Administrator- Asset Reliability Team in Worthing

Job Title: Administrator – Asset Reliability Team

Closing Date: 2025-12-19

Location: South Coast – Kent, Sussex or Hampshire (2 office sites) – Remote work remaining.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37

Salary: Up to £30K – depending on skills and experience

About the Role

As an Asset Reliability Team administrator, you will report to the Lead Performance Optimization Engineer and assist with scheduling and calendar management for the wider reliability team. Your responsibilities include booking site appointments with stakeholders, training sessions, and setting up and facilitating meetings.

Your day‑to‑day activities will include organizing, filing, maintaining documents, proofreading, creating and editing reports, memos, presentations, and sending out updates to stakeholders.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Inputting and maintaining data in spreadsheets, databases, or management software and producing reports to ensure a coherent information management system and maintain integrity and confidentiality of data.
• Booking the team’s travel, accommodation and purchasing of equipment and PPE.
• Supporting team audits on tracker, files and folders.
• Continuously improving activities by reviewing and updating internal administrative processes for the Asset Reliability team.

Essential Requirements

• Flexible approach to work with an engaging personal style
• Excellent planning skills
• Great organisational skills and a self‑starter
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficiency with communication tools (Microsoft Teams)
• Proficiency with document management (OneDrive, SharePoint)

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise, manage own time efficiently and meet work targets / deadlines
• Background of managing effective cross‑functional stakeholder engagement

About Southern Water

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8 bn 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.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the requirements.

Skills can be learned – passion, drive and fresh perspectives are what truly set candidates apart. Don’t hesitate – take the leap and apply!

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.

Please note – due to the Christmas period, interviews may not be held until January 2026.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Utilities