Shape the Future of Water Services in Your Region

Three Regional Deputy Chair Roles WaterShare+

Locations: Bournemouth, Bristol & Cornwall

Salary: £5,370 per annum plus reasonable expenses

Time Commitment: Approx. 1215 days per year

Term: Three-year appointment

Our client is WaterShare+, which acts as an independent customer and environment focused challenge panel and a unique customer engagement scheme enabled by Pennon Groups water companies: South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water and Sutton & East Surrey Water. WaterShare+ gives customers both a stake and a say in the company, ensuring transparency and fairness in the delivery of essential water services.

We are now seeking to appoint three Regional Deputy Chairs for WaterShare+:

• Bournemouth Deputy Chair
• Bristol Deputy Chair
• Cornwall Deputy Chair

This is a strategic, non-executive role offering the opportunity to champion customer interests, influence decision-making, and help shape the future of water services in your region.

The Role

As Deputy Chair, you will:

• Work collaboratively with the WaterShare+ Panel to challenge and scrutinise company performance.
• Act as a champion for customer views, ensuring engagement and feedback are central to decisions.
• Promote WaterShare+ and increase awareness of its role in giving customers a voice.
• Attend public and private meetings, including three online public meetings, one in-person regional meeting, the annual customer AGM, and four private sessions with the Pennon executive team.
• Deputise for the Regional Chair when required.

About You

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are recognised figures within their region with a track record showing they have the experience and capability for championing customer interests and priorities.
• Demonstrate independence, integrity, and emotional intelligence.
• Have experience in board-led or non-executive roles, with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Understand local issues and have wide links into the communities they represent.
• Knowledge of regulated industries and commercial awareness is desirable.

In addition, the WaterShare+ panel is keen to complement its existing range of skills with at least one candidate having either

A background in the water sector or its regulation

A background in representing business in one of the regions or nationally (e.g. in a business sector advocacy organisation, or a LEP or similar)

Diversity & Inclusion:
WaterShare+ is committed to building a diverse and inclusive panel that reflects the communities it serves. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds.

Closing Date:Friday 13th February 2026

Online Interview Date:Wednesday 25th February 2026

To apply, please send your CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 pages) to Vanessa Moon or Simon Quinn quoting the relevant reference:

• MC2672 BOURNEMOUTH WaterShare+ Deputy Chair
• MC2672 BRISTOL WaterShare+ Deputy Chair
• MC2672 CORNWALL WaterShare+ Deputy Chair

Disclaimer:
WaterShare+ has retained Moon Executive Search to manage this campaign and are therefore unable to accept CVs from third-party agencies. All CVs and expressions of interest received will be forwarded directly to Moon Executive Search for consideration.

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