Catchment Manager

We have an amazing opportunity to join the Waste Operations Team as an Operations Manager.  This role is based at Greenwich and is responsible for some of our largest and prestigious assets in the wastewater network. 

The role also has key interfaces and accountabilities with the new super sewer, Tideway Tunnel as we go into a historic time of commissioning.

As the Operations Manager you will lead a team to provide an essential service to our customers in South London and have a key role in protecting the environment.  You will be responsible to manage the performance of the team, drive change and develop the team.

What you’ll be doing as the Operations Manager

• Responsible for the performance, operation and maintenance of the pumping stations and the sewage network in South London.
• Promote and drive a proactive H&S culture within your team, ensuring high standards are met.
• Leading a team of 25 Managers and Technicians to deliver an essential customer service and protecting the environment.
• Responsible for Stakeholder and customer management associated with the management of the operational sites.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to drive forward our turnaround plan focusing on the environment.

What should you bring to the role?

• Proven working experience of successfully managing an operational team, being able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to develop, coach, motivate and engage a team.
• Experience in leading a strong Health & Safety culture, driving and creating an environment where good practices are a way of everyday life.
• A leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of collaborative working and building teams. 
• Strategic planning to create continuous improvement plans to provide future resilience to the operation and the team.

• Previous experience in the Water Industry is preferable, but not essential as there are many transferable skills to the role form other industries such as production, manufacturing, transport, military, recycling, logistics, engineering etc

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) 
• Car allowance
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.