Pollution Coordinator

Thames Water have an exciting new opportunity within our waste networks team in North London for a dedicated and skilled Pollution Coordinator.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and mitigating pollution incidents across the Thames Water network, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and driving initiatives to protect water quality and natural resources.

The Pollution Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating pollution response efforts and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver sustainable environmental solutions.

• Base Location: North London- Beckton STW, IG11 0AD.
• Working Hours: 38 Hours per week (Mon – Fri) 8am-4pm.
• Full UK Driving License Required.

What you will be doing as a Pollution Coordinator

• Lead and coordinate response efforts to pollution incidents, ensuring a timely and efficient resolution.
• Collaborate with local authorities, regulators, and emergency services to manage and mitigate environmental risks.
• Ensure that all pollution incidents are documented accurately, and that appropriate corrective actions are implemented to prevent reoccurrence.
• Monitor water quality and pollution levels across the Thames Water network.
• Prepare detailed reports on pollution incidents, environmental compliance, and mitigation measures.
• Assist in the preparation of environmental assessments and audits to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies and preventative measures to minimise pollution risks.
• Recommend best practices for pollution prevention and waste management across operations.
• Stay updated on the latest environmental regulations, pollution control technologies, and industry standards.
• Suggest innovative solutions to improve environmental performance and reduce the impact of pollution.
• Work with regulatory bodies, local communities, and environmental organisations to ensure compliance with environmental legislation and guidelines.
• Support public communication regarding pollution events, helping to manage perceptions and offer transparency.

We are looking for you to have:

• Proven experience in pollution control, environmental management, or a similar field.
• A degree in a scientific or environmental field is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary from £35,000 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)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Pension: Maximum of 12% = 2x employee contribution.
• Performance Related Pay Plan (PRPP): Max (of salary) = 10%. On Target (of salary) = 5%.
• 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's 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 a 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 and meet colleagues.

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.