Ofwat

Safe, reliable and sustainable water and wastewater services are essential for our day-to-day lives, our wellbeing, and our natural world. As the economic regulator of water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, Ofwat’s role is to enable, incentivise and hold companies to account for providing the very best for customers, communities and the environment now and in the future.  It is an exciting time to join Ofwat.  Underpinned by our SAILOR values, the work we do is ambitious and meaningful, helping to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the sector we regulate.

We have an opening for a Director of Finance and Procurement. Reporting into the Chief Operating Officer, this role sits within the Corporate Enablers Directorate management team. The directorate provides professional corporate enabling services, including Finance, Procurement, IT, Workplace Services, and People. These services ensure that Ofwat runs efficiently and smoothly, contributing to the achievement of our Time to Act strategy and making Ofwat a high performing and great place to be.

There is lots to do, at pace – and you will bring strong credentials in leading and delivering strategic financial change within a similarly complex and customer focussed organisation. You’ll also do that as a great team player, passionate about innovating and getting the basics right – translating technical complexity into language and actions that our people can understand – ensuring that finance and procurement enables us to be the regulator we need to be now and, in the future,

If you have a passion for driving change and want to lead the way in securing long term resilience supplies of water, now is your opportunity to join Ofwat and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Ofwat is committed to being a truly diverse and inclusive employer, with agile working being an important part of our culture. We encourage applications from candidates of all walks of life. This role is based at our Birmingham office. To support the delivery of Ofwat’s business outcomes, you will be expected to spend 2 days per week in the office.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Ofwat on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about the selection process, how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference QJUV.  Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by 24 October 2024.