SMART Waste Networks Manager

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Smart Waste Networks Manager Location: Initially in Bradford, moving to Leeds Valley Park summer 2026. Hybrid working two days per week (Bradford/Leeds). Permanent role, 37 hours per week Monday‑Friday. What we do! We ensure that over 5.4 million people living in Yorkshire, and the millions of visitors each year, receive clean and safe drinking water and reliable wastewater services. Our focus extends to community care, environmental protection and long‑term water planning. Where you fit in! As our Smart Waste Networks Manager you will:
Identify relevant stakeholders and support line managers with clear, effective communication about device roll‑out. Collaborate with the wider wastewater team to explore opportunities for active catchment management. Work with internal and external communications to share delivery plans and improvement opportunities. Act as the link between CFS and the Operational Intelligence team to optimise operational demand and improvements. Lead and support colleagues across the company to maximise successful change implementation. Partner with commercial services to manage the AMP8 telemetry deployment contract and supplier. Develop a maintenance strategy and programme to ensure effective device availability and data quality. Explore opportunities for innovation and new techniques to further develop the Wastewater smart network. Drive customer improvements through process optimisation in collaboration with service optimisation teams.
What skills & qualifications you will need:
Experience designing and delivering change. Experience in field operations and understanding the challenges of field‑based roles. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence across business readiness teams (business change, communications, learning). Broad understanding of sewer network systems and associated assets. Broad understanding of telemetry devices, data capture and installation/deployment techniques. Ability to be an ambassador for change, encouraging senior stakeholders and frontline colleagues to adopt change proactively. Recent experience leading and managing operational teams within water/wastewater. Strong knowledge and experience of business processes linked to day‑to‑day CFS operations, including planning, scheduling and customer management practices. Previous experience managing change in a fast‑paced operational environment. Ability to work in a fast‑paced delivery context and manage multiple tasks effectively. Proactive, self‑motivated, organised and takes personal accountability. Full UK driving licence; required to work at various locations across Yorkshire.
Equal Opportunity 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. Closing date for this role is the 3rd May 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Bradford
Job Type:
FullTime

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