Three Regional Non Exec Deputy Chair Roles – WaterShare+

Three Regional Deputy Chair Roles – WaterShare+

Locations: Bournemouth, Bristol & Cornwall

Salary: £5,370 per annum plus reasonable expenses

Time Commitment: Approx. 12–15 days per year

Term: Three-year appointment

WaterShare+ is an independent customer and environment focused challenge panel enabled by Pennon Group’s water companies: South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water and Sutton & East Surrey Water. It gives customers a stake and a say in the company, ensuring transparency and fairness in the delivery of essential water services.

• Bournemouth Deputy Chair
• Bristol Deputy Chair
• Cornwall Deputy Chair

This is a strategic, Non‑Executive role offering the opportunity to champion customer interests, influence decision‑making, and help shape the future of water services in your region.

The Role

• Work collaboratively with the WaterShare+ Panel to challenge and scrutinise company performance.
• Act as a champion for customer views, ensuring engagement and feedback are central to decisions.
• Promote WaterShare+ and increase awareness of its role in giving customers a voice.
• Attend public and private meetings, including three online public meetings, one in‑person regional meeting, the annual customer AGM, and four private sessions with the Pennon executive team.
• Deputise for the Regional Chair when required.

About You

• Are recognised figures within your region with a track record showing they have the experience and capability for championing customer interests and priorities.
• Demonstrate independence, integrity, and emotional intelligence.
• Have experience in board‑led or non‑executive roles, with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Understand local issues and have wide links into the communities they represent.
• Knowledge of regulated industries and commercial awareness is desirable.

In addition, the WaterShare+ panel is keen to complement its existing range of skills with at least one candidate having either

• A background in the water sector or its regulation.
• A background in representing business in one of the regions or nationally (e.g. in a business sector advocacy organisation, or a LEP or similar).

Diversity & Inclusion

WaterShare+ is committed to building a diverse and inclusive panel that reflects the communities it serves. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds.

Closing Date: Monday 16th February 2026

Indicative Interviews: Wednesday 25th Feb or Tuesday 3rd March

To Apply

Please send your CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 pages) to Vanessa Moon or Simon Quinn at recruit@moonexecsearch.com, quoting the relevant reference:

• ‘MC2672 – BOURNEMOUTH WaterShare+ Deputy Chair’
• ‘MC2672 – BRISTOL WaterShare+ Deputy Chair’
• ‘MC2672 – CORNWALL WaterShare+ Deputy Chair’

Disclaimer

WaterShare+ has retained Moon Executive Search to manage this campaign and are therefore unable to accept CVs from third‑party agencies. All CVs and expressions of interest received will be forwarded directly to Moon Executive Search for consideration.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Part‑time

Job function: General Business and Management

Industries: Environmental Services, Air, Water, and Waste Program Management, and Utilities