Compliance Team Manager

We are seeking a Compliance Team Manager to join our Renewals and Logistics team. This department is responsible for undertaking audits, identifying areas of improvement and ensuring compliance with Thames Water’s asset standards and contract requirements and lead the team to ensure requirements are met.

To proactively engage with the business to assist with improvements in contract and asset compliance.

What you’ll be doing as a Compliance Team Manager

• Team Management - Responsible for a team of 9.
• Identifying areas for improvement with recommended solutions developed and assisting relevant departments with implementation.
• Working closely with Contract & Operational Managers to drive performance and improvements.
• Undertaking regular report creation and distribution.

This role is a Hybrid position based out of Clearwater Court, Reading.
This position is a Fixed Term Contract until July 2026, maternity cover.
Working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

• Experience in People Management
• Process management & improvement skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels – facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong MS Office skills
• Self-motivated and analytical with excellent attention to detail is essential
• Experience in Clean Water is desirable

What’s in it for you?

• Offering between £42,000 to £46,000 per annum depending on experience and skills
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Generous contributory pension.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world's water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.