Overview
In this role you drive the integrated water management agenda across Cheshire, aligning cross-sector partners to deliver sustainable, place-based solutions. You will shape strategy, governance and partnerships to maximize environmental, social and economic value. The position supports UU’s PR24 ambitions and strengthens ecosystem resilience through nature-based approaches. You work with local authorities, environmental groups and landowners to deliver tangible benefits for customers and communities.
Pay / Benefits
- 26 days annual leave (30 with service)
- Market-leading pension up to 14% employer contribution
- Annual performance bonus up to 10.5%
- Company-funded healthcare plan
- Enhanced parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support
Responsibilities
- Drive the delivery of UU's Integrated Water Management strategy across the region
- Build and maintain influential relationships with local authorities, environmental organisations, landowners and other stakeholders
- Identify and pursue opportunities for collaborative, partnership-led solutions with shared objectives
- Manage and develop a pipeline of partnership projects from concept to delivery
- Ensure governance and reporting for integrated water management initiatives
- Collaborate with WRMP, DWMP and WINEP teams to maximise value
- Champion nature-based solutions to strengthen ecosystem resilience
- Track and demonstrate benefits delivered by projects and partnerships
Key requirements
- Experience with a wide range of stakeholders and successful partnerships
- Strong communication and relationship-management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
- Knowledge of environmental, water, planning or infrastructure sectors
- Understanding of ecosystem resilience and nature-based solutions for sustainable outcomes
- Strong analytical skills to interpret data and translate insights into action
- Experience managing competing priorities in a complex environment
- Good knowledge of SharePoint, Excel and reporting systems
- Awareness of WINEP, WRMP and DWMP frameworks
- Collaborative
- Influential
- Strong communication
- SharePoint
- Excel
- Reporting systems
Integrated Water Management Lead (Cheshire) in Warrington employer: United Utilities
United Utilities is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where commercial professionals can thrive while contributing to vital infrastructure projects that benefit communities across the North West. With competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and robust career development opportunities, we empower our employees to grow and make a meaningful impact in their roles. Join us to be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation and collaboration.
