Director of People and Culture

Ofwat is the economic regulator for water and wastewater companies in England and Wales. Safe, reliable and sustainable water and wastewater services are essential for our day-to-day lives, our wellbeing, and our natural world. At Ofwat, our ambition is for water companies to provide the very best service for customers, improving the environment and improving life through water, both now and in the future.

It is an exciting time to join Ofwat.  Our SAILOR values underpin everything we do. They help us to deliver and maintain an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. And they've made a difference.  In our latest people survey 92% of our people said they are treated with respect by the people they work with. We’re forward-thinking, creative, innovative, and ambitious. We constantly push the boundaries and embrace new ways of working. With us, your work matters, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt. Ours is a culture of trust, flexibility, autonomy, collaboration, and innovation. We all want positive change for water customers, the environment, and the future of water.

Ofwat is now looking for its next Director of People and Culture.  Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role will sit within the Corporate Enablers Directorate as part of the management team working in collaboration with Director of Finance & Procurement and Director of IT & Workplace Services. This is an exciting and challenging role in an organisation that has a clear, purposeful direction, an appetite for creativity in the People agenda and a desire to move at pace to achieve its goals.

The successful candidate will bring significant experience of leading a people function in an organisation which is going through periods of change. Candidates will bring experience of developing and executing strategies to meet company goals while boosting employee satisfaction and creating high performing cultures. With strong stakeholder management skills, candidates will confidently represent Ofwat both inside and outside of the organisation.

Ofwat is committed to being a truly diverse and inclusive employer, reflective of the customers and communities we serve, and encourages applications from candidates of all walks of life.

This is a hybrid role with the successful candidate expected to spend two days per week in the Birmingham office, with travel to our London office when required. For this role external candidates may achieve a starting salary from £84,176 to  £92,000 depending on relevant skills and experience required for the post.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Ofwat on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference QJUT. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by 12.00 noon on Friday 26^th January 2024.