Job Title: Demand Lead
Salary: To £48,000 depending on experience
Location: Walsall/ Cambridge
Travel: Required across both regions
South Staffs Water is seeking a visionary Demand Lead to spearhead our commitment to reducing water consumption across both household and non-household sectors. Building on the success of our award-winning campaigns, this role will drive the delivery of our five-year strategy aligned with our Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs), ensuring sustainable and resilient demand forecasting and reduction.

As a water efficiency expert, you’ll represent the company in industry forums, champion best practices, and foster strategic relationships to meet regulatory targets and deliver long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive demand reduction strategy to 2030, aligned with WRMPs and our Business Plan.
• Lead benefit measurement and reporting for all initiatives, ensuring transparency with regulators such as Ofwat and the Environment Agency.
• Continuously review programmes to ensure optimal value and adaptive strategy execution.
• Collaborate with the Universal Metering team to align metering rollout with demand reduction goals.
• Identify and integrate industry best practices, innovations, and collaborative opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with non-household retailers, consultants, and regional stakeholders.
• Manage delivery mechanisms, including consultant and supplier contracts.
• Represent South Staffs Water at industry workshops and forums.
• Uphold Health & Safety standards and maintain relevant training.
• Embody and promote our core values: Professional, Trusted, Impactful, and Community Focused.