Public Health Scientist

Salary - Competitive Salary
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

We're seeking a Water Quality and Public Health Scientist to provide expert advice and guidance across United Utilities, ensuring customer wellbeing and product safety. Responsible for assessing public health performance, developing emergency procedures, creating education materials and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• To provide public health advice and information to all parts of the Company both in and out of normal office hours to ensure the health and wellbeing of customers and minimise the likelihood of prosecution for supplying unfit drinking water.
• To carry out assessments of public health performance of operations to reduce the incidence of deterioration of product quality which may affect public health and recommend a course of action.
• To develop quality-based management procedures for dealing with the most common public health emergencies and incidents.
• To evaluate the latest published work and literature for its implications on public health aspects of the Company's activities so advice is as timely as possible for immediate problem solving needs or for input into longer term solutions.
• To interpret the latest published work and literature and prepare in-house educational material so that employees have a better awareness and understanding of public health issues.
• To maintain external contacts on a formal basis with local government authorities and health authorities in the region to ensure high levels of confidence in the public health safety of the Company's products.
• Two direct reports (WQA - Team Leader; PH Analyst) and further 4 WQAs. Participate in the Water Quality and Public Health Teams on-call rota.