Southern Water
Safety & Security Business Analyst
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Safety & Security Business Analyst
Location: Durrington, West Sussex (hybrid)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £35-40,000 depending on skills and experience
There has never been a more important time to join Southern Water. As we move through AMP8, we are delivering one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry, focused on improving environmental performance, service resilience and long-term affordability for customers.
About the Role
To provide high-quality business analysis, insight and delivery support across Southern Water’s health, safety and security agenda. The role will translate data, risk, process and stakeholder requirements into clear analysis, reporting, improvement opportunities and practical delivery plans that support better decision-making, stronger assurance and improved outcomes for colleagues, customers, assets and the wider business.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Work with HSSW leaders and stakeholders to understand business needs, risks, processes and improvement opportunities across safety, wellbeing, physical security and assurance.
- Develop clear business requirements, process maps, options analysis and recommendations to support HSSW transformation, governance and continuous improvement activity.
- Produce high-quality analysis, dashboards, reports and papers for senior stakeholders, governance forums and regulatory or assurance activity.
- Analyse leading and lagging performance indicators, incident data, audit findings, risk information and action plans to identify trends, gaps and areas requiring intervention.
- Support the development and maintenance of HSSW plans, POAPs, trackers and performance reporting, ensuring actions, owners, milestones and benefits are visible and managed.
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What You’ll Bring to the Role
- Proven experience in a business analyst, performance analyst, project analyst or transformation support role within a complex organisation.
- Experience working with operational, risk, assurance, compliance, health and safety, security or regulated business environments.
- Experience gathering requirements, mapping processes, analysing data and producing practical recommendations for improvement.
- Understanding of business analysis methods, including requirements gathering, process mapping, options appraisal and benefits tracking.
- Understanding of performance reporting, data quality, management information and dashboard development.
- Awareness of risk management, governance, assurance and compliance frameworks.
- Strong analytical skills, able to interpret complex data and turn it into clear insight, recommendations and action.
- Excellent written communication skills, able to produce clear reports, papers, presentations and briefing materials for senior audiences.
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.
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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.
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