Senior Strategic Planning Manager

Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure in the East of England

Location:

East of England / Hybrid Working At Anglian Water's @one Alliance, we're not just delivering infrastructure projects. We're transforming the way water is managed for future generations. The East of England is one of the most water-stressed regions in the UK. Population growth, climate change, environmental pressures and increasing customer expectations are driving the need for unprecedented investment and innovation. As we prepare for AMP8 delivery and shape the future of AMP9, we're looking for an exceptional Senior Strategic Planning Manager to help lead this transformation.

This is a unique opportunity to operate at executive level, influencing strategic decision-making across one of the UK's largest and most ambitious infrastructure programmes. The Role Reporting directly to the Alliance Director, you will act as the critical link between the Integrated Main Works Alliance and Anglian Water, ensuring strategic priorities, regulatory commitments and delivery performance remain fully aligned. You’ll lead strategic planning, governance, performance assurance and executive reporting activities, providing insight that enables informed decision-making across the Alliance.

Working closely with senior leaders, partner organisations and client stakeholders, you'll help drive business performance, manage strategic risks and support the development of Anglian Water's future investment programme, including contributions to the PR29 Business Plan. This is a highly visible leadership position requiring a blend of strategic thinking, stakeholder influence, operational understanding and commercial awareness.

• Lead strategic planning and business performance activities across the Alliance.
• Ensure clear alignment between client priorities, regulatory obligations and delivery outcomes.
• Support the Alliance Director and Executive Leadership Team in developing and implementing long-term strategy.
• Provide executive-level insight, challenge and recommendations to inform key business decisions.
• Drive governance frameworks and assurance processes that support excellence in delivery.

• Oversee the monitoring and reporting of Price Control Deliverables (PCDs).
• Analyse business performance, forecast future risks and identify opportunities across a 2-3 year horizon.
• Develop robust programme assurance processes covering time, cost and quality.
• Ensure reporting is accurate, timely and supported by effective governance.

• Act as the principal strategic interface between the Alliance and Anglian Water.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Provide clear visibility of performance, emerging risks and future priorities.
• Represent the Alliance in executive forums and key strategic discussions.

• Support the transition from AMP8 into AMP9 delivery.
• Help shape organisational transformation initiatives across the Alliance.
• Embed lessons learned, client feedback and best practice into business planning and performance improvement.
• Champion innovation, sustainability and environmental stewardship across programmes.

• Essential Experience Significant leadership experience within programme delivery, business management, strategic planning or performance management.
• Experience operating within complex infrastructure, utilities, engineering, construction or regulated industries.
• Strong track record of executive reporting, governance and performance assurance.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Ability to turn complex data into meaningful…