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TieTalent .Location: Bradford / Hybrid Working (2-3 days office a week Bradford).Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.What we do

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire''s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region''s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.Role purpose

We are looking for a

Network Escapes Team Leader

to play a vital role in delivering Yorkshire Water''s performance commitments for sewer flooding in AMP8. You''ll lead a team of Network Escapes Technicians, ensuring regulatory compliance with Ofwat guidance and maintaining high levels of assurance across our ODI processes. Working closely with the Network Escapes Manager and other stakeholders, you''ll drive best practices, manage risks, and support the implementation of our sewer flooding strategy through tactical interventions and continuous improvement.Responsibilities

Lead a team of Network Escapes Technicians, ensuring regulatory compliance with Ofwat guidance and maintaining high levels of assurance across ODI processes.Work closely with the Network Escapes Manager and other stakeholders to drive best practices, manage risks, and support the implementation of our sewer flooding strategy through tactical interventions and continuous improvement.Provide expert guidance on regulatory requirements, monitor changes in legislation, and ensure our reporting framework delivers accurate and reliable data.Identify coaching needs, support team development through performance management, and ensure learning is shared across the business.By understanding root causes and trends, help shape strategic decisions that improve performance and prevent repeat incidents, making a real impact for our customers and the environment.Where you fit in

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Network Escapes Team Leader , you will:Experience in delivering business targets through leadership positions.Experience in regulatory compliance within a technical or highly regulated environment.Ability to acquire, understand and interpret information, both technical and financial.Ability to analyse, interpret and feed forward operational performance data and network failure scenarios.Proven planning ability - identifying priorities and actions to assist in delivering results.Skills and qualifications

Proven leadership and performance management skills, with the ability to embed company values and behaviours across teams.Flexible and results-driven, with a progressive mindset and a strong focus on continuous improvement.Experienced in managing change and influencing positive culture and behaviours within operational teams.Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills at both operational and management levels.Sector experience in water, wastewater, utilities, or manufacturing, with a solid understanding of relevant regulations.Skilled in interpreting KPI data and using insights to anticipate issues and drive performance.Technically proficient in IT systems including Odyssey, SAP, ICE, and Microsoft applications.Holds a full valid UK driving licence and demonstrates commitment to safety and compliance.You will also benefit from having

Ability to become a subject matter expert on sewer flooding guidance and regulatory requirements, supporting compliance and performance.Skilled in using data to anticipate issues, identify opportunities, and drive delivery of key performance indicators (KPIs).Experience in maintaining robust reporting frameworks and governance processes to ensure data accuracy and insight sharing.Strong analytical mindset with the ability to spot trends, generate strategic insights, and support continuous improvement across the team.Additional information

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it''s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (where possible) to help you balance work and home life. We are committed to accessibility and adjustments in the recruitment process. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes, please include this information in your application. We will discuss reasonable adjustments.Closing date: 5 September 2025.Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur.

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