At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of a supervision manual and risk framework for the water sector.
- Company: Join Ofwat, the regulator shaping the future of water in England and Wales.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and excellent pension contributions.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth and volunteering.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on water regulation and customer outcomes.
- Qualifications: Experience in regulatory frameworks and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Join Ofwat’s Supervisory Team as a Principal Supervision Manual and Risk Framework Lead. We have three opportunities for Principals to join our Delivery Directorate.
Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working.
About Us: We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non‑ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. The water sector is entering a new chapter. The government has set out a bold new direction, bringing together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are collaborating with fellow regulators to respond to recommendations in The Independent Water Commission Report, the Welsh Government’s response to the Green Paper, Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales, and the Government’s White Paper, A new vision for water. Ofwat is working with the government and other regulators to help create a new body for England, bringing together our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency and Natural England. We are also continuing to work with the Welsh Government to support decisions on the future arrangements for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact.
The Role: In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Contribute to and oversee development of a supervision manual for implementation during the transition period.
- Further refine the emerging risk framework and embed it into Ofwat's ways of working.
- Continue the evolution of the supervision manual and the risk framework as we better integrate our regulatory oversight of each company with the other regulators during transition.
- Prepare for adoption of a supervision manual and a risk framework as part of establishment of the new regulator.
About You: Below are some of the key essential experience, skills you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way.
- Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture built on trust, flexibility, and collaboration.
- Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in-person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices.
- Excellent employer pension contributions of up to 29%.
- 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave.
- Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership.
- Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies.
- Up to 3 volunteering days per year.
- Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work.
- Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life.
Closing date: 23.55 on 30 July 2026.
