Senior Reporting Lead in Brighton

Location: Falmer, Brighton (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37

Salary: From £38k depending on skills and experience

About the role: We’re looking for a Senior Reporting Lead to transform data into meaningful insight that drives environmental and operational performance. In this role, you’ll go beyond producing reports—you’ll interrogate complex datasets, uncover trends and root causes, and translate findings into clear, actionable intelligence. Your work will directly support improvements in areas such as environmental compliance, pollution reduction, flooding risk and operational efficiency.

What you will be responsible for:

• You’ll lead the development of automated reporting solutions and dashboards where required, improving how performance is tracked, understood and acted upon across the business.
• You’ll bring a strong analytical mindset and the ability to turn data into insight and action.
• You can explain complex analysis clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• You take a structured, logical approach to problem solving.
• You have a strong focus on data quality, accuracy and assurance.
• You are proactive, improvement-focused and confident challenging the status quo.
• You can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential:

• Experience in data analysis, reporting or business intelligence roles.
• Advanced Excel (data modelling, Power Query, automation).
• Experience with Power BI (dashboards, data models).
• Strong analytical and data interrogation skills, including trend and root cause analysis.

Desirable:

• Experience in a regulated, operational or environmental environment.
• Knowledge of performance management, KPIs and assurance frameworks.
• Experience with Alteryx or automated data pipelines.
• Background in finance, business analysis or project/programme delivery.

Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline such as Data/Analytics, Mathematics, Business, Engineering or Environmental Science.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed. You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation.

At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

Our Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional information: In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‐employment checks, including security vetting. Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.

Interested in the role? We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration. We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants.

Our Benefits:

• Company and performance-related bonus.
• Generous pension.
• Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary.
• Health benefits through a Cash Plan.
• Two paid community volunteering days a year.
• 28 days annual holiday.
• Occupational health service.
• Retail discount app.
• We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options.

Everybody Welcome: We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Need flexibility in your work? Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?