Transformation Governance & Reporting Specialist

Jobs.co.uk; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26–30 days annual leave

Performance-related pay

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Transformation Governance & Reporting Specialist in Reading to support governance, reporting and portfolio management across a major transformation programme. You will produce portfolio reporting for senior stakeholders, support the Executive MBR, and help ensure decisions are recorded and tracked.

This hybrid role sits within the Transformation Office at Clearwater Court, Reading.

Qualifications

• Experience in PMO, governance or transformation environments.
• Experience creating reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Experience maintaining governance artefacts (risk logs, decision logs, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Produce clear, timely portfolio reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Support Executive Monthly Business Review reporting.
• Translate complex data into concise business insights.
• Manage and improve governance processes including risk and dependency management.
• Track portfolio performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate governance meetings and reporting cycles.
• Track actions and evidence for assurance activities.
• Maintain governance documentation and reporting templates.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to keep priorities moving.

Skills

PMO experience

Governance

Portfolio management

Executive reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Teams

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

About The Role

Based in Reading, this full-time post supports governance, reporting and portfolio management across one of the UK's largest transformation programmes. The Transformation Governance & Reporting Specialist helps senior leaders and delivery teams keep workstreams aligned, governed and focused on outcomes for customers, colleagues and the environment. Duties include maintaining reporting cycles, tracking progress, preparing board papers and ensuring decisions are properly recorded. Applicants should show strong stakeholder management, analytical skills and proficiency with reporting tools and portfolio frameworks. Salary ranges from £47,230 to £57,000, dependent on experience.

Based in Reading, this full-time post supports governance, reporting and portfolio management across one of the UK's largest transformation programmes. The Transformation Governance & Reporting Specialist helps senior leaders and delivery teams keep workstreams aligned, governed and focused on outcomes for customers, colleagues and the environment. Duties include maintaining reporting cycles, tracking progress, preparing board papers and ensuring decisions are properly recorded. Applicants should show strong stakeholder management, analytical skills and proficiency with reporting tools and portfolio frameworks. Salary ranges from £47,230 to £57,000, dependent on experience. Every day, more than 16 million people rely on Thames Water. As we deliver one of the most ambitious transformation programmes in our history, we're looking for a Transformation Governance & Reporting Specialist to help drive the governance, reporting and portfolio management activities that underpin successful business transformation. This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure across a broad and complex transformation portfolio, working with senior leaders, delivery teams and key stakeholders across the business. You'll play a visible role in helping ensure our transformation programmes remain aligned, governed and focused on delivering meaningful outcomes for our customers, colleagues and the environment.

Why this role is different

This role offers a unique breadth of experience across portfolio governance, executive reporting, risk management, assurance and stakeholder engagement. It provides excellent exposure to senior leadership teams and major business transformation initiatives, making it an ideal next step for someone looking to develop their career towards Senior PMO, Portfolio Management or Transformation Leadership positions.

What you’ll be doing as a Transformation Governance & Reporting Specialist

As a Transformation Governance & Reporting Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting the governance and reporting activities that underpin successful transformation delivery.

You Will

• Produce clear, timely and high-quality portfolio reporting for senior stakeholders, including Executive and Board-level audiences.
• Support the production of key transformation reporting, including the Executive Transformation Monthly Business Review (MBR).
• Translate complex information, data and updates into concise, engaging and meaningful business insights.
• Manage and continuously improve governance processes, including risk management, change control and dependency management.
• Support portfolio performance tracking and help identify emerging risks, issues and opportunities.
• Coordinate governance meetings, reporting cycles and transformation activities across the portfolio.
• Track actions, evidence and outcomes as part of assurance and governance activities.
• Maintain and improve governance documentation, reporting templates and portfolio processes.
• Build effective working relationships across the business, becoming a trusted partner who helps keep priorities moving forward.

Location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court, Reading (average 2 days per week)

Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Necessary requirements for the role: This role is part of the Clearwater Court-based Transformation Office team. We operate a flexible hybrid approach, with colleagues typically attending the office around two days per week depending on business need and key meetings.

To Be Successful In This Role, You'll Need Is

• Experience within a PMO, Portfolio Management Office, Governance, Performance Management or Transformation environment.
• Experience creating reports, management packs and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting governance frameworks, controls and reporting processes.
• Experience maintaining governance artefacts such as risk registers, action logs, decision logs and change control documentation.
• Strong reporting and presentation skills, with the ability to produce executive-level documentation.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to identify risks, issues and opportunities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach, the confidence to use your own initiative, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• The ability to think ahead, anticipate future priorities and keep activities on track.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience supporting business transformation programmes, organisational change initiatives or large-scale projects.
• Experience working within a cross-functional matrix environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience using Teams and SharePoint.
• Experience using Power BI or Power Apps.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £47,230 to £57,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to 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 want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.