Programme Reporting Manager – Major Projects

Join Ofwat’s Major Projects Team as a Programme Reporting Manager

* Office

Location:

London (E14 4HD
) or Birmingham (B5 4UA
) with hybrid working*

We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non‑ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission’s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction – one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment.

We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency and Natural England. We’re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales.

While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities and the environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact.

We are seeking a Programme Reporting Manager to support our growing Major Projects Team at Senior Associate level. This is a new role within the Major Water Infrastructure Programme Delivery Office (MWIPDO) team that supports both the Major Project team and the RAPID team in the regulatory oversight of the overall Major Water Infrastructure programme. You will play a key role in not only delivering Ofwat’s strategy, but also in the development of our approach to the delivery of the Programme.

As part of the Delivery Office, you will co‑ordinate the effective planning and production of high‑quality reporting products for the programme, which reflect the programme status and priorities.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with experience of working within complex programme and project delivery, and to play a role in the delivery of some of the most important capital projects in the water sector which are vital for the environment, resilience and growth. The portfolio of projects within the Major Water Infrastructure Programme is also essential to meet the needs of current and future customers – and your work will directly impact how companies deliver for them.

You will work with a dedicated team of programme/project managers to drive the reporting cadence and will have direct involvement reporting to all stakeholders (both internal and external) including across government. You will maintain good data governance in line with organisational and government standards, which will require liaison with the Data and IT teams. This is an evolving space so would suit someone who is a flexible thinker, able to balance the immediate priorities and help shape the future vision for programme reporting.

You will need to be proactive and respond flexibly in support the wider work of the programme. You will be involved with the embedding of the Delivery Office as we grow, which includes supporting programme governance, risk management and planning.

To be successful, as well as working closely with the Major Projects and RAPID teams you will develop strong working relationships with partner Regulators (Environment Agency and Drinking Water Inspectorate) and Defra. You will be expected to uphold high standards of delivery and collaborate with water and wastewater companies to support them to deliver the best value for customers. You will have a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, and with our support you will continue to hone your judgement and be expected to exercise it responsibly in line with our strategy and ways of working.

Ofwat is a learning organisation, and you will have ample opportunities to further develop your knowledge and experience, as well as consolidate your skillset. We have a well‑supported, agile working environment, and a trust‑based culture intended to help empower you and enable and support you to succeed within Ofwat. In turn, you will be…