Environment Permit Compliance Lead in Bradford

Water Utility Company based in the Yorkshire region of England.

We are offering a competitive salary (salary band 4b) from £41,920 to £52,400 depending on experience. Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year). Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution). Development opportunities in line with the Environmental Permit Compliance Lead progression plan. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day! Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary. A great benefits package: choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: We have opportunities for Wastewater Environmental Permit Compliance Leads to join the Environmental compliance team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. The roles will be based at our Buttershaw site, Bradford, and will be a flexible hybrid working.

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday within a standard working window.

What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Environmental compliance team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Where you fit in: As Wastewater Environmental Permit Compliance Lead you will:

• Manage and coordinate Environment Agency (EA) site inspections, ensuring internal operational teams are prepared and available to support, as well as hosting audits yourself.
• Manage the Compliance Assessment Report (CAR) response process, driving the timely resolution of actions and responses to the EA.
• Liaise with various teams to ensure new permits and requirements are communicated, understood and embedded.
• Independently conduct internal risk-based site inspections to assure compliance.
• Work with reporting specialists to develop audit performance data and collaborate with teams to proactively drive sustained improvements to environmental permitting and inspection processes.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Good understanding of environmental permitting regulations and other legal requirements.
• Experience working in the WASC sector or operating within a regulated industry or framework.
• Process improvement and standards definition.
• Data management and presentation skills.
• Organisation and planning.
• Working comfortably with and influencing multiple teams across the business and the regulator.
• Matrix management.
• Interpersonal and relationship building abilities.

You will also benefit from having:

• Auditing experience.
• Problem solving skills.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

If you’ve got experience in Environmental Permit Compliance and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

Advert closing Date: 13th June 2025. Interviews: TBC.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.