DWR Cymru Cyfyngedig Welsh Water Plc
Strategy Support Analyst
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Job Requisition Number
9108
Work Type
Permanent
Job Function
Human Resources & Comms
Salary Range
£42,786.00 - £48,912.00
Base
South East Hub
Closing date
3rd September
What you’ll be responsible for
Strategy Support plays a central role in shaping the long-term direction of Welsh Water. Working within the strategy function, the role supports the development of corporate strategy, long-term plans, and major strategic initiatives. The analyst provides high-quality analysis, insight, and structured thinking to inform executive and board-level decision-making.
The role combines wide-ranging analysis, horizon scanning, policy and regulatory awareness, and strategic thinking. The Strategy Analyst will work across multiple functions, helping translate complex challenges — such as climate change, affordability, infrastructure resilience, and regulatory reform — into clear strategic options and evidence-based recommendations.
This role is suited to an individual who is intellectually curious, comfortable working with ambiguity, and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to long-term societal outcomes through public-service infrastructure.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Support development of corporate strategy, long-term delivery strategies, and regulatory business plans.
- Produce high-quality briefing papers, board papers, presentations, and strategic reports.
- Undertake structured analysis of strategic issues, including economic, environmental, regulatory, and social trends.
- Develop and maintain scenario models and long-term planning assumptions.
- Support development of outcome frameworks, performance measures, and strategic KPIs.
- Analyse customer, financial, operational, and environmental data to inform strategic decisions.
- Monitor policy, regulatory, and industry developments and assess implications for the business.
- Support strategic programmes and transformation initiatives across the company.
- Contribute to cross-functional projects and strategic reviews.
- Support engagement with regulators, government, and external stakeholders where required.
- Assist in developing thought leadership and evidence to support the company’s long-term vision.
- Maintain clear documentation and version control of strategic materials and assumptions.
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About you
The following are essential requirements for the recruitment of the role:
- Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. economics, engineering, environmental science, public policy, finance, or similar).
Experience
- Experience in a strategy, policy, consulting, regulation, economics, planning, or analytical role.
- Experience analysing complex data or strategic issues and presenting findings clearly.
- Experience in utilities, infrastructure, public sector, environmental, or regulated industries.
- Experience contributing to business plans, regulatory submissions, or long-term planning exercises.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders.
Knowledge and Skills
- Understanding of strategic planning processes.
- Awareness of key economic, environmental, and social drivers affecting infrastructure sectors.
- Knowledge of the UK water sector or other regulated utilities.
- Understanding of public policy, regulation, or long-term infrastructure planning.
- Awareness of sustainability, climate adaptation, or resilience issues.
Competencies
- Consistently displays behaviours expected in your role and in line with the Code of Conduct
- L2 - Building and Managing Relationships
- L2 - Communicating and Influencing
- L2 - Emotional and Social Intelligence
- L2 - Innovation and Problem Solving
- L2 - Managing and Developing Performance
- L2 - Organisational Awareness
- L2 - Responding to Pressure and Change
- L2 - Responsible Use of Resources
- L2 - Strategic Planning and Execution
Benefits
As well as a market competitive salary, 34 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:
- Variable pay schemes (your salary band will remain the same, but performance depending, you could receive an incremental within-band increase and a yearly incentive)
- Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
- Enhanced employer pension contributions – Up to 11% employer contributions
- Free Mortgage Brokering Services
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
- Gym and fitness discounts as well as high street shopping
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
- Car-leasing scheme and free on-site parking at all sites
- Health CashBack scheme and access to an online GP service
- An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family
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We require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business.
For some roles, there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject to all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.
Who we are
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water keeps 3 million people healthy each day with safe, reliable water, and takes away wastewater to clean, before returning it safely to our beautiful rivers and seas.
To be able to deliver high quality, essential services which help to protect the health of our customers, colleagues, and our environment, we need the right people to deliver on our vision. This is achieved by living our core values and demonstrating the core behaviours that underpin them. The security of our people, assets, and information is key to us, so we are looking for people who understand and comply with the company’s required security objectives.
We know that the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality, diversity, and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Welsh Water. We want every individual to feel confident, proud, and able to bring their whole selves to work.
To ensure an improved representation in our workforce, applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBT+, Non-binary, and people with disabilities. Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents each customer we serve.
In essence, ours is a company based on trust, openness, respect, commitment, and honesty. A company that our colleagues are proud to work for.
Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT
© Dŵr Cymru Cyf 2019.
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