Policy Officer

Water UK is the trade body for the UK’s water companies. Joining Water UK provides the chance to develop ideas that are radical but progressive, and design strategies to have them adopted by decision‑makers.

The Policy Officer will work flexibly across the policy team, supporting the experts across their different areas depending on fast‑moving priorities. The post holder will also take responsibility for discrete elements of policy development – such as policy on managing sewer blockages and on a strategy for more effectively managing rain where it falls.

About you

• Interest in ambiguous or complex problem‑solving, comfortable working in fast‑paced environments, able to multi‑task effectively.
• Good planning and organising skills with the resilience and initiative to proactively overcome challenges.
• Ability to contribute to persuasive and compelling policy papers and presentations, with a fluent verbal style and a logical approach to setting clear and well‑crafted arguments.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build robust professional relationships both internally and externally, as required.
• Ability to see broader strategy, not just detailed mechanics, with an understanding of the ‘bigger picture’ and Water UK’s role within it and to reflect this understanding in your advice to colleagues.
• It is not necessary to be a subject‑matter expert, but key to success will be the candidate’s ability to extract key themes and arguments from complex, often scientific, texts and repackage for different audiences.
• Knowledge/understanding of the water sector or comparable utilities and/or familiarity with some issues outlined in this job description, including the water environment, government regulations or legislation.
• Comfort with handling and interpreting data.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports, briefings, or presentations to external audiences.

Working for Water UK

• Discretionary bonus of up to 25% of salary
• Private medical insurance and dental coverage
• 27 working days’ holiday, with the option to ‘buy’ more annual leave
• Pension scheme – employee 5%, employer 6%
• Life assurance from date of joining

We are based in central London, close to St James’s Park.

All roles are offered on a hybrid basis with an expectation of 3 to 4 days a week in the office.

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