Registration Manager

Anglian Water; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility provider in Huntingdon is seeking a Registration Manager to manage sampling registrations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves training staff, supervising workflows, and participating in Quality Management System initiatives. Applicants should have a Scientific A Level and experience in a scientific environment. Benefits include a competitive pension, healthcare, and extensive holiday options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Private healthcare

Annual bonus scheme

26 days holiday

Life cover

Flexible benefits

Paid time off for illness

Free parking

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a scientific environment.
• In-depth knowledge of scientific methodologies.
• Experience supervising teams under guidance.
• Understanding of ISO 17025, ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the registration rota for sampling.
• Deliver training to ensure compliance.
• Support Quality KPI delivery and monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with QMS procedures.

Skills

Scientific methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Team supervision

Regulatory standards compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Scientific A Level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Registration Manager
Circa £41,000 dependent on skills & experience
Permanent, 37 hours per week
Huntingdon

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As a Registration Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Transportation & Registration Manager to deliver high-quality sampling programmes that meet both regulatory and business needs. You will ensure the efficient delivery of these programmes within set timeframes, working closely with the Registration & Transportation Manager to provide training and support to Registration Technicians. This role involves maintaining competency requirements, ensuring continuity of service, and deputising for the Transportation & Registration Manager when needed. You will proactively supervise and direct workflow and resources, and provide advice during water quality-related incidents.
You will also participate in an operational management rota to cover out-of-hours scheduling, sampling, and transportation requests. The Registration Lead is expected to maintain compliance with quality and safety standards, support external audits, and contribute to a collaborative culture across the business. All employees within Analytical Services are required to complete internal Licence To Operate (LTO) certification, maintain an up-to-date CPD record, and have a clearly defined development plan.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in the registration of scheduled and ad hoc samples to meet internal and external obligations.
• Plan and manage the registration rota to ensure sufficient sampling resource.
• Deliver training and retraining to ensure compliance with quality manuals and procedures.
• Support the Transportation & Registration Manager with team and Quality KPI delivery and monitoring.
• Maintain compliance with QMS procedures and support investigations, audits, and improvement initiatives.
• Commit to and advocate for Health and Safety in all laboratory activities.

As a valued employee you'll be entitled to:

• A competitive pension scheme where we double-match your contributions up to 6%
• Private healthcare for your peace of mind
• An annual bonus scheme
• The opportunity to volunteer in your local community
• 26 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), increasing with service, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter for religious holidays
• Life cover (8x your salary) and personal accident cover (up to 5x your salary)
• Flexible benefits to support your well-being and lifestyle
• Paid time off for illness, both physical and mental
• Free parking at all office locations, sites, and leisure parks
• Excellent family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks of paternity/partner pay, with the opportunity for shared parental leave

What does it take to be successful?

• Scientific A Level qualification (or equivalent) as a minimum.
• Proven experience in a scientific environment, with in-depth knowledge of scientific methodologies and practical problem-solving skills.
• Experience supervising teams under the guidance of a manager.
• Understanding of regulatory standards and compliance (e.g. ISO 17025, ISO 9001) and knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Attention to detail, strong organisational and time management skills, and a learning attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Takes pride in work, champions positive behaviours, and is proactive in personal and professional development.

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

Closing date: 17th December 2025

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