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About Us
We’re Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority – a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales.
As the economic regulator of water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, our role is to enable, incentivise and hold companies to account for providing the very best for customers, communities and the environment now and in the future. We also oversee the markets in the water sector to ensure they’re working for customers.
We are at the source of everyday life. Our work is high-profile and fast-moving, within a dynamic and agile environment. The work that you’ll be involved in every day will help us to deliver our strategy, to make us the regulator we want to be and help the sector to deliver for customers and society.
Why Join Ofwat?
We are forward-thinking, creative, innovative and ambitious. We actively encourage autonomy, collaboration and innovation and we have a unique culture fostered by trust, flexibility and respect.
We strive to ensure our people feel connected and valued, where their voice matters. You will be provided with the space and support to shape your future while taking greater control of your own growth and development.
We were awarded 'Smarter Working Maturity' recognition for the way that Ofwat has embraced new and modern ways of working, reflecting the spaces we provide, technology we have deployed and the culture and leadership we have embedded to empower choice and flexibility for our people.
The Role
We are looking for Non-Voting Members of the RAPID Board. The RAPID Board would particularly welcome applications from persons with expertise and experience in major infrastructure project delivery and/or resilience planning encompassing environment and/or climate change.
The role will require attendance at quarterly meetings of the RAPID Board. Participation in ad hoc meetings of the RAPID Board outside of the quarterly cycle, through correspondence between meetings and otherwise through advice and assistance on matters relevant to the RAPID Board's work outside of meetings may also be required.
Key Deliverables:
- Attend quarterly meetings of the RAPID Board
- Participate in ad hoc meetings of the RAPID Board outside of the quarterly cycle
- Participate in correspondence between meetings
- Provide advice and assistance on matters relevant to the RAPID Board's work outside of meetings
Desirable Experience, Skills and Knowledge
- Experience at Board level in a similar or comparable organisation
- Analytical skills, sound independent judgment and an ability and willingness to challenge
- Experience in major infrastructure project delivery
- Experience in resilience planning encompassing environment and/or climate change
- High standards of conduct including impartiality, integrity and objectivity in the execution of roles and responsibilities.
Remuneration & Expenses
The role is classed as an appointment, and not as employment. The remuneration for this role is expected to be £700 per day, which includes reading and preparation time as well as meeting attendance. Expenses are payable for expenditure reasonably and necessarily incurred on behalf of Ofwat and in accordance with Ofwat’s travel expenses policy from time to time.
To find out more about the role, please find the Candidate Pack attached.
Application Deadline: Sunday 3 March 2024.
