Regulatory Information Specialist

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water industry is seeking a Regulatory Information Specialist to enhance communication with the Environment Agency. The role involves reviewing correspondence, supporting Advisors, and engaging stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working patterns, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Generous pension scheme

Health, wellbeing, and financial benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience in coaching and leading colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Critically review correspondence related to pollution investigations.
• Support and coach Advisors, acting as a delegate for the Team Manager.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

Environmental Science degree

Legal degree

Investigative degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Job title: Regulatory Information Specialist Ref 40847
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Salary: Competitive starting salary of £43,120- £50,000 per annum depending on experience
Job grade: B
Closing date: 29/05/2025

We have a fantastic opportunity at Thames Water to join a team responding to the Environment Agency (EA) across various communication mediums. This high-profile role involves collaboration with our legal team at Eversheds Sutherland and the EA, offering exposure across the business and contributions to our environmental initiatives.

What you’ll be doing as a Regulatory Information Specialist

This role involves critically reviewing draft correspondence to the EA related to criminal investigations into pollution and non-compliance incidents. You will support and coach Advisors, leading and acting as a delegate for the Team Manager.

• Work with the Team Manager to identify and implement continuous improvements.
• Assist in managing and responding to regulators with factually accurate and comprehensive responses.
• Ensure understanding of environmental risks, mitigation actions, and interpretation of scientific data.
• Support Advisors in chairing meetings, finalizing responses, and preparing data.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Base location: Hybrid, averaging two days a week at Clearwater Court, Reading.

Working pattern: Flexible options available, discussed at interview.

Other requirements: Ability to travel across Thames Water sites for training and team activities.

What you should bring to the role

• An Environmental Science, Legal, Investigative degree, or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, EA classification schemes, and compliance requirements.
• Project management skills and ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in reporting, data interpretation, and verbal/written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Experience in coaching, motivating, and leading colleagues, especially in managerial delegation.
• Experience with environmental legislation and regulation in water industry preferred; legal privilege and assurance experience are advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £43,120- £50,000 depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme and various health, wellbeing, and financial benefits.

Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, committed to building a sustainable future. We offer diverse, rewarding careers with opportunities for growth, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits.

We promote diversity and inclusion and support applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and provide assistance as needed.

Join us to make a difference, support our customers, and help protect water resources for future generations. Apply early as the advert may close sooner due to high application volume.