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

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£88,385 per annum

About the Role
Join Ofwat’s RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Director of Water Supply. You will lead Ofwat's Water Supply team, supporting the RAPID gated process and tracking the delivery of PR24 investment. You will be responsible for a technical team focused on water company investment planning and the delivery of water supplies from source to tap. Your responsibilities include developing and delivering Ofwat's water supply policy covering water resources, treatment, and distribution; managing the gated process for the RAPID Strategic Resource Options (SROs); coordinating demand management including the smart meter delivery group and water efficiency lab; and engaging with regulators such as the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, and the Drinking Water Inspectorate, as well as government stakeholders. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the sustainability and resilience of water resources. If you are passionate about leading innovative programmes and inspiring teams, this is your chance to help shape the future of water and make a positive difference.

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 a bold new direction that brings together expertise across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We collaborate with government and other regulators to establish a new body for England, combining strengths with the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England, while continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. Our mission remains to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment.

Why You Should 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, providing autonomy and support to perform at your best.
- Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working with a culture built on trust, flexibility, and collaboration.
- Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working from home combined with in-person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices.
- Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%.
- 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 goods and services including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and gym memberships.
- 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.

Experience
- Strong policy development skills and relevant experience in regulation, planning, and infrastructure development.
- Proven ability to manage a complex portfolio of work with a high degree of autonomy and deliver an ambitious agenda.
- Experience using appropriate tools and techniques to drive successful delivery of programmes and projects.

About You
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, engage, and empower teams to make their best contribution.
- Outstanding communication skills, capable of explaining and interrogating technical aspects in a way that resonates with diverse audiences.
- Good understanding of the external environment in which Ofwat operates, with the ability to relate strategy and work to the interests of key stakeholders.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant professional experience and skills in water regulation, planning, and infrastructure development are essential.