Work and Asset Information Manager

Thames Water; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water service provider in Reading is seeking a Work & Asset Information Manager to oversee asset and work data improvements and support digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise and leadership capability, particularly in ESRI GIS, SAP, and Salesforce. This role offers a competitive salary of £78,250 to £85,000, along with a generous car allowance, holiday benefits, and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car Allowance

26 days holiday

Performance-related pay

Generous Pension Scheme

Private Medical Health Care

Wellbeing support benefits

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of ESRI GIS, SAP PM, and Salesforce asset and work data models.
• Strong leadership in data design, governance, and change management.
• Proven experience in planning, project delivery, financial oversight, and organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the asset and work data improvement processes across GIS, SAP, and Salesforce.
• Provide assurance and governance for all master data changes.
• Engage with stakeholders to prioritise and deliver data improvement initiatives.

Skills

Technical expertise

Leadership capability

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Change management

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Tools

ESRI GIS

SAP PM

Salesforce

Job description

We are looking for a Work & Asset Information Manager to lead improvements in asset and work master data, support digital transformation, and build a strong centre of excellence in master data management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the asset and work data improvement processes across GIS, SAP, and Salesforce.
• Provide assurance and governance for all master data changes.
• Support transformation and digital projects with expert data knowledge.
• Lead and develop a team of technical specialists to deliver high‑quality asset and work data services across the business.
• Establish a centre of excellence in master data management.
• Ensure statutory obligations are met, including publishing maps of sewers and water assets.
• Engage with stakeholders to prioritise and deliver data improvement initiatives.
• Influence senior management on asset management and master data issues and decisions with multi‑million‑pound impact.

Qualifications

• Strong mix of technical expertise, leadership capability, and a strategic mindset.
• Expert‑level knowledge of ESRI GIS, SAP PM, and Salesforce asset and work data models, supported by a relevant degree or professional qualification and experience in an asset‑intensive environment.
• Strong leadership in data design, governance, and change management, with a strategic understanding of how asset and work data support business objectives.
• Excellent people management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead teams, influence decisions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Proven experience in planning, project delivery, financial oversight, and organisational change through data transformation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary from £78,250 to £85,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Car Allowance £5,800 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Private Medical Health Care.
• Access to a wide range of benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances, such as annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Base location: Clearwater Court, Reading (RG1 8DB) - hybrid.

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.