Water Recycling Operations Manager | Sustainability & Compliance Lead

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Luton; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Pension scheme (21%)

Virtual GP service

26 days annual leave

Life assurance

Personal accident cover

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water Group Ltd. is seeking an Operations Manager for its Water Recycling team. You will lead daily operations, drive efficiency and sustainability, and ensure regulatory compliance across facilities in the Dunstable/Luton/Leighton Buzzard area.

A strong focus on health and safety, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement is essential. This permanent role offers full-time hours (37 per week) with flexibility for part-time; a competitive package includes private health care and a generous

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Water Recycling environment in a leadership role or equivalent degree-level education with leadership capability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage teams, priorities, and respond effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Water Recycling team and day-to-day operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and optimize processes for sustainability and efficiency.
• Oversee resources, health and safety, and asset maintenance across facilities.
• Engage with regulators, customers, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement and manage budgets/costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Anglian Water Group Ltd. is seeking an Operations Manager for its Water Recycling team. You will lead daily operations, drive efficiency and sustainability, and ensure regulatory compliance across facilities in the Dunstable/Luton/Leighton Buzzard area.

A strong focus on health and safety, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement is essential. This permanent role offers full-time hours (37 per week) with flexibility for part-time; a competitive package includes private health care and a generous