Principal Governance Lead

Ofwat is the regulator of the water sector in England and Wales. We are seeking a Principal Governance Lead to join our Supervision Team within the Delivery Directorate.

• Lead policy thinking for Ofwat on what supervision will mean for water regulation.
• Lead engagement with Defra, Welsh Government, Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Drinking Water Inspectorate, water companies and other Ofwat stakeholders to support the government’s development of a supervisory model for the new integrated water regulator.
• Develop and implement appropriate aspects of a supervisory approach across Ofwat to support enhancements to our existing regulatory approach and effective transition to the new regulator.

We have three opportunities for Principals to join our team and lead key elements of the development and implementation of a supervision operating model across Ofwat, as well as leading policy input to broader work with Defra and other water regulators in designing a framework for the future regulator.

Birmingham, London

Full time, Loan, Part time, Permanent, Secondment

Corporate Governance, Environment, Manager, Policy, Regulation, Risk, Stakeholder Engagement, Supervision

Flexible working, Hybrid, Office based

30/07/2026