Regulatory Technical Copywriter

Yorkshire Water; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water utility company in Bradford is seeking a Regulatory Technical Copywriter to produce clear and impactful regulatory documents. This role offers the chance to influence how the company’s ambitions are communicated while ensuring compliance with new regulations. Ideal candidates have experience in copywriting and strong communication skills. Flexible working arrangements are offered, including hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical or regulatory copywriting, ideally within a regulated industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with a talent for simplifying complex information.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex content into clear narratives.
• Draft, edit, and proofread documents including business plans and performance reports.
• Create summaries of technical documents for non-specialist audiences.

Skills

Technical or regulatory copywriting

Written English skills

Communication abilities

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Self-motivation

Job description

Location

Location: Buttershaw / Hybrid Working (1-2 days in the office a week – Bradford)

Work type

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regulatory Technical Copywriter to join the Strategy & Regulation team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Strategy & Regulation team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

As Yorkshire Water enters a transformative 2025–2030 asset management period, we’re preparing to publish a series of strategic and regulatory documents that will define our direction, priorities, and performance. These publications range from price review business plans to strategic environmental reports and annual performance updates are essential in communicating our vision to regulators, customers, and stakeholders.

We’re looking for a talented writer to craft clear, compelling, and accessible narratives that bring complex regulatory and technical content to life. This is a unique opportunity to influence how Yorkshire Water’s ambitions and achievements are understood across the region and beyond. If you’re passionate about impactful communication and want to be part of a team driving meaningful change, this could be the perfect role for you.

Where you fit in

As our Regulatory Technical Copywriter, you will:

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex regulatory and technical content into clear, accessible narratives.
• Draft, edit, and proofread high-quality documents including business plans, strategic submissions, performance reports, and consultation responses.
• Ensure consistency of messaging, formatting, and data presentation across all deliverables.
• Create summaries of technical documents for non-specialist audiences, including customers and stakeholders.
• Develop and apply best practice writing standards, templates, and style guides.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Support continuous improvement through feedback, benchmarking, and coaching colleagues.

Skills and qualifications

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Proven experience in technical or regulatory copywriting, ideally within a regulated industry.
• Exceptional written English skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with a talent for simplifying complex information.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams to gather insights and define documentation needs.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently under pressure.
• Proactive and enthusiastic about contributing beyond core responsibilities.

Experience you will benefit from

You will also benefit from having:

• Experience in regulatory reporting.
• Background in commercially focused and/or regulated environments.
• Previous experience in the water or wastewater sectors, or in utilities, process, or manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with document management systems and processes.
• Coaching or mentoring skills.

Working arrangements and support

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

Application and selection

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you’ve got experience in Regulatory Technical Copywriting and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.