Innovation Project Manager(Solutions Team)
Circa £55,000, dependent on skills and experience
Permanent, 37 hours (full time), with flexibility for part time working
Huntingdon
Multiple positions available

Dive into a world ofopportunity, andjoin our team!

We are looking for Innovation Project Managersto join our Research and Innovation (R&I)Solutionsteam!

This is a specialist role within the R&I team, which is accountable for the development and delivery of innovationinitiatives in the R&I programme. You will partner with teams across Anglian Water in the delivery of projects which will enable successful delivery of our business plan, ensuring we have developednew solutions,andaligned to our purposeacross horizons up to 25 years ahead.

Key responsibilities

• Make surethe investments made through the programme are delivered to safety, time, cost, and qualitysafetystandards

• Ensure R&I engage staff across the business in the innovation process and support our explorer value

• Ensurevisibility and understanding across the organisation of the R&I team, thepartnershipsand platforms we hold and how they canfacilitateand drive value

• Make sure our colleagues engage with and gain value from external funding routes and their outputs, such as the Ofwat Innovation Fund

• Collaborate with leaders across Anglian Waterto encourage the delivery of new and innovative solutions through the programme

• Understand project risks across the programme and escalate potential issues to the innovation management team

• Develop innovation process and workflows to support the successful delivery of the R&Isolutionsportfolio, working alongsideResearch& Insights and Integration teams.

• Lead on business case development for innovations ready tobe integrated into AW

• Assistin reviewing proposals from suppliers and innovators,identifyinginnovative technologiesor approaches which can be integrated within Anglian Water and where needed provide project supportto business sponsors to enable this

We invest in our people - as a valued employee,you’llbe entitled to:  

• Personal private health care   

• Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%

• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household 

• 26days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more  

• Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)  

• Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)

• Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay 

• Bonus scheme    

• Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

What does it take to be successful?

• Proven experience and knowledge of, or experience in Water and/or Water recycling services

• Proven project management experience gained in working in complex and high uncertainty projects

• Project management qualification such as Prince2,Prosci, APM, is not essential, but is desirable

• Data analysis, development of benefits realisation plan, and business case development experience

• Excellent communication skills and an ability to forge effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders at all levels

• Excellent presentation skills for both internal and external events

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which meanswe’llconsider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disabilitystatusor any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, andwe’recommitted to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

Closing date:Tuesday 16thJune 2026
Interviews: towards the end of June

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