# Join us, make a difference## Head of OperationsApply: Huntingdon: St Neots: Bedford: Peterborough: Cambridge: Full time: Posted Today: R39665**Salary: From £75,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance****Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week** **Base Location:** Osprey House, Huntingdon (Hybrid working with UK travel)At **Alpheus**, we deliver innovative water and wastewater solutions that make a real difference to our customers and the environment. We're looking for an experienced and inspiring **Head of UK Operations** to lead the safe, compliant and commercially successful delivery of our Operations & Maintenance (O&M) portfolio across the UK.As a key member of the leadership team, you'll be responsible for ensuring Alpheus consistently delivers high-quality services while strengthening strategic relationships with major customers, driving operational excellence and identifying opportunities for sustainable growth. You'll lead a team of operational leaders, champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement, and help shape the future direction of our O&M business.This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded operational leader to influence business strategy, develop high-performing teams and play a pivotal role in delivering sustainable water and wastewater solutions across the UK.**Key Responsibilities*** Lead the operational delivery of all Alpheus O&M contracts across the UK, ensuring safe, compliant and customer-focused performance.* Provide strategic leadership to operational teams, aligning resources, priorities and capability with business objectives.* Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with senior customer stakeholders, positioning Alpheus as a strategic partner.* Drive excellence in health, safety, quality, environmental performance and process safety across all operational activities.* Lead and develop the Northern O&M Manager, Southern O&M Manager and Business Compliance Lead, building capability and succession across the business.* Ensure robust governance, compliance and continuous improvement processes are embedded throughout the operational portfolio.* Take ownership of financial performance, budgets, profitability and commercial outcomes across the O&M portfolio.* Conduct regular performance reviews, identify risks and implement corrective actions to protect contract performance and profitability.* Support business development activities by identifying opportunities, shaping solutions and contributing to high-quality bid submissions.* Lead the mobilisation and implementation of newly awarded contracts, ensuring successful and efficient delivery.* Represent Alpheus externally with customers, regulators, suppliers and key stakeholders, promoting our values and operational excellence.* Drive a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and operational best practice across all sites.**Requirements*** Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in environmental, mechanical or electrical engineering.* IOSH qualified in RAMS and operational activity management, or equivalent experience.* Significant senior leadership experience within operations, engineering, utilities or a related sector.* Proven experience managing large-scale operational contracts and multi-million-pound budgets.* Strong commercial acumen with experience managing contractual performance, profitability and customer relationships.* Demonstrable success developing trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and customers.* Experience leading, developing and motivating high-performing operational teams.* Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.* Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.* Willingness to travel extensively across the UK.**Desirable*** IOSH Process Safety qualification or equivalent.* Experience within water and wastewater operations, utilities, environmental services or infrastructure sectors.* Knowledge of a broad range of water and wastewater treatment technologies, including AD, MBR and biogas systems.* Experience winning, mobilising and delivering new operational contracts.**We invest in our people - as a valued employee, you'll be entitled to:*** Personal private health care* Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%* 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household* 25 days annual leave* Life assurance (up to 8x salary)* Personal accident cover (up to 5x salary)* Excellent family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave* Annual bonus scheme* Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle* Opportunities for professional development and career progression**Why Alpheus?**As part of the Anglian Water Group, Alpheus is committed to delivering sustainable, innovative water and wastewater solutions that provide lasting value for our customers and the environment.As **Head of UK Operations**, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of our Operations & Maintenance business. You'll lead a national portfolio, influence strategic decision-making, build lasting customer partnerships and drive operational excellence across the UK. Joining Alpheus means becoming part of a business that values safety, innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement while making a meaningful impact on critical infrastructure and environmental sustainability.**Closing Date:** 13/11/2026**#LI-SA2** #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Operations Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Posted 18 hours ago employer: Anglian Water Group
Anglian Water Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the Major Projects division. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to make a significant impact on national infrastructure initiatives. Located in a vibrant area, the company fosters a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
