Environmental Data Specialist

The primary purpose of this role is to provide analytical support for the review and interpretation of EDM and flow data. Thames Water is committed to improving its quality management systems, and this role plays a vital part in ensuring the success of our compliance obligations.

Gaining insight from our Flow and EDM data is critical to protecting the environment and meeting our environmental commitments. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our data analysis processes, providing valuable quality assurance checks and insights to support compliance activities.

Please note: this is a fixed-term contract until 24.06.2025 (the end date may be extended).

What you’ll be doing as an Environmental Data Specialist

• Analysing Flow and EDM data to identify trends, abnormalities, and inaccuracies.
• Validating data with operational colleagues to ensure accuracy.
• Producing regular reports to support compliance-related activities.
• Preparing annual submissions for our regulators.
• Responding to stakeholder requests for data.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Using bespoke software to assist with data analysis.

Base Location: Reading RG1 8DB. (hybrid working model, with a minimum of one day per month in the office).

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm or 9 am to 5 pm.

What you should bring to the role

• Proven experience working with and interpreting data.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes is advantageous.
• Previous experience developing reports for internal stakeholders and preparing regulatory submissions is desirable.
• Proficiency in software tools such as MS Office, Excel, and Power BI.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £36,240 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• 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 complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, 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.