Water Resources Regulation Analyst

Do you have a desire to advance your career within the environment and water industry? Are you interested in a role that leads on Wessex Water's abstraction licence regulatory obligations and reputation? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join our Tactical Water Resources team. This key role is an exciting opportunity to influence the mitigation of risks to compliance and to improve regulatory performance. This role is ideal for someone with knowledge of the water industry who has a keen eye for detail and an interest in data analysis and compliance. What you'll do You'll be joining a team of professionals to support the tactical planning of water resources throughout the year and provide accurate and essential data that will underpin plans and decision-making. The main functions of this role are:

• leading on fulfilling abstraction compliance regulatory obligations and supporting the business to improve performance and to directly impact our reputation
• ensuring the accuracy of the company's data management system to complete regulatory abstraction returns
• leading on responding to compliance incidents and coordinating with others to mitigate the risks of environmental impact
• identifying current and emerging risks to compliance and playing a key role in communication with the wider business and implementing mitigation strategies
• compiling data for various performance commitments within the Annual Performance Review and ensuring audit records are maintained.
This role also provides key support to the wider functions of the Tactical Water Resources team which will include:
• reporting outages and several other company performance commitments
• accurately calculating the company's water into supply data to feed into the internal water resource planning programme to meet demand across our region
• tracking and communicating our water resource position and hydrometric data and ensuring we are drought-ready by assisting with drought permit readiness.
  
  This role is data-focused, however, good communication skills and attention to detail are key to this role.
To be successful in this role and to effectively manage our water supply data and compliance, we are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:
• degree qualified in a science/water-related degree
• basic knowledge of water company operations and water supply sources
• at least two years of experience working within the water industry
• proficiency in a range of Microsoft packages and specifically an advanced Excel user
• programming skills such as R Studio would be an advantage
• a keen eye for attention to detail and the ability to perform accurate data analysis
• excellent communication skills and the confidence to relay technical information to wider audiences within the business.
  
  YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:
• Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
• Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.
Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.


• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.