At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead environmental reporting and ensure data accuracy for regulatory compliance.
- Company: Join Southern Water, a leader in transforming the water industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous pension, and health benefits.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on environmental sustainability and compliance.
- Qualifications: Degree in science or environmental discipline; strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 38000 £ per year.
Location: Durrington, Sussex – Hybrid working (flexible on location)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37
Salary: From £38k depending on skills and experience
About the role:
At Southern Water, protecting the environment is at the heart of what we do. As an Environmental Reporting Co‐ordinator, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy and transparency of our environmental data and regulatory reporting.
What you will be responsible for:
- Own and deliver environmental regulatory reporting to external bodies, ensuring it is accurate, complete and submitted on time
- Provide independent assurance and challenge on environmental data across the business
- Lead improvements to reporting processes, systems and data quality controls
- Interpret and embed new regulatory requirements into business processes
- Act as a key contact for regulators such as the Environment Agency and Natural England
- Assure key environmental KPIs and ESG-related metrics
- Oversee groundwater returns and associated compliance activities
- Identify and manage risks related to reporting and data integrity
What you’ll bring to the role:
We’re looking for someone who is detail-focused, organised and confident working with complex data and regulatory requirements. You’ll also have:
- Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- The ability to influence and challenge constructively across teams
- A proactive, collaborative approach with strong organisational skills
- Experience working with data systems and Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel)
Knowledge and experience:
- Experience in environmental regulation and reporting
- Understanding of environmental compliance and regulatory frameworks
- Knowledge of water or wastewater operations (desirable)
- Experience within the utilities sector (desirable)
Qualifications:
- Degree in a science, engineering or environmental discipline (essential)
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, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.
We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation.
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.
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.
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?
Environmental Reporting Co-ordinator in Worthing employer: Southern Water group
Southern Water is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance. With a strong commitment to employee growth, competitive benefits including a generous pension and health plans, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, you will thrive in a supportive atmosphere while working from our Durrington Head Office or enjoying hybrid flexibility. Join us in transforming the water industry and making a meaningful difference in the community.
