Scientific Officer (Operations) 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

The Water Quality operations team ensures the supply of safe and wholesome water to our customers. The role of scientific officer involves in supporting a variety of other teams in the decision-making process for smooth operations to guarantee quantity and quality of the water supplied.,

• As scientific officer you will help oversee a variety of activities occurring at our operational sites. You will have full visibility of sample results and projects and will combine them to assess a variety of jobs and ensure these are satisfactorily completed.
• Attend on site visits to carry out audits and inspections.
• Decide on and approve what samples are taken and for what parameters.
• Compile data and provide informative commentary for reports.
• Decide on and approve what actions are taken following a water quality issue.
• Support the Operations Scientist to respond to all water quality-related calls concerning production and supply issues, distribution network issues, sampling failures and incidents phoned through from the customer call centres.
• Liaise with stakeholders internally and externally, representing the business in a positive and professional manner.
• Support the delivery of projects within Water Quality Services, managing projects to time and quality, and managing risk.
• Support the Water Quality Services team in delivering water quality related training at all levels within the company and for external groups.
• Deputise for the Operations Scientist.
Recruitment Process: Once you have submitted your application, you will receive email notification of receipt. If you are successful at shortlisting, the Talent Acquisition Partner managing this position will be in touch to discuss in detail the next steps in the recruitment process and what to expect.

Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.


• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hours of work: 08:00am - 16:00pm (Monday to Thursday) 08:00am - 15:30pm - (Friday)
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
• Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
• Annual leave from 23 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• A Celebration Day in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
• A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
• We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
• Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
• Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
• Life Assurance.
• Disability confident (if you need to apply through a different format, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner for this role)