At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Identity Platform, ensuring secure and seamless access across the organisation.
- Company: Join Thames Water, the UK's largest water and wastewater company.
- Benefits: Earn up to £85,000, enjoy 26 days leave, and access private healthcare.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on security and user experience in a vital industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in identity management and understanding of zero-trust principles required.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 85000 £ per year.
The Platform Owner - Identity Platform, based in Reading, will take full accountability for delivering secure, seamless access across the organisation. This full-time role focuses on identity as a foundational capability.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing identity lifecycle, access governance, and privileged access through modern platforms.
- Enabling zero-trust access, frictionless authentication, and policy-driven authorisation.
- Strengthening security posture via adaptive controls and automation.
- Ensuring the right people and systems have appropriate access at the correct time, balancing security, compliance, and user experience.
What you’ll be doing as an Identity Platform Owner:
- Own identity lifecycle and access governance.
- Define roadmap for identity services and privileged access.
- Deliver secure authentication and access experiences.
- Manage identity risk, compliance, and controls.
- Work with security and architecture teams on improvements.
Base location: Clearwater Court
Working pattern: Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm
Contract type: Permanent – Hybrid
Essential criteria:
- ITIL Foundation qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Experience in identity or access management platforms.
- Understanding of zero-trust principles.
- Ability to design governance and access models.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience with Microsoft Entra or similar platforms.
- Cyber security or identity governance background.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary up to £85,000 per annum.
- 26 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Performance-related pay scheme.
- Access to private healthcare.
- Wellbeing and development benefits.
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.
Working at Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.
Platform Owner - Identity Platform in Reading employer: JAM Recruitment Ltd
At JAM Recruitment Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the growth and development of our team members. Located in Birmingham, we offer a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation, alongside competitive salaries and hybrid working options. With a strong focus on career progression, our employees are empowered to take on leadership roles and make a meaningful impact in the field of personal injury law.
