H&S Business Administrator

This position as a Business Administrator is an opportunity to help improve the HS&W team's performance and function to deliver improved organisation, engagement and clarity of outcomes so that ultimately, we can prevent incidents and illnesses to our people, customers and communities.

What you will be doing as a Business Administrator

• Workflow and Commercial management - Accountable for organising and delivering HS&W Workflow tasks e.g., Purchase Orders workflows and approvals set against the HS&W budget.
• HS&W organisational support.
• Proving organisational support to deliver the HS&W strategy deliverables and multifaceted activities across the HS&W function and the entire organisation.
• Building relationships and collaboration.
• Build a strong network across the organisation to deliver the HS&W performance improvement priority.
• Preparing and presenting data and technical information to the HS&W Director.
• Board, Executive, and Leadership meetings: Analyse technical information and data, and prepare information for the HS&W Director to present across the organisation to a full range of internal stakeholders (e.g., Board, Executive Team, and Stakeholders). Working with the Systems and Processes HS&W team specifically.
• Delivering results Deliver exceptional results through an enthusiastic and positive approach, taking accountability and ownership for the role while working accurately and flexibly within a diverse team.

What you should bring to the role

• Evaluate problems and identify solutions.
• Take ownership of the workload and prioritize tasks.
• Possess excellent written communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
• Demonstrate drive and tenacity and take a proactive approach to deliver change.

What’s in it for you?

• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus, bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Once a year Personal Medical Assessments.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.