Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK's most stunning landscapes. We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife. Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career. Ready to make a splash? Join our team today. CREWW Funding Bid Specialist Turn Research Excellence into Real-World Impact South West Water and the University of Exeter have joined forces to create the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW) , a pioneering partnership bringing together world-leading academic expertise and industry innovation to solve some of the biggest environmental and water challenges of our time. We're now looking for an ambitious and commercially minded CREWW Funding Bid Specialist to help transform innovative ideas into funded projects that deliver measurable benefits for customers, communities and the environment. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of one of the UK's most exciting industry-academic collaborations, helping secure investment for groundbreaking research in areas including AI, machine learning, nature-based solutions, water resilience and the transition to Net Zero. About the Role Reporting to the CREWW Programme Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in converting the strengths of the CREWW partnership into funded innovation activity. Working across both South West Water and the University of Exeter, you'll identify funding opportunities, build collaborative partnerships and lead the development of high-quality funding bids that translate research excellence into practical solutions. You'll be a key connector between academia, industry and funding organisations, bringing together diverse stakeholders to develop ambitious projects that address strategic challenges facing the water sector. From developing compelling propositions and managing multi-partner bids worth up to £10m, to influencing senior leaders and engaging with innovation networks, you'll help drive forward projects that shape the future of sustainable water management. Beyond CREWW, you'll also contribute to the wider Pennon innovation agenda through the Pennon Innovation
CREWW Funding Bid Specialist employer: South West Water
At South West Water, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee health and wellbeing. With a commitment to sustainability and community engagement, our Occupational Health and Wellbeing Lead will have the unique opportunity to shape impactful programmes while enjoying generous benefits, including 30 days of annual leave. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our employees and the environment.
