Operational Team leader - Water

TN United Kingdom; Stamford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operational Support Manager to lead a dynamic water supply team. This role offers the opportunity to enhance your leadership and stakeholder management skills while ensuring efficient operations in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee daily management, implement safety protocols, and drive performance within your team. With a strong focus on health and safety, this position is perfect for candidates eager to develop their operational expertise in a supportive and inclusive workplace. Join a team that values merit and fosters an environment where everyone can thrive.

Benefits

Personal private health care

Virtual GP service

26 days annual leave

Life Assurance (8x salary)

Personal Accident cover (up to 5x salary)

Enhanced family leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience leading in a fast-paced environment with autonomy.
• Understanding of health and safety in operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the water supply team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve operational objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

IOSH Qualification

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Operational Team Leader - Water, Stamford

Location: Stamford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Salary: Circa £45,000, depending on skills and experience

Type: Permanent

Location: Rutland and surrounding areas

Hours: 37 Hours a week

Benefits:

• Personal private health care
• Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service
• Life Assurance (8x salary)
• Personal Accident cover (up to 5x salary)
• Enhanced family leave policies

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen in our Wing Water Supply team for an Operational Support Manager. Reporting directly to the Supply Manager, you’ll provide managerial and leadership support to ensure a safe, efficient, and effective operational area. You will assist with delivering the Water supply optimisation strategy and managing an extensive capital project portfolio while maintaining excellent customer service.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the water supply team in the Rutland area, addressing operational issues as they arise. Working closely with your team, you’ll ensure all activities are delivered efficiently with a risk-focused approach, prioritizing health and safety.

Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, you’ll ensure your team achieves operational objectives. You will also be involved in performance management of your team, with support from your manager.

This role is suitable for a candidate eager to develop stakeholder management and leadership skills in a dynamic operational environment, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. You will develop a comprehensive skill set to manage an operational Water Supply area, working alongside talented teams.

What does it take to be an Operational Support Manager?

• A passion for developing your operational team
• Experience leading in a fast-paced environment with autonomy
• Strong, clear communication skills
• Extensive stakeholder management experience
• Understanding of health and safety in operational processes, with a minimum IOSH qualification
• Licence to operate qualification for Water Supply (to be completed)
• Full UK driving license, as travel across the Anglian Water region is required

Inclusion at Anglian Water

We are committed to inclusion and are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. We recruit based on merit and passion for creating better outcomes, fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong.