Principal Sponsor
41495
£76,000 - £96,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Reading, Berkshire
Engineering And Technical
Posted 16 hours ago
Expires In 28 Days
Job Description
What you’ll be doing as a Principal Sponsor
This role will ensure that through the end-to-end lifecycle process, there is a line of sight from planning investment to outcomes set out in the business plan. The role will also ensure the associated risks within the sub-programmes across the business are being addressed, providing the opportunity to be more joined up in our planning and delivery.
You will be:
- Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the relevant sub-programmes Intent to time, cost & quality.
- Responsible for the investment within the multi-AMP plans and programmes to release the expected benefits.
- Supporting the implementation of the new Sponsorship function across sub-programmes, embedding best practices into the approach.
- Owning the business case of several sub-programmes and ensuring they remain aligned to strategic objectives, final determination, and Thames Water’s Vision 2050.
- Supporting the development of future price reviews and other regulatory submissions, along with any interim applications, submissions and determinations as required.
- Engaging with key internal and external stakeholders to build support and alignment for the sub-programme.
- Demonstrating behaviours and values to resolve conflict and deal with competing priorities in a challenging environment.
- Responsible for tracking the progress and performance of the programmes against their intent and recommending intervention decision(s) as appropriate to ensure they remain balanced and deliver their objectives.
Working hours: 36 hours.
What you should bring to the role
- Previous experience at a senior level within sponsorship, operations, asset management or investment planning areas, ideally within the utility sector.
- Be an established leader, able to create and deliver a clear direction for others to follow and drive the change required to deliver the business outcomes.
- Ability to influence stakeholders, often with competing objectives, whilst maintaining strong collaborative relationships and open communication.
- Passionate about putting customers, communities, and stakeholders first every day.
- Knowledge of the stages of the project lifecycle and excellent project management skills with the ability to multi-task and work flexibly to manage conflicting priorities.
- Ability to operate in a complex environment, navigating and dealing with uncertainty.
- Be degree-level educated or equivalent appropriate professional body qualification.
- Have best practice Asset Management e.g., IAM qualifications / prior experience.
- A good commercial/financial track record developed within a regulated environment is desirable.
- A good understanding of EBITDA, capex, opex, and price control processes is desirable.
- Have a full UK driving licence.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary £76,000 - £96,000, plus bonus, car allowance, healthcare, and other benefits
- Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
- Car Allowance.
- Annual Bonus.
- Private Medical Health Care.
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- 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 of 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.
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 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. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.
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 and meet colleagues.
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.
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