Operational Service Leadership Graduate

Start date:September 2027

Location:Based within the AnglianWaterHuntingdonarea. Please note your placementsand finalrolemay vary across the region anddepartments,so flexibility is essential.

Help shape the future of water, theenvironmentand the communities we serve

With a plan worth over £11billionof investment,we'rebuilding for better — for you, for the communities we serve, for our environment. As part of this we are looking for you to join Anglian Water's Graduate Programme and tackle some of the biggest environmental and infrastructure challenges facing the region. From climate resilience and major engineering projects to digital innovation and customer experience,you'lldevelop the skills, experience and support needed to become one of our future leaders or specialists.

Your career path

The water industry is changing rapidly, creating exciting opportunities for the next generation of talent. At Anglian Water,you'llwork onreal challengesthat matter, developingexpertiseacross your chosen profession while contributing to projects that support customers,communitiesand the environment.

You'lllearn from experienced colleagues, take on meaningfulresponsibilityand build the skills,knowledgeand confidence to shape your future career, while helping us shape the future of water.

To find out more from ourrecentgraduatespleasevisit ourAnglian Water careerspage

Professional Development & Memberships

We'recommitted to helping you build a career, not just gain a job. Through our two-year graduate programme,you'llexperience different placements, work onreal businesschallengesand learn from experienced colleagues across the organisation.You'llhave access to a wide range of development opportunities, support towards professional qualifications and funded membership of a relevant professional institution, helping you grow yourexpertiseand achieve professional accreditation whereappropriate.

Your programme

Operational Services sits at the heart of keeping the region running. Every day, our teams use technology, data, operationalexpertiseand planning to ensure customers receive reliable water services while helping Anglian Water respond to the challenges of the future.

As part of the Operational Services Graduate Programme, you'll gain experience across a range of teams includingOperational Technology, Metering, Operational Control Centre, and Planning & Scheduling, developing an understanding of how these functions work together to support customers, operational performance and environmental outcomes.

You could find yourself

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Using operational technology and digital systems to support smarter decision making.

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Analysing smart meter data toidentifyinsights thatbenefitboth customers and operations.

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Working alongside our 24/7 Operational Control Centre, helping coordinate responses to incidents and operational events.

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Supporting Planning & Scheduling teams to ensure the right resources are deployed at the right time.

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Contributing to projects that improve resilience,efficiencyand customer service.

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Exploring how data, automation and technology can transform operational performance.

Over the two-year graduate programme,you'llwork with experienced professionals, take ownership of meaningfulprojectsand develop a broad understanding of how operational services underpin the delivery of water and water recycling services across the region.

We'relooking for graduates who are naturally curious, enjoy solving problems, embracenew technologyand want to make a positive impact. No prior industry experience isrequired. What matters most is your willingness to learn, collaborate and bring fresh perspectives to the challenges we face. This programme is designed to develop the next generation of operational leaders,specialistsand innovators. Based on the graduate programme materials, the focus is on developingexpertisethroughreal businesschallenges, placements and learning from experienced colleagues while supporting customers,communitiesand the environment.

What you will bring

We are looking for people who are curious,ambitiousand ready to learn. Individuals who enjoy solving problems, workingcollaborativelyand bringing different perspectives to the challenges we face. Most importantly,we'relooking for graduates who want to help shape the future of water while developing a successful and rewarding career of their own.We welcome applicants who are excited abouttechnology productsand passionate about the water industry.

For this role,you’llneed to have obtained in the last 3 years or be studying towards a minimum 2:2 in any degree discipline and have graduated by September 2027 for the 2027 intake.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary,you'llreceive a comprehensive health and wellbeing package, private healthcare, 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a double-matched pension scheme with up to 21% total contribution. We also offer an excellent family leave package, including enhanced maternity,paternityand shared parental leave, helping you balance your career with the moments that matter most.

Closing Date:27th September 2026

AssessmentCentres(in Person): Monday 9th November at Lancaster House head office, Huntingdon