Emergency Prep & Resilience Specialist in Leeds

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary (salary band 4a), £46,780 to £58,475 depending on experience.
• 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 Emergency Preparedness & Resilience Specialist progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus two 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’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working.

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Emergency Preparedness & Resilience Specialist to join the Central Control department 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.

Central Control are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. The Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Specialist will lead on all things emergency planning and business continuity, making sure we meet key legislation like the Civil Contingencies Act and Security & Emergency measures direction (SEMD). You’ll keep plans up to date, tested, and fit for purpose, while driving improvements across resilience and incident management. You’ll also represent us across Local Resilience Forums and wider partners, ensuring we play our part when it matters most. It’s a fast-paced role, so you’ll need to stay calm under pressure and be comfortable working with stakeholders up to board level.

Where you fit in: As our Emergency Preparedness & Resilience Specialist you will:

• Lead on emergency plans—writing, reviewing, and testing them.
• Work with departments across the business to work with and test their business continuity plans.
• Act as subject expert on Civil Contingency Act (CCA) and SEMD compliance.
• Advise and support colleagues, including senior leaders.
• Represent Yorkshire Water at Local Resilience Forum (LRF) and multi‑agency forums.
• Support incident response, communications, and debriefs.
• Track actions and drive improvements from lessons learnt.
• Manage key contracts, risks, and investment needs.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners.

What skills, experience & qualifications you will need:

• Degree or equivalent experience in emergency planning or similar.
• Experience and testing of business continuity plans.
• Knowledge of UK resilience frameworks (CCA/SEMD).
• Strong communication, influencing, and report‑writing skills.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders.
• Project management skills and ability to work independently.
• Organised, adaptable, and a strong team player.
• Full UK driving licence (No more than six points).

You will also benefit from having:

• Experience in utilities or regulated environments.
• A qualification in business continuity.
• Knowledge of contract management and systems like SAP.
• PRINCE2 or similar qualification.
• Awareness of wider legislation (e.g. COMAH, Reservoir Act).

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

If you’ve got experience in emergency planning and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third‑Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.