Deputy Chief Inspector (Grade 6) - Drinking Water Inspectorate
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £65,430 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2025 |
| Location: | North West England, UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Government Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 408233 |
Summary
As part of the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible to the Chief Inspector for developing and managing the Inspectorate’s resources in the delivery of its Vision and Strategic Objectives.
You will be part of the strategic team delivering regulation on the quality, assurance, safety and security of drinking water supplied by the water industry and the local authorities which includes delivery of secure network information systems by operators of essential supplies for water. You would be expected to communicate effectively with, and provide technical and scientific advice to, Ministers, officials of Defra and the Welsh Government and wider government departments. Engagement with stakeholders associated with the water sector such as Water UK, UKWIR, UKHSA, Public Health Wales, RAPID, as well as the wider regulatory landscape including the Environment Agency, the financial regulator Ofwat and CCW, requires a broad understanding of the complexities of the water sector.
The Deputy Chief Inspector leads and directs experienced professionals with strong academic, technical, scientific, engineering and practical backgrounds in the water and allied industries. The Inspectorate’s technical and support staff includes experts in network information systems, data management, information and knowledge management, and business administration. The work requires a high level of expertise in all aspects of drinking water supply; the interpretation of law, fair and proportionate enforcement of legal requirements and the provision of sound advice.
The role requires someone who combines strong leadership, technical expertise and managerial skills with the judgement and flexibility necessary to operate in what can be a demanding environment. Working within the context of the respective Government policies is also critical.
Deliver the Inspectorate’s overall business and strategic objectives encompassing short and longer-term requirements;
Establish and maintain effective and appropriate professional relationships with the regulated water companies and local authorities;
Manage resources efficiently and effectively, constantly seeking improved methods of working, ensuring that there are transparent and well-understood;
Ensure fair and proportionate regulatory delivery paying due regard to the Code for Enforcement, and the Code of Practice for Regulators;
You will be part of the strategic team delivering regulation on the quality, assurance, safety and security of drinking water supplied by the water industry and the local authorities which includes delivery of secure network information systems by operators of essential supplies for water. You would be expected to communicate effectively with, and provide technical and scientific advice to, Ministers, officials of Defra and the Welsh Government and wider government departments. Engagement with stakeholders associated with the water sector such as Water UK, UKWIR, UKHSA, Public Health Wales, RAPID, as well as the wider regulatory landscape including the Environment Agency, the financial regulator Ofwat and CCW, requires a broad understanding of the complexities of the water sector.
The Deputy Chief Inspector leads and directs experienced professionals with strong academic, technical, scientific, engineering and practical backgrounds in the water and allied industries. The Inspectorate’s technical and support staff includes experts in network information systems, data management, information and knowledge management, and business administration. The work requires a high level of expertise in all aspects of drinking water supply; the interpretation of law, fair and proportionate enforcement of legal requirements and the provision of sound advice.
The role requires someone who combines strong leadership, technical expertise and managerial skills with the judgement and flexibility necessary to operate in what can be a demanding environment. Working within the context of the respective Government policies is also critical.
Deliver the Inspectorate’s overall business and strategic objectives encompassing short and longer-term requirements;
Establish and maintain effective and appropriate professional relationships with the regulated water companies and local authorities;
Manage resources efficiently and effectively, constantly seeking improved methods of working, ensuring that there are transparent and well-understood;
Ensure fair and proportionate regulatory delivery paying due regard to the Code for Enforcement, and the Code of Practice for Regulators;