At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team ensuring safe drinking water and compliance with quality standards.
- Company: Join South Staffordshire Water, a leader in water supply and public health.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work, and great company perks.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence industry standards and drive innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public health and water quality management.
- Qualifications: Degree in a scientific field and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Salary: £55,000 per annum (DOE) | Company Benefits
Location: Walsall or Cambridge | Hybrid
Contract: Full Time | Permanent | 37 hours per week
About Us:
South Staffordshire Water operates across two regions as Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water, and is a privately-owned regulated water only company. South Staffs Water supplies a population of nearly 1.3 million. The area of supply stretches from the edge of Ashbourne in the North, to Halesowen in the South, and from Burton-on-Trent in the East, to Kinver in the West.
The Role:
As Water Quality & Regulations Manager, you will lead a specialist team responsible for safeguarding public health and ensuring full compliance with water quality standards. You’ll oversee end-to-end monitoring strategies, lead responses to water quality incidents, and drive continuous improvement to enhance customer confidence. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll combine technical expertise with strategic influence representing the company across the industry while shaping the future of safe, high-quality drinking water.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a high-performing water quality team, managing performance, development, and engagement
- Ensure compliance with the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 and Information Direction 2020
- Develop and deliver water quality monitoring and sampling programmes
- Investigate incidents and regulatory breaches, ensuring effective resolution and learnings applied
- Provide expert advice to operational teams to maintain safe, compliant water quality standards
- Monitor performance metrics, driving continuous improvement and innovation
- Oversee audits, policies, and hygiene practices to support public health protection
- Act as the Company's lead representative with the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), external regulators and industry groups, influencing best practice and shaping strategic responses to emerging water quality challenges.
- Communicate key water quality updates and insights across the organisation
What You’ll Need:
- Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Bacteriological Sciences)
- Chartered status (or working towards) - Desirable
- Strong knowledge of water quality regulations, DWI guidance, and the Water Industry Act
- Experience operating in a regulated utilities environment
- Understanding of sampling, analytical methods, QA/QC, and UKAS standards
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills—particularly in incident scenarios
- Familiarity with systems such as SCADA, GIS, and water quality databases
- Full UK driving licence
Drinking Water Compliance Manager in Walsall employer: South Staffs Water
South Staffs Water is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Lichfield where you can make a tangible impact on the community through your role as a Water Treatment Technician. With competitive salaries and a range of benefits, the company fosters a culture of safety and teamwork, while providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the utilities sector.
