This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

Please note interviews for this role will be the week commencing 8^th September.

Skillset and Experience:

• Ability to understand and coach Environmental Legislation and Regulation, the Environment. Agency’s Common Incident Classification Scheme (CICS), 16_02 and Compliance Classification Scheme. (CCS)
• Ability to project manage and work under your initiative whilst managing your workload by prioritising it effectively, ensuring both individual and team deadlines are achieved.
• Previous experience of working with Environmental and Water Industry Legislation and Regulation.

 Any required qualifications:

• An Environmental Science, Legal, or Investigative degree or equivalent qualification.

Outline of initial work/role to be undertaken during the 12 week placement:

We have a fantastic opportunity at Thames Water where you will be part of a team responding to the Environment Agency (EA) across a variety of communication mediums. This high-profile role will involve working with our legal team at Eversheds Sutherland and the Environment Agency. As a result, you will gain exposure across the business at all levels and have the opportunity to contribute towards the company’s wider environmental function.

What you’ll be doing as a Regulatory Information Specialist:

In this role, you will critically review the Team’s Advisors’ draft correspondence to EA as part of their ongoing criminal investigations into TWUL pollution and non-compliance incidents. You will support the Team’s Advisors in their workstreams and overall development in their role by providing coaching following your review of their work. As such, you will be confident to lead and act as the Team’s Manager delegate.

• You will work closely with the Team’s Manager to address any identified continuous improvement and development needs.
• You will assist with the management of and contribute to our response to the regulator to ensure they are factually correct and demonstrate our commitment as environmental guardians via a critical review of the Advisor’s draft response. Ensuring the author has:
• Understood the circumstances of the risk of non-compliance and/or pollution incident.
• Understood, identified and evidenced suitable mitigating or preventive actions.
• Interpreted scientific reports and/or data regarding environmental impact.
• Support Advisors to chair and facilitate internal meetings.
• Supporting Advisors to finalise and complete responses within the deadline.
• Support Advisors to prepare any requested data.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders.

Base location: 

Hybrid- An average of two days a week at Clearwater Court, Vastern Rd, Reading.

Working pattern or hours:

Flexible working options are available to be discussed with the successful candidate at the interview stage.

Other requirements for the role: 

Ability to travel to sites across our entire Thames Water area for training & team building.

Location(s):

Hybrid – Clearwater Court – RG1 8DB

 Working hours and pattern:

36 hours / Hybrid

If you wish to speak to one of our Returner Specialists about this role in more detail, please call us on 01329 623 246 (option 1)