Policy Officer

Water UK is the trade body for the UK's water companies. Joining Water UK provides the chance to develop ideas that are radical but progressive, and design strategies to have them adopted by decision‑makers.

The Policy Officer will work flexibly across the policy team, supporting the experts across their different areas depending on fast‑moving priorities. The post holder will also take responsibility for discrete elements of policy development – such as policy on managing sewer blockages and on a strategy for more effectively managing rain where it falls.

About you

• Interest in ambiguous or complex problem‑solving, comfortable working in fast‑paced environments, able to multi‑task effectively.
• Good planning and organising skills with the resilience and initiative to proactively overcome challenges.
• Ability to contribute to persuasive and compelling policy papers and presentations, with a fluent verbal style and a logical approac...