Programme Support Specialist

Southern Water; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water is looking for a Programme Support Specialist to join in Falmer or Durrington, Sussex. This hybrid role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a permanent contract and a salary around £40,000 depending on skills and experience.

You will work with data, turning complex information into insights and supporting programme delivery, reporting, planning and regulatory processes within the IPM team, with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and ability to turn data into insights.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Ability to communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with multiple data sources and reporting packs.

Responsibilities

• Collect, cleanse and consolidate information from multiple sources.
• Produce meaningful reports and analyses for Programme Managers and IPMs.
• Support planning, reporting and programme management activities.
• Turn data into clear stories and insights.
• Assist in development of proactive and regular reporting for Investment Committee, Exec and MDs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data storytelling

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Primavera

Job description

Closing Date 2026-09-04

Job Title: Programme Support Specialist

Location: Falmer or Durrington, Sussex (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37, Monday to Friday

Salary: circa £40,000; depending on skills and experience

There has never been a more important time to join Southern Water. As we move through AMP8, we are delivering one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry, focused on improving environmental performance, service resilience and long‑term affordability for customers.

About The Role

The Programme Support Specialist enjoys working with data, can turn complex information into meaningful insights and wants to build a career within programme management and major infrastructure delivery. It offers strong exposure to programme delivery, reporting, planning, commercial activities and regulatory processes, with significant opportunities for development within the IPM team.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• You will need to be comfortable working with large volumes of data as well as collect, cleanse and consolidate information from multiple sources
• You will be experienced in producing meaningful reports and analysis and preparing packs and insights for Programme Managers and IPMs
• You will be required to support in planning, reporting and programme management activities
• You will be able to help turn data into clear stories and insights
• You will assist in the development of proactive and regular reporting on relevant programmes to Investment Committee, Exec and MDs. You will provide administrative support to the team on an ad hoc basis.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• You will have strong Excel capability with Power BI, SAP and Primavera being highly desirable
• You will have experience analysing large datasets and have the ability to interpret data and communicate findings
• You will have excellent attention to detail
• You will have the ability to work across multiple data sources and have an analytical mindset

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation.

\"At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.\"

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional Information

In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all preemployment checks, including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.