Closing Date 2026-07-03 Job Title: Environmental Reporting Co-ordinator Location: Durrington, Sussex – Hybrid working (flexible on location) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: From £38k depending on skills and experience About the role: At Southern Water, protecting the environment is at the heart of what we do. As an Environmental Reporting Co‑ordinator, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy and transparency of our environmental data and regulatory reporting. What you will be responsible for: You’ll take ownership of our environmental reporting framework—making sure that all submissions to regulators are accurate, compliant and audit-ready. Working across the business, you’ll provide expert assurance and challenge, helping ensure our data stands up to scrutiny and supports strong environmental performance. This is a role where your work directly supports compliance, builds regulator confidence, and helps protect our reputation. Own and deliver environmental regulatory reporting to external bodies, ensuring it is accurate, complete and submitted on time Provide independent assurance and challenge on environmental data across the business Lead improvements to reporting processes, systems and data quality controls Interpret and embed new regulatory requirements into business processes Act as a key contact for regulators such as the Environment Agency and Natural England Assure key environmental KPIs and ESG-related metrics Oversee groundwater returns and associated compliance activities Identify and manage risks related to reporting and data integrity What you’ll bring to the role: We’re looking for someone who is detail-focused, organised and confident working with complex data and regulatory requirements. You’ll also have: Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal The ability to influence and challenge constructively across teams A proactive, collaborative approach with strong organisational skills Experience working with data systems and Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel) Knowledge and experience Experience in environmental regulation and reporting Understanding of environmental compliance and regulatory frameworks Knowledge of water or wastewater operations (desirable) Experience within the utilities sector (desirable) Qualifications Degree in a science, engineering or environmental discipline (essential) Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed. You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation "At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need." If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself) Our Commitment to Diversity We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Additional information: In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting. Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation. Our purpose is big. Our impact is huge. And we know that every single one of us has the power, through our actions, to positively change society and the environment for good. It’s why careers with us have real meaning. Because, if you’re driven and ambitious, we can offer you huge opportunities for personal growth, professional development and constant innovation. Forever evolving. Forever focused on doing the right thing, we empower and encourage everyone to play to their strengths and to help us shape a fair and positive future for all. We believe in Water for Life. If you do too, Dive Right In. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That’s why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you’ll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position. Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?
