Water Analyst in Kirkham

Inspired is a market leading, technology-enabled provider of energy and sustainability solutions in the UK - supporting businesses to transition to net zero carbon and manage their response to climate change. Established in 2000, we became the first publicly quoted advisor following a successful AIM debut in 2011. We are now the UK’s number one destination for businesses seeking expert insight and advisory services to help them manage their energy costs, reduce their carbon emissions and prove their net zero carbon and ESG strategies to their investors and customers.

We are looking for a Water Analyst to join our successful Siteworks team. This is a home based role with travel to our Kirkham (Lancashire) head office required.

Role and Responsibilities

The Water team requires an organized, self-starter to manage a workload of project and audit recommendations to realise savings and refunds for our customers. The team are responsible for auditing water accounts and reviewing opportunities to assist our clients with cost recovery and implementing savings. Reporting to the Head of Water Auditing, the successful candidate will be confident in dealing with internal account managers, suppliers and clients, have experience in using CRMs and strong IT skills.

• Using our internal CRM system, submit and track refund and savings opportunities as directed by the Water Audit team following analysis or on-site audits.
• Manage a log of claims for multiple customers.
• Compile evidence packs to support challenges and claims to suppliers.
• Schedule workflow to follow up and escape at appropriate times.
• Managing the submission of refund allowances where appropriate.
• Maintain and develop positive relationships with client suppliers (water retailers and wholesalers) and 3rd party contractors to effectively resolve queries and claims raised.
• Provide regular MI reporting of the progress of claims submitted, forecast and log of completed and successful claims.
• Attend and contribute to supplier meetings as required.
• Report audit recommendations and results to clients.
• Recording / updating processes where necessary.
• Take an active part in process transition to increase speed / efficiency of query submission, follow up and resolution.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Confident and professional telephone manner.
• Experience working with CRM systems.
• Excellent English and Mathematics.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft.
• An inquiring mindset and determination to overcome obstacles to pursue claims to a successful resolution.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise activities.
• Ability to analyse technical reports and develop recommendations in plain language.
• Have a positive attitude, integrity and self motivation.
• Diligent and with an eye for detail.
• Water Industry experience.
• Good knowledge of the current and historic UK Water market regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of UK Water market pricing and charging schedules.
• Ability to support and lead system and process development opportunities.
• Good networking and interpersonal skills across client and delivery teams.
• Team player willing to support others.

What we offer

• Training and development opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Life insurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity.
• Benefits portal, with a wider range of benefits.
• 4pm finish on Friday.

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply now and a member of our In House Recruitment Team will be in touch. Good Luck!

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.