Pollution Prevention Lead

## Pollution Prevention Lead Apply locations:
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Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R38138
** Salary:
** Circa £43,700 per annum  
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* Location:

** Within the Anglian Water Region  
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* Contract:

** Permanent   
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* Working Hours:

** Full-time, 37 hours per week (flexible working opportunities available)
** Make every drop of your potential count
** At Anglian Water, we invest in our people. As a valued employee, you'll benefit from:
* Private healthcare
* Generous double-match pension scheme – contribute 7% and we'll contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
* 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your household
* 26 days annual leave, rising with service, plus the option to buy additional leave
* Life assurance of up to 8x salary
* Personal accident cover of up to 5x salary
* Excellent family-friendly policies, including:
* 26 weeks' full pay for maternity/adoption leave
* 4 weeks' paid paternity/partner leave
* Shared parental pay opportunities
* Annual bonus scheme
* Flexible benefits and a supportive working culture designed to promote wellbeing and work-life balance
* We have an exciting opportunity for a Pollution Prevention Lead to join our team and play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of our environmental compliance reporting and driving continuous improvement across the business.
** What will you be doing?
*** This role will focus on the successful migration and ongoing management of Compliance Classification Scheme (CCS) breach regulatory appeals from Operations into the Pollution Risk function. As a subject matter expert, you will provide specialist operational knowledge to support the assessment of CCS breaches, ensuring incidents and breaches are categorised accurately and reported correctly.
* You will work closely with Operational teams, supporting interactions with the Environment Agency and preparing robust Pollution Incident Review and CCS breach technical reports where amendments to classifications are required. Your expertise in pollution data, compliance data and regulatory guidance will help ensure the business remains compliant while identifying opportunities for improvement.
* Working across multiple departments and levels of the organisation, you will build strong relationships with key stakeholders, particularly within the Control Centre, and collaborate with other water companies to promote consistency and best practice across the sector. Your ability to communicate effectively and influence others will be critical in maintaining positive regulatory relationships and enhancing the company's reputation.
** What does it take to be successful?
*** Technical knowledge of water and wastewater operations.
* Understanding of pollution and compliance-related regulatory requirements.
* Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with exceptional attention to detail.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* The ability to deliver high-quality work at pace and meet challenging deadlines.
* Resilience and adaptability in a changing business environment.
* Confidence to challenge constructively and influence positive outcomes.
* Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and effective networks.
* Ability to apply lessons learned and feedback to continuously improve performance.
** Inclusion at Anglian Water
** At Anglian Water, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We're proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter, and Armed Forces Covenant, and we're a Disability Confident employer.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
** Closing Date:
** 6th July 2026  
** Interview Date:
** Week commencing 13th July 2026
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