Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Services Region: Vistry Services Department: Strategic Land Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Brentwood, Essex Date Posted: 15.05.2025 We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Project Director to join our team within Vistry Services Strategic Land, at our Brentwood office and on-site in Chelmsford. As our Associate Project Director, you will be responsible for the ongoing delivery of our flagship project at Beaulieu to completion, responsible for budget control, on-site infrastructure delivery and project management. Additionally, project lead for a number of smaller sites, as well as Technical/Development support for the wider Strategic Land team. The role will suit an experienced Technical/Construction/Development specialist with a history of successfully delivering complex consortium projects at scale, focused on the on-site technical/engineering delivery. This position will report to the Head of Technical. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality 5 GCSEs to include Maths and English Experience in the provision of strategic infrastructure History of delivery from land acquisition to adoption Experience of financial modelling and budget control An ability to prioritize and delegate as appropriate A general background knowledge in development, civil and project management Excellent knowledge of Section 38, 104 and 278 Adoption Agreements Procuring multi-utility packages and an understanding of statutory service wayleaves and easements An understanding of contract procurement under ICC and NEC forms of contract Excellent communication and project management Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across all internal and external parties Highly organized, motivated and goal-orientated Full diving licence Desirable Degree in appropriate field Membership of a professional body Confident in their own abilities Can make informed decisions under pressure Ability to see opportunities to value engineer where opportunities arise Working knowledge of Health and Safety best practice Prince 2 Foundation/Practitioner More about the Associate Project Director role Project Lead for a flagship scheme with significant infrastructure delivery and oversight of 2 on-site Project Managers. The delivery of primary infrastructure to serve both internal and external land sales across our portfolio. Taking responsibility for and supporting the cost consultant and contract administrator and working with NEC and ICC forms of contract with a Principal Contractor. Manage, review and maintain the financial viability of each development and ensure technical budgets and cost to completes are forecast and robustly controlled, whilst liaising with the Financial Analysis team feeding into longer term budgets and forecasts. Lead and support a Vistry team where necessary in the delivery, maintenance and adoption of roads, drainage and open spaces. Programme, risk and opportunity registers and exit strategies are to be maintained in the agreed Strategic Land format for regular review. Ensure all contractual and legal requirements are logged, tracked and delivered for allocated developments. Secure pre and post start activities and planning conditions to be discharged via liaison with the Planning Team, Land Team and Local Planning Officer. Secure internal governance approval and ensure that all other necessary permissions have been applied for and secured to prevent delays occurring to start on site and project delivery. Work collaboratively with Vistry operating regions and other housebuilders, to enable their housebuilding delivery through efficient sitewide project management. Provide visibility across Vistry Group and operating Regions as to progress against target milestones. Manage consultant expenditure within the project budget. Show a strong team ethic within a multi-skilled Strategic Land team, demonstrating Vistry's core values of Integrity, Caring and Quality. Be an ambassador for Vistry and Strategic Land to our customers, subcontractors, statutory authorities and the general public. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation,â and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Services Region: Vistry Services Department: Strategic Land Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Brentwood, Essex Date Posted: 15.05.2025 We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Project Director to join our team within Vistry Services Strategic Land, at our Brentwood office and on-site in Chelmsford. As our Associate Project Director, you will be responsible for the ongoing delivery of our flagship project at Beaulieu to completion, responsible for budget control, on-site infrastructure delivery and project management. Additionally, project lead for a number of smaller sites, as well as Technical/Development support for the wider Strategic Land team. The role will suit an experienced Technical/Construction/Development specialist with a history of successfully delivering complex consortium projects at scale, focused on the on-site technical/engineering delivery. This position will report to the Head of Technical. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality 5 GCSEs to include Maths and English Experience in the provision of strategic infrastructure History of delivery from land acquisition to adoption Experience of financial modelling and budget control An ability to prioritize and delegate as appropriate A general background knowledge in development, civil and project management Excellent knowledge of Section 38, 104 and 278 Adoption Agreements Procuring multi-utility packages and an understanding of statutory service wayleaves and easements An understanding of contract procurement under ICC and NEC forms of contract Excellent communication and project management Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across all internal and external parties Highly organized, motivated and goal-orientated Full diving licence Desirable Degree in appropriate field Membership of a professional body Confident in their own abilities Can make informed decisions under pressure Ability to see opportunities to value engineer where opportunities arise Working knowledge of Health and Safety best practice Prince 2 Foundation/Practitioner More about the Associate Project Director role Project Lead for a flagship scheme with significant infrastructure delivery and oversight of 2 on-site Project Managers. The delivery of primary infrastructure to serve both internal and external land sales across our portfolio. Taking responsibility for and supporting the cost consultant and contract administrator and working with NEC and ICC forms of contract with a Principal Contractor. Manage, review and maintain the financial viability of each development and ensure technical budgets and cost to completes are forecast and robustly controlled, whilst liaising with the Financial Analysis team feeding into longer term budgets and forecasts. Lead and support a Vistry team where necessary in the delivery, maintenance and adoption of roads, drainage and open spaces. Programme, risk and opportunity registers and exit strategies are to be maintained in the agreed Strategic Land format for regular review. Ensure all contractual and legal requirements are logged, tracked and delivered for allocated developments. Secure pre and post start activities and planning conditions to be discharged via liaison with the Planning Team, Land Team and Local Planning Officer. Secure internal governance approval and ensure that all other necessary permissions have been applied for and secured to prevent delays occurring to start on site and project delivery. Work collaboratively with Vistry operating regions and other housebuilders, to enable their housebuilding delivery through efficient sitewide project management. Provide visibility across Vistry Group and operating Regions as to progress against target milestones. Manage consultant expenditure within the project budget. Show a strong team ethic within a multi-skilled Strategic Land team, demonstrating Vistry's core values of Integrity, Caring and Quality. Be an ambassador for Vistry and Strategic Land to our customers, subcontractors, statutory authorities and the general public. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation,â and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday
Job title: Asset Management Specialist Position type: Permanent Job reference: 425623 No. Vacancies: 1 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £50,000 Closing date: 23.55pm Tuesday 23rd September 2025 About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Senior Associate - Asset Management and Operational Resilience role sits within the Sector Performance Directorate. The Sector Performance Directorate supports Ofwat's objective to be an assertive voice in strategic and investment decision making for the sector, working with other regulators and governments by shaping the future direction and transformation of the sector through alignment with government and other stakeholders, and leading innovation. The Directorate drives up sector and company performance by regularly, visibly, and proactively challenging companies on their performance, using data and operational expertise. The Asset Management Specialist role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. This role centres on providing expert advice on assets, asset management, asset health, and operational resilience. You will work with others to develop policy solutions to address resilience challenges in the water sector and take ownership of project delivery. This includes defining and delivering a scope of work within agreed timelines, budgets, and contract parameters. A key aspect of the team's work involves influencing the sector to improve its asset management capability and understanding of Operational Resilience. Previous key publications in this area include our Asset Management Maturity Assessment and Operational Resilience Discussion Paper . Your key activities within the team are outlined in the next section (Key Deliverables). You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working independently and taking responsibility for your work areas. As a Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to develop and consolidate your skills, exercising sound judgement aligned with our strategy and ways of working. About You Experience, skills and knowledge 1. Lead criterion: Experience in an area such as capital programme delivery, operations, asset management, business planning and/or water business operation or management. 2. A current understanding of asset management practice, including wastewater and/or water assets and their operation. 3. Understanding of water sector resilience, including asset health, and of quantitative and/or qualitative ways of measuring performance in this area. 4. Experience of project delivery, including contract management and leading complex projects including multiple stakeholders. 5. Demonstrable ability to analyse data and complex information and use multiple sources of information to solve problems. 6. Experience of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 7. Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Why Join Us • People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. • Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. • Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. • Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. You can find further details about pension schemes under Terms and Conditions in the Candidate Pack. • 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. • Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. • Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. • Up to 3 volunteering days per year. • Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. • Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
Job title: Asset Management Specialist Position type: Permanent Job reference: 425623 No. Vacancies: 1 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £50,000 Closing date: 23.55pm Tuesday 23rd September 2025 About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Senior Associate - Asset Management and Operational Resilience role sits within the Sector Performance Directorate. The Sector Performance Directorate supports Ofwat's objective to be an assertive voice in strategic and investment decision making for the sector, working with other regulators and governments by shaping the future direction and transformation of the sector through alignment with government and other stakeholders, and leading innovation. The Directorate drives up sector and company performance by regularly, visibly, and proactively challenging companies on their performance, using data and operational expertise. The Asset Management Specialist role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. This role centres on providing expert advice on assets, asset management, asset health, and operational resilience. You will work with others to develop policy solutions to address resilience challenges in the water sector and take ownership of project delivery. This includes defining and delivering a scope of work within agreed timelines, budgets, and contract parameters. A key aspect of the team's work involves influencing the sector to improve its asset management capability and understanding of Operational Resilience. Previous key publications in this area include our Asset Management Maturity Assessment and Operational Resilience Discussion Paper . Your key activities within the team are outlined in the next section (Key Deliverables). You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working independently and taking responsibility for your work areas. As a Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to develop and consolidate your skills, exercising sound judgement aligned with our strategy and ways of working. About You Experience, skills and knowledge 1. Lead criterion: Experience in an area such as capital programme delivery, operations, asset management, business planning and/or water business operation or management. 2. A current understanding of asset management practice, including wastewater and/or water assets and their operation. 3. Understanding of water sector resilience, including asset health, and of quantitative and/or qualitative ways of measuring performance in this area. 4. Experience of project delivery, including contract management and leading complex projects including multiple stakeholders. 5. Demonstrable ability to analyse data and complex information and use multiple sources of information to solve problems. 6. Experience of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 7. Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Why Join Us • People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. • Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. • Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. • Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. You can find further details about pension schemes under Terms and Conditions in the Candidate Pack. • 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. • Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. • Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. • Up to 3 volunteering days per year. • Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. • Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Job title: Asset Management Specialist Position type: Permanent Job reference: 425623 No. Vacancies: 1 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £50,000 Closing date: 23.55pm Tuesday 23rd September 2025 About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Senior Associate - Asset Management and Operational Resilience role sits within the Sector Performance Directorate. The Sector Performance Directorate supports Ofwat's objective to be an assertive voice in strategic and investment decision making for the sector, working with other regulators and governments by shaping the future direction and transformation of the sector through alignment with government and other stakeholders, and leading innovation. The Directorate drives up sector and company performance by regularly, visibly, and proactively challenging companies on their performance, using data and operational expertise. The Asset Management Specialist role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. This role centres on providing expert advice on assets, asset management, asset health, and operational resilience. You will work with others to develop policy solutions to address resilience challenges in the water sector and take ownership of project delivery. This includes defining and delivering a scope of work within agreed timelines, budgets, and contract parameters. A key aspect of the team's work involves influencing the sector to improve its asset management capability and understanding of Operational Resilience. Previous key publications in this area include our Asset Management Maturity Assessment and Operational Resilience Discussion Paper . Your key activities within the team are outlined in the next section (Key Deliverables). You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working independently and taking responsibility for your work areas. As a Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to develop and consolidate your skills, exercising sound judgement aligned with our strategy and ways of working. About You Experience, skills and knowledge 1. Lead criterion: Experience in an area such as capital programme delivery, operations, asset management, business planning and/or water business operation or management. 2. A current understanding of asset management practice, including wastewater and/or water assets and their operation. 3. Understanding of water sector resilience, including asset health, and of quantitative and/or qualitative ways of measuring performance in this area. 4. Experience of project delivery, including contract management and leading complex projects including multiple stakeholders. 5. Demonstrable ability to analyse data and complex information and use multiple sources of information to solve problems. 6. Experience of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 7. Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Why Join Us • People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. • Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. • Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. • Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. You can find further details about pension schemes under Terms and Conditions in the Candidate Pack. • 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. • Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. • Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. • Up to 3 volunteering days per year. • Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. • Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
Job title: Asset Management Specialist Position type: Permanent Job reference: 425623 No. Vacancies: 1 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £50,000 Closing date: 23.55pm Tuesday 23rd September 2025 About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Senior Associate - Asset Management and Operational Resilience role sits within the Sector Performance Directorate. The Sector Performance Directorate supports Ofwat's objective to be an assertive voice in strategic and investment decision making for the sector, working with other regulators and governments by shaping the future direction and transformation of the sector through alignment with government and other stakeholders, and leading innovation. The Directorate drives up sector and company performance by regularly, visibly, and proactively challenging companies on their performance, using data and operational expertise. The Asset Management Specialist role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. This role centres on providing expert advice on assets, asset management, asset health, and operational resilience. You will work with others to develop policy solutions to address resilience challenges in the water sector and take ownership of project delivery. This includes defining and delivering a scope of work within agreed timelines, budgets, and contract parameters. A key aspect of the team's work involves influencing the sector to improve its asset management capability and understanding of Operational Resilience. Previous key publications in this area include our Asset Management Maturity Assessment and Operational Resilience Discussion Paper . Your key activities within the team are outlined in the next section (Key Deliverables). You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working independently and taking responsibility for your work areas. As a Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to develop and consolidate your skills, exercising sound judgement aligned with our strategy and ways of working. About You Experience, skills and knowledge 1. Lead criterion: Experience in an area such as capital programme delivery, operations, asset management, business planning and/or water business operation or management. 2. A current understanding of asset management practice, including wastewater and/or water assets and their operation. 3. Understanding of water sector resilience, including asset health, and of quantitative and/or qualitative ways of measuring performance in this area. 4. Experience of project delivery, including contract management and leading complex projects including multiple stakeholders. 5. Demonstrable ability to analyse data and complex information and use multiple sources of information to solve problems. 6. Experience of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 7. Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Why Join Us • People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. • Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. • Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. • Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. You can find further details about pension schemes under Terms and Conditions in the Candidate Pack. • 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. • Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. • Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. • Up to 3 volunteering days per year. • Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. • Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Job title: Asset Management Specialist Position type: Permanent Job reference: 425623 No. Vacancies: 1 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £50,000 Closing date: 23.55pm Tuesday 23rd September 2025 About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission's final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We're also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Senior Associate - Asset Management and Operational Resilience role sits within the Sector Performance Directorate. The Sector Performance Directorate supports Ofwat's objective to be an assertive voice in strategic and investment decision making for the sector, working with other regulators and governments by shaping the future direction and transformation of the sector through alignment with government and other stakeholders, and leading innovation. The Directorate drives up sector and company performance by regularly, visibly, and proactively challenging companies on their performance, using data and operational expertise. The Asset Management Specialist role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. This role centres on providing expert advice on assets, asset management, asset health, and operational resilience. You will work with others to develop policy solutions to address resilience challenges in the water sector and take ownership of project delivery. This includes defining and delivering a scope of work within agreed timelines, budgets, and contract parameters. A key aspect of the team's work involves influencing the sector to improve its asset management capability and understanding of Operational Resilience. Previous key publications in this area include our Asset Management Maturity Assessment and Operational Resilience Discussion Paper . Your key activities within the team are outlined in the next section (Key Deliverables). You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working independently and taking responsibility for your work areas. As a Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to develop and consolidate your skills, exercising sound judgement aligned with our strategy and ways of working. About You Experience, skills and knowledge 1. Lead criterion: Experience in an area such as capital programme delivery, operations, asset management, business planning and/or water business operation or management. 2. A current understanding of asset management practice, including wastewater and/or water assets and their operation. 3. Understanding of water sector resilience, including asset health, and of quantitative and/or qualitative ways of measuring performance in this area. 4. Experience of project delivery, including contract management and leading complex projects including multiple stakeholders. 5. Demonstrable ability to analyse data and complex information and use multiple sources of information to solve problems. 6. Experience of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 7. Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Why Join Us • People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. • Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. • Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. • Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. You can find further details about pension schemes under Terms and Conditions in the Candidate Pack. • 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. • Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. • Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. • Up to 3 volunteering days per year. • Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. • Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life.
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
Job title: Asset Management Specialist Position type: Permanent Job reference: 425623 No. Vacancies: 1 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £50,000 Closing date: 23.55pm Tuesday 23rd September 2025 About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission's final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We're also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Senior Associate - Asset Management and Operational Resilience role sits within the Sector Performance Directorate. The Sector Performance Directorate supports Ofwat's objective to be an assertive voice in strategic and investment decision making for the sector, working with other regulators and governments by shaping the future direction and transformation of the sector through alignment with government and other stakeholders, and leading innovation. The Directorate drives up sector and company performance by regularly, visibly, and proactively challenging companies on their performance, using data and operational expertise. The Asset Management Specialist role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. This role centres on providing expert advice on assets, asset management, asset health, and operational resilience. You will work with others to develop policy solutions to address resilience challenges in the water sector and take ownership of project delivery. This includes defining and delivering a scope of work within agreed timelines, budgets, and contract parameters. A key aspect of the team's work involves influencing the sector to improve its asset management capability and understanding of Operational Resilience. Previous key publications in this area include our Asset Management Maturity Assessment and Operational Resilience Discussion Paper . Your key activities within the team are outlined in the next section (Key Deliverables). You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working independently and taking responsibility for your work areas. As a Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to develop and consolidate your skills, exercising sound judgement aligned with our strategy and ways of working. About You Experience, skills and knowledge 1. Lead criterion: Experience in an area such as capital programme delivery, operations, asset management, business planning and/or water business operation or management. 2. A current understanding of asset management practice, including wastewater and/or water assets and their operation. 3. Understanding of water sector resilience, including asset health, and of quantitative and/or qualitative ways of measuring performance in this area. 4. Experience of project delivery, including contract management and leading complex projects including multiple stakeholders. 5. Demonstrable ability to analyse data and complex information and use multiple sources of information to solve problems. 6. Experience of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 7. Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Why Join Us • People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. • Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. • Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. • Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. You can find further details about pension schemes under Terms and Conditions in the Candidate Pack. • 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. • Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. • Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. • Up to 3 volunteering days per year. • Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. • Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life.
Finance Manager Location : Colchester Working Hours : Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 Employment Type : Full-time, Permanent Hybrid Working : 2 days per week remote Salary : Up to 50,000 per annum Ashley Kate is delighted to be partnering with a leading FMCG business in the search for a proactive and commercially minded Finance Manager . This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of the financial performance of AFF, with a strong focus on production P&L and strategic business partnering. Reporting directly to the Head of Business Finance, this role offers broad responsibilities without direct line management. Key Responsibilities Lead the production and ownership of the full P&L, annual budgeting, and three-year strategic business planning. Deliver insightful performance analysis and regular reporting to senior stakeholders. Act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, including the Procurement and Supply Chain Director and Head Office teams. Drive enhanced variance analysis and implement robust controls across yield, wastage, labour, and operational costs. Support internal financial controls including database management, timesheet accuracy, and forecasting processes. Contribute to cross-site projects focused on process optimisation, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. Manage capital expenditure processes and ensure effective ROI tracking and reporting. Skills & Experience Part or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA preferred; candidates qualified by experience will also be considered. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential; experience with Power BI is highly desirable. Prior experience in WIP accounting or within an FMCG environment is strongly advantageous. Self-motivated and confident working independently as the on-site finance expert. Proven ability to solve complex problems and make sound financial decisions in a fast-paced, variable environment. Comfortable working in a small office setting within a dynamic industry. What's in It for You Competitive salary up to 50,000 per annum. Annual bonus scheme. Comprehensive benefits package including: Life Assurance: 3x basic salary. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support including remote GP access. Annual Leave: 33 days including bank holidays, with service-based increases and holiday purchase options. Training & Development: Tailored induction and ongoing learning opportunities. Employee Discounts: Access to retail savings, salary finance schemes, and wellness benefits. Additional Perks: Recognition awards, engagement events, volunteering days, and attendance incentives. Interested? Please get in touch with or please call (phone number removed) for more information. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Finance Manager Location : Colchester Working Hours : Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 Employment Type : Full-time, Permanent Hybrid Working : 2 days per week remote Salary : Up to 50,000 per annum Ashley Kate is delighted to be partnering with a leading FMCG business in the search for a proactive and commercially minded Finance Manager . This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of the financial performance of AFF, with a strong focus on production P&L and strategic business partnering. Reporting directly to the Head of Business Finance, this role offers broad responsibilities without direct line management. Key Responsibilities Lead the production and ownership of the full P&L, annual budgeting, and three-year strategic business planning. Deliver insightful performance analysis and regular reporting to senior stakeholders. Act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, including the Procurement and Supply Chain Director and Head Office teams. Drive enhanced variance analysis and implement robust controls across yield, wastage, labour, and operational costs. Support internal financial controls including database management, timesheet accuracy, and forecasting processes. Contribute to cross-site projects focused on process optimisation, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. Manage capital expenditure processes and ensure effective ROI tracking and reporting. Skills & Experience Part or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA preferred; candidates qualified by experience will also be considered. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential; experience with Power BI is highly desirable. Prior experience in WIP accounting or within an FMCG environment is strongly advantageous. Self-motivated and confident working independently as the on-site finance expert. Proven ability to solve complex problems and make sound financial decisions in a fast-paced, variable environment. Comfortable working in a small office setting within a dynamic industry. What's in It for You Competitive salary up to 50,000 per annum. Annual bonus scheme. Comprehensive benefits package including: Life Assurance: 3x basic salary. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support including remote GP access. Annual Leave: 33 days including bank holidays, with service-based increases and holiday purchase options. Training & Development: Tailored induction and ongoing learning opportunities. Employee Discounts: Access to retail savings, salary finance schemes, and wellness benefits. Additional Perks: Recognition awards, engagement events, volunteering days, and attendance incentives. Interested? Please get in touch with or please call (phone number removed) for more information. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
