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Private healthcare and physiotherapy

24-hour Virtual GP service

26 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Life Assurance

Enhanced family leave policies

Great discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Significant experience in operational or management roles.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and delivery of performance reporting and dashboards.
• Deliver high-quality analytics and insights for decision support.
• Lead and develop a team responsible for analytics and report development.
• Maintain oversight of data integrity and quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in a performance or strategic specialism

Job description

Circa £46,000 (Depending on skills & experience)

Permanent / 37 hours per week / Full-time (with flexibility for part-time working)

Huntingdon

One role. Big impact: driving insight and performance - Lead data-driven change as an Operational Insight Manager at Anglian Water

Are you ready to turn data into action? In this role, you’ll lead a team of analysts and report developers to deliver high-quality insights that shape strategic and operational decisions. You’ll oversee analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive performance improvement. If you’re passionate about using insight to make a real difference, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing

• Oversee development and delivery of performance reporting, dashboards, and data products.
• Deliver high-quality analytics and insight to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Lead and develop a team responsible for analytics and report development.
• Liaise with stakeholders to gather requirements and communicate progress.
• Maintain oversight of data integrity and quality control.
• Champion performance insights across Water Recycling and the wider business.

What does it take to be an Operational Insight Manager?

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a performance or strategic specialism.
• Significant experience in operational or management roles.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Comfortable dealing with complexity and creating clarity from ambiguity.

What’s in it for you?

• Private healthcare and physiotherapy
• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 26 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% (up to 18% combined)
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and working culture
• Life Assurance (8× salary) and Personal Accident cover
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Great discounts and perks

Inclusion at Anglian Water

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We’re proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter, and Armed Forces Covenant, and we’re a Disability Confident employer.

Closing Date: 18th January 2026

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