Regulatory Information & Enforcement Analyst

idibu; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, seeks a Regulatory Information & Enforcement Analyst to mitigate environmental compliance risks. This hybrid role contributes to regulatory submissions and involves collaboration with internal teams and legal advisors. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits provided.

Benefits

26 days annual leave increasing to 30

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in IT and extensive database searching.
• Relevant experience in sector knowledge of wastewater/clean water processes is advantageous.
• Previous experience with legal privilege is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive email and document searches for EA requests.
• Prepare relevant documents for submission to the EA.
• Chair meetings with information providers and ensure clarity.

Skills

Database Searching

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

A Level 3 higher education qualification in IT

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

AI search systems

Job description

This is an exciting new role at Thames Water where you will have the opportunity to contribute to Thames Water’s mitigation of enforcement risk as a result of water discharge non-compliance against an environmental permit and/or pollution incident.

You will be part of a team responding to the Environment Agency (EA) across a variety of communication mediums. This high-profile role will involve working with our legal team at Eversheds Sutherland and the Environment Agency. As a result, you will gain exposure across the business at all levels and have the opportunity to contribute towards the company's wider environmental function.

What you’ll be doing as a Regulatory Information & Enforcement Analyst

The main focus of this role will be to conduct extensive email and document searches across company systems as a result of a request for information from the EA. Key responsibilities include:

• Working closely with multiple internal stakeholders and Eversheds to identify relevance and non-relevance of search findings.
• Working with the team’s Enforcement Advisors to prepare relevant documents for submission to the EA within the regulatory deadline.
• Contribute to the preparation of mitigation and defence evidence through interrogation of company systems and records. This information is used in communication with Eversheds, senior management, and our regulators.
• Routinely chair and facilitate meetings with information providers, ensuring you are well prepared, organised, and all attendees understand the purpose of the meeting in advance.

Base location:

Hybrid - An average of two days a week at Clearwater Court Vastern Rd, Reading.

Working pattern or hours:

Flexible working options available to be discussed with the successful candidate at interview stage.

Other requirements for the role:

Ability to travel to sites across our entire Thames Water area for training & team building.

What you should bring to the role

• Experience in IT and extensive database searching.
• A Level 3 higher education qualification in IT (or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Experience with AI search systems.
• Ability to travel to sites across our entire Thames Water area for training & team building.
• Relevant experience in an applicable sector, technical position or knowledge of wastewater and/or clean water processes would be advantageous.
• Previous experience or working with legal privilege is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive starting salary of £30,400-£35,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to benefits to help you take care of your health, wellbeing, and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We aim to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. We’re looking for passionate and skilled people committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a diverse, rewarding place to work where every day you can make a difference. We offer fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits. Whether in call centres or science labs, we seek people with passion and a desire to improve.

If you want a sustainable career where you can impact millions and help protect water resources, join us. We support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future.

Our goal is to be a great, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from everyone and offer support throughout recruitment. We aim to remove barriers to success. If you need assistance, we’re here to help.

During crises, we rally to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you can sign up to support customers on the frontline. Full training provided. It’s a rewarding experience and an opportunity to learn more about our business and colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to high application volume, we may close the advert early. Apply soon to avoid disappointment.