Location
Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working

Hours
Full Time - standard office hours with hybrid working flexibility

Salary
£38,764 - £44,000 per annum

About the Role
Join Ofwat’s Business Retail Market Team as a Regulatory Economist in the Environment Team on a fixed-term basis providing maternity cover. Ofwat is the Water Services Regulation Authority responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to delivering environmental policy objectives, focusing on climate change mitigation and adaptation within the water sector.

As a Climate Change Specialist, you will develop and implement Ofwat’s approach to climate change, including reporting metrics, and engage with key stakeholders such as water companies, government officials, environmental groups, and other regulators. You will provide expert advice, represent Ofwat’s policies, and embed climate change considerations across the organisation’s work. This varied role combines policy development, systems thinking, project management, and stakeholder engagement to help shape the future of water and environmental outcomes.

Key responsibilities include developing climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, influencing strategic policy relationships, collaborating across teams and sectors, and seeking innovative solutions beyond the water sector to address environmental challenges.

Experience
Proven experience in climate change policy, environmental issues within the water sector, or related regulatory environments. Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse stakeholders including government, regulators, and industry partners.

About you
Passionate about environmental sustainability and climate change. Strong communicator with the ability to provide clear advice and represent organisational policies effectively. Collaborative, flexible, and able to work at pace across multiple teams and workstreams. Innovative thinker who looks beyond traditional sectors to find novel solutions to environmental challenges.

Qualifications
A relevant degree or professional qualification in environmental science, policy, economics, or a related discipline is desirable. Membership of relevant professional bodies may be supported by Ofwat.