Regulatory Reporting Business Partner

In Strategy and External Affairs, we are responsible for shaping and embedding a strategy which delivers for our customers, communities and the environment. We manage relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators and policymakers, building trust to allow Thames Water to achieve its ambitions.

We are an energetic and vibrant team with plenty of opportunities to develop and challenge yourself, to get involved, learn and grow within the role. We are at the heart of many changes within Thames Water and there is the possibility for plenty of exposure to a variety of areas in Thames Water.

This is an exciting role with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance. You will provide expert support and oversight to relevant business functions in the production and provision of both regular and ad hoc reports to Thames Water's external regulators. 

What you will be doing as a Regulatory Reporting Business Partner

• Self-educating to become regulatory experts in the areas assigned to them.
• Acting as a proxy for our external regulators, Ofwat, the Environment Agency and Drinking Water Inspectorate, by specifying and providing expert support and advice to business units on what is required to meet Thames Water's external reporting requirements.
• Assisting in the preparation of regulatory compliance submissions, as necessary.
• Interfacing between Thames Water and its external regulators on key matters of regulatory reporting so that overall reporting requirements are clear and met.
• Influencing both, internally and externally, such that regulatory outcomes are aligned with our corporate aims, objectives and transformation plan.
• Partnering with business functions to make sure that relevant price review reporting requirements are adopted to achieve appropriate outcomes.
• Acting as internal ‘client’ with relevant business functions to identify and resolve potential issues with ad-hoc and year-end reporting.
• Working with the providers of internal regulatory monthly reporting providers so that ‘in-year’ reporting risks are appropriately identified and resolved.

What you should bring to the role

• Excellent communication skills – including verbal, written and presenting to a group.
• Strong Stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence outcomes.
• Previous relevant experience in a regulated industry.
• Strong Excel and Word skills. Sharepoint knowledge is a benefit.
• Good prioritisation and organisation skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
• Quality-focused, must be accurate and have attention to detail.
• A can-do attitude and strong planning experience with a proven ability to pull together different workstreams. 

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - £43,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Annual Leave 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

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. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

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.