Location
Hybrid - Flexible within the Thames Water Region, based at Clearwater Court.

Hours
Monday - Friday, 36 hours per week.

Salary
£31,755 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Pro-rata holiday pay.

About the Role
We are seeking an Environmental Incident Advisor to join our busy team and contribute directly to a key area of Thames Water’s turnaround plan. In this role, you will have the ability to influence and improve our environmental performance by minimising the impact of Thames Water’s operations on the environment. Your primary responsibility will be to thoroughly investigate and report on environmental incidents. By understanding the underlying issues, you will drive event learning throughout the business through critical analysis and scrutiny of environmental and operational data.

You will influence colleagues to change ways of working to improve operational performance and reduce environmental harm. A key part of your role will be to engage and collaborate with the Environment Agency through effective and influential written communication, ensuring accurate and timely information is provided. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to progress your career, enhance your skills, support colleagues, and apply your knowledge of data to solve practical problems. Your insights will help drive improvements across the business and contribute to our turnaround plan.

Key activities include investigating environmental incidents and technical documents for the regulator, interpreting and analysing scientific reports and data, conducting root cause analysis to identify event learning, responding to information requests from stakeholders, coaching team members, and contributing to pollution reduction initiatives.

This is a 4-month fixed term contract.

Experience
Previous experience in utilities or an environmental role and/or working with regulatory bodies is advantageous but not essential.

About you
- Strong communication skills, both written (including report writing) and verbal.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Curious and proactive, using initiative.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Passionate about the environment and keen to make a difference.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Awareness and understanding of key Environmental Legislation or Regulations (e.g. CICS, 16_02) is desirable.
- Understanding of waste network and waste treatment operations is desirable but not essential.
- A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required, but a willingness to learn and develop in the role is essential.