Kelda Group Limited
Senior Asset Planning Sponsor
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Senior Asset Planning Sponsor
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
- We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £49,158 to £61,447 dependent on experience.
- Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year).
- Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
- Development opportunities in line with the Asset Planning Senior Sponsor progression plan.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra two wellness days!
- Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
- A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
- Retail savings scheme.
- Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location:
This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with an expectation that some time will be spent at the team’s operational site, based at our Swillington Alliance Office. Our current Head Office is in Bradford; however, we will be relocating to Leeds Valley Park in late 2026, so occasional travel to this location may also be required.
Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Asset Planning Sponsor to join the Wastewater Service Delivery Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?
What we do!
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.
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We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Wastewater Service Delivery Team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
Where you fit in!
As our Asset Planning Senior Sponsor you will lead the team of Asset Planning Sponsors to provide safe, reliable and affordable Wastewater network assets to deliver obligations within the AMP, optimised for Capex and Opex, operational and asset risk.
- Develop and lead the team of Asset Planning Sponsors to manage asset risks to meet the needs of the AMP business plan.
- Support the team in managing the Concept and Definition phase programmes of work and relationships with contract partners.
What skills & qualifications you will need:
- Knowledge and understanding of asset management principles and processes with previous experience in an operational and / or strategic leadership role in a commercially orientated and / or regulated environment.
- Knowledge and experience of Wastewater assets.
- Financial awareness of the AMP plan.
- Clear understanding of the position and role of Wastewater Asset Planning as well as individual role in delivering company risk management plans.
- Experience in carrying out detailed investigations into performance shortfalls on Wastewater assets.
- Experienced in developing and maintaining key internal and external relationships.
You will also benefit from having:
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- Project management experience.
- Experienced in leading highly successful teams.
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!
Do we sound like your cup of tea?
If you’ve got experience in Asset Planning Senior Sponsor and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.
Closing Date:
13th August 2026.
Interviews will be ongoing.
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.
All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
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