Technical Director of Water Quality

WRc Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in public health and water quality consulting is seeking a Technical Director of Water Quality. This full-time, hybrid role in Swindon involves leading the Toxicology and Microbiology team, growing internal capabilities, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background and proven leadership experience, vital for securing new business and navigating complex client relationships in the field of water quality.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits program with additional holiday options

Health cash plan

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• PhD/MSc in a relevant field required.
• Proven leadership experience required.
• Member of a professional body.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop WRc's Water Quality team.
• Oversee delivery of high-quality projects.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Public Health

Water Quality

Toxicology

Microbiology

Education

PhD or MSc in Microbiology, Toxicology, Environmental Science

Job description

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The Technical Director of Water Quality will be responsible for leading the Toxicology and Microbiology team as part of the Water Science directorate at WRc. This is a full-time (permanent), hybrid role based in Swindon.

The role will involve growing WRc's internal capabilities, building a high-performing team and positioning the business as a key leader in public health & water quality consulting and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and develop WRc's Water Quality team, setting the vision, goals, and strategic direction.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, identifying opportunities to expand WRc’s services and secure new business.
• Proposal Development: Leading on proposal development ensure clients requirements are met
• Technical Leadership of Projects: Oversee the delivery of high-quality, multidisciplinary projects, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Technical Expertise: Provide thought leadership and technical insights into Public Health, Water Quality, Toxicology, Microbiology, Water Safety Planning or related fields.
  
  
  

Person Specification

• PhD and/or MSc in Microbiology, Toxicology, Environmental Science or related field
• Previous proven experience in leadership and line-management roles
• Member of a relevant professional body and a Chartered Scientist or similar relevant chartership.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop others and teams.
• Extensive proven experience in Public Health, Water Quality, Toxicology, Microbiology, Water Safety Planning, and/or Water Quality Regulation.
• Full UK driving licence required.
  
  
  

Salary And Benefits

• Up to £75,000 based on experience
• Contributary pension scheme.
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
  
  
  

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RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Research Services

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