We’re looking for an experienced and driven Operations Cleansing Manager to lead our Cleansing Team and deliver a high-impact Catchment Cleansing Programme. We welcome applications from candidates based in Devon and Cornwall, with the role requiring regular travel across the South West.
In this role, you’ll take ownership of planning and coordinating essential wastewater cleansing activity across our network, ensuring efficient delivery through both internal teams and contractor partners. Working closely with operational, planning, and asset management teams, you’ll be responsible for maximising performance, driving efficiencies, and ensuring programmes deliver real value within budget.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead and manage the delivery of the Catchment Cleansing Programme
- Coordinate resources (including JetVac and Cityflex teams) to ensure efficient programme execution
- Prioritise work effectively, making timely, data-driven decisions on resource deployment
- Work collaboratively with operational and asset management teams to optimise programme outcomes
- Monitor performance, track resource utilisation, and identify opportunities for improvement
- Provide regular reporting on delivery, progress, and key risks or bottlenecks
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and long-term value
What we are looking for:
You’ll be a confident leader with strong operational judgement and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
Essential experience & skills:
- Experience in wastewater operations, environmental services, or resource planning
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Leadership experience supporting operational teams
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and resource planning systems
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant industry experience
Desirable:
- Project management experience
- Financial awareness and experience managing budgets or driving efficiencies
Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Bonus
- Private Healthcare
- Company car or cash for car allowance
- Competitive contributory pension
- Share-save scheme
- Health benefits & wellbeing support programmes
- Group discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Financial support services
- Development and training opportunities, and much more!
Closing Date: 6th July 2026
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
