Head Of Planning - Bioresources

Thames Water is seeking a Head of Planning—Bioresources to drive the development of Bioresources Plans and investment priorities. This role ensures value creation, regulatory compliance, and innovation. Collaboration is critical; you'll work closely with various functions to achieve a shared understanding of what’s needed operationally now and in the future. If you're ready to lead strategic initiatives and shape the future of Bioresources and wastewater disposal at Thames Water, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact. 

What you’ll be doing as the Head Of Planning - Bioresources

• Led an effective and efficient bioresources planning team to be successful in the broader wastewater treatment business, ensuring compliance and contributing towards carbon reduction by providing an alternative energy source. 
• Act as programme sponsor for the outcomes of investment in Bioresources in AMP8 
• One of a small number of Company representatives to shape industry and government policy and thinking.
• Ensure asset plans align with 2050 goals, strategic themes, and companywide plans. 
• Proactively contributing to the Turnaround Plan—taking the initiative and visibly working cross-functionally to support work to improve asset resilience and reduce the cost of failure relating to sludge assets. 
• Prepare for potential de-regulation; look at alternative investment funding beyond the regulatory price control framework; develop new outlets for Bioresources and influence the industry and government in policy decision-making.  
• Develop plans to support the strategy for these challenges and critical to successful plans for PR29. 
• Work collaboratively across the business to develop and gain funding for asset plans – e.g., for assets close to the end of life that require specific asset care plans and a clear long-term investment plan to support them. 
• Key contributor for PR29 and gaining buy-in/ input to the development of enhancement cases and core capital maintenance allowances to deliver front-line services.

Hybrid – Clearwater Court, you will be required in the office as and when the business requires you to  
36 hours a week, Monday to Friday 

What you should bring to the role 

• Create and champion a clear vision for the future and motivate others to follow and implement the change required to achieve that vision
• Enthusiastic about putting our customers first every day 
• Operated at a senior level within an asset management/investment planning role, ideally within the utilities sector
• Demonstrable track record of leading strategic business development and change, leading business through several business planning and improvement cycles
• Strong commercial/financial track record developed within a multi-stakeholder and regulated environment  
• Be comfortable to liaise with all levels of external and internal stakeholders
• Degree level or equivalent appropriate professional body qualification
• Awareness of business skills and evidence of leading organisational change 
• Best practice Asset Management e.g., IAM qualifications / prior work background 
• Demonstrating success in managing and optimising Bioresources

What’s in it for you? 

• Competitive salary between £87,100 - £97,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience of the successful candidate 
• Car allowance of £5.8k per annum 
• 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)  
• 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? 
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. 
 
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all. 
 
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part? 

Working at Thames Water 
At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business. 

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complimentary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings. 

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. 

Find out more about working at Thames Water. 

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.