Head of Wastewater
Role Description
The Head of Wastwater will lead and manage the Wastewater Production Line with responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of wastewater services throughout Northern Ireland to meet demanding economic, regulatory, environmental, customer service standards and budget management responsibility of circa £50 million.
They will lead and provide strategic direction to circa 200 employees throughout Northern Ireland during cycles of significant change and continuous improvement alongside the potential integration of PPP operational activity.
The Head of Wastewater will be responsible for all Wastewater Production Line activities from Sink to Sea and the delivery of wastewater services to customers in Northern Ireland.
Please refer to the Candidate Brief below for further details of role responsibilities.
Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1. Possess a third level qualification, in a relevant discipline, and a minimum of five years’ experience in a senior management role leading and managing operational/ customer service delivery in a water/ wastewater utility.
OR (in the absence of a 3rd level qualification)
Eight years’ experience in a senior management role leading and managing operational/ customer service delivery in a water/ wastewater utility.
2. Demonstrable relevant expertise in, and experience of Wastewater processes from sink to sea, sludge treatment and related Customer issues.
3. Demonstrable relevant experience of developing and fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders to influence at a senior level.
4. Demonstrable record of successful achievement in a leading role in the management of a substantial change programme delivering business benefits.
5. Demonstrable relevant experience of strategic planning with an ability to contribute to strategic debates and influence company-wide strategies and policies.
Salary
This role offers a competitive remuneration package. Salary will be confirmed with the successful candidate on appointment.
Location
Westland, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE.
What we Offer
- Generous annual leave and public/privilege holidays
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Hybrid Working (applicable to some of our roles after three months following onboarding and training)
- Occupational sick pay
- Employee assistance programmes
- Cycle to work scheme
- One of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in NI
Award winning health and wellbeing programme which focuses on supporting four key area of employee health; Physical, Mental, Social and Financial
How to Apply
To submit your application, please click APPLY NOW.
For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief from the Additional Documents section below.
Closing date for submission of Applications: 10am, Monday 11th November 2024
Interview date: Monday 2nd December & Tuesday 3rd December (if required)