Closing Date 2025-07-02 Job Title: Training Solutions Specialist Type: 12 Month FTC Location: Across Southern Water Region (can be discussed at interview stage) Hours: 37 Salary: Up to £35k We are looking for a Training Solutions Specialist to join us here at Southern Water! The Training Solutions Specialist is responsible for building operational training programmes that are targeted at improving the required skills and capabilities of Wastewater operational teams to do their job effectively. They will liaise with internal and external subject matter experts and training providers to ensure that training solutions are developed that meet the regulatory needs and industry standards for the Wastewater Operations Function. The role is vital in ensuring external training providers deliver solutions to the required time, cost, and quality expectations. They will own the relationship between the Wastewater operations function and external training delivery providers to ensure training solutions are aligned to operational goals. The role requires an approachable person and effective communicators who can co-ordinate across multiple internal and external stakeholders. Day-to-day responsibilities will include Identifying and scoping training solutions Developing and managing external training delivery programmes Liaising with external training provider Co-ordinating operational teams’ completion of training An understanding of the Water and Wastewater industry is beneficial for this specific role, as well as experience in managing external stakeholders. As well as a great salary package, our other benefits include: A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays BUPA cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage) Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution) An employee assistance program A network of sports and social clubs Company and performance-related bonus Life assurance equal to 4x salary Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service) Health Cash Plan Two paid volunteering days a year Occupational health service Discounts with over 800 popular retailers Digital GP service Study support may be available for job-related qualifications Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options Cycle to work scheme Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role? All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g., a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered. Our purpose is big. Our impact is huge. And we know that every single one of us has the power, through our actions, to positively change society and the environment for good. It’s why careers with us have real meaning. Because, if you’re driven and ambitious, we can offer you huge opportunities for personal growth, professional development and constant innovation. Forever evolving. Forever focused on doing the right thing, we empower and encourage everyone to play to their strengths and to help us shape a fair and positive future for all. We believe in Water for Life. If you do too, Dive Right In. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That’s why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you’ll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position. Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?
