Compliance & Assurance Officer

at  South Staff Water

ABOUT US:

At South Staffs Water, we deliver clean and reliable water supplies to around 1.7 million customers within the South Staffs and Cambridge regions. As a water only Company, providing clean, healthy water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year is at the very heart of what we do and that’s where you come in

To undertake independent conformity and assurance assessments of activities within the operational teams across water production, treatment, and distribution to ensure we are effectively meeting our regulatory requirements. This is a vital role to assure confidence in the effectiveness of policies and procedures and ensure we are working towards ISO9001.

• Implement new quality management systems and processes with the support of internal stakeholders to drive positive change relating to Health & Safety, Water Quality and Operational processes.
• Frequently assess competent operators to understand their level of competency and make recommendations for individual training requirements.
• Implement an audit strategy for assessing and reporting on the effectiveness of existing WQ, H&S and other company policies, processes, and systems.
• Provide a monthly report to key stakeholders on the outputs of key findings and present an update to the Water Quality Steering Group.
• Work alongside the Training & Development Coordinator to ensure training plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Engage with EUSR to arrange audit and evaluation of the companies Competent Operator Scheme to ensure the company retains its recognised status within the industry scheme
• To ensure adherence with all compliance standards and always operate with integrity.
• Support with the development of treatment process operating manuals, working instructions and site compliance documentation (Health & Safety, Environmental and quality).
• Developing Quality Management, Health, Safety, and Compliance systems.
• Conduct safety, quality and process assurance audits on operational staff including external contractors.
• Coach and develop operational staff.
• Regularly report and assure the senior management team on the effectiveness of policies and procedures.