At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the delivery of innovative water efficiency programmes and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Company: Join Yorkshire Water, a vital service provider in the heart of Yorkshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, and a fantastic benefits package.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in water management while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management, preferably in regulated utilities.
The predicted salary is between 46481 - 58102 £ per year.
Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.
We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (band 4a) £46,481 - £58,102. Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year). Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution). Development opportunities in line with the Business Implementation Lead progression plan. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days! Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary. A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location: This role will initially be based in Bradford but we are moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in Spring 2026, so you'll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (2 days office a week Bradford/Leeds).
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Implementation Lead to join the Water Service Delivery team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.
What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.
The Water Service Delivery team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Reporting to the Water Efficiency Manager, the Business Implementation Lead is a business-critical role responsible for embedding the delivery of the AMP8 water efficiency programme, ensuring the demand reduction required to meet Performance Commitments for Per Capita Consumption (PCC) and Business Demand Reduction (NHH). The role will coordinate and shape programme initiatives, liaise with contract partners and third parties, and work closely with the Project Manager and Demand Analyst on forecasting, health and safety, and benefit realisation, while maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships. The Business Implementation Lead will enable effective project delivery, ensuring benefits align with water resource management plan forecasts, and will support agile solutions to manage variances, working collaboratively with internal teams to integrate projects into the wider programme.
We are seeking an individual with strong project or programme management experience, ideally within a UK regulated utilities environment.
Where you fit in: As our Business Implementation Lead you will:
- Partner with colleagues across the business to support the creation, mobilisation, and successful delivery of the AMP8 Water Efficiency programme.
- Coordinate internally delivered projects to ensure alignment with the Water Efficiency delivery roadmap and overall programme objectives.
- Collaborate closely with the Smart Team to embed smart metering capability and maximise demand reduction outcomes.
- Bring together Demand Analysts, Project Managers, and contract partners to deliver a cohesive plan for programme delivery and benefits realisation.
- Lead on governance activities including DPIA/GDPR compliance, benefits case development, tracking, and transition into fully costed business cases.
- Manage supply chain relationships and external stakeholders, ensuring strong contract performance via SLAs and supporting innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across water efficiency initiatives.
Business Implementation Lead in Cornwall employer: Yorkshire Water
At Yorkshire Water, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and various health and wellness initiatives. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth through development opportunities aligned with your career progression, all while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve in the beautiful Yorkshire region. With our upcoming move to Leeds Valley Park, you'll enjoy a modern working environment and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements.
