Water Resources Manager

Job Description

Are you passionate about ensuring we have enough water for people, business, and the environment? With a large part of the economy now depending on reliable water supplies, do you want to help secure the water resources needed for nature and for growth?

You will lead a department in Operations Catchment Services, with over 70 technical experts, who deliver a national water resources service including:

• Shaping and scrutinising Water companies' statutory Water Resource Management Plans
• Providing expert input to the National Framework for Water Resources
• Managing programmes to deliver sustainable abstraction
• Drought planning and drought management
• Developing talent and skills in water planning
• National modelling for water resources and groundwater

As an inspiring leader, you will champion health, safety, and wellbeing; foster inclusion; and actively support the growth and development of your people. You will lead the operational delivery of services, ensuring resources are used effectively, priorities are met, and performance is efficient and demonstrable.

You will also take a wider leadership role as part of the Operations Catchment Services Leadership Team.

• Provide authentic leadership and develop teams.
• Demonstrate passion for developing individuals and creating an inclusive culture.
• Exhibit excellent stakeholder management skills with a strong customer focus.
• Think strategically, spot links and connections, and simplify to focus on key outcomes.
• Apply working knowledge of water resources management, understanding environmental, political, and economic pressures.

• Authentic leader with team focus—believe in great leadership.
• Passion for developing individuals and fostering an inclusive culture.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinking, opportunity identification, and simplification ability.
• Working knowledge of water resources management and understanding of pressures on water companies and related sectors.

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from BAME, disabled, female, and LGBT+ candidates. Preferred working arrangements may be noted in your application.

Please contact Stewart Mounsey, Deputy Director, Operations Catchment Services, via ocsadm

Applications are "blind" assessed and interviews will be held via MS Teams on 27 January 2026. If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift may be conducted.

Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams on 27 January 2026. If you consent, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing