At Anglian Water our values are that together, we will: Build trust, do the right thing, and we are always exploring
Who we are?
The Integrated Maintenance, Repair & Development Services (IMRDS) Alliance is part of the Anglian Water network andis responsible fordelivering andmaintainingcritical water infrastructure. Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking an IMRDS Training and Development Managerto lead the delivery of an efficient,customer‑focusedoperational training programme across our Alliances. Reporting to the Head of Programme Optimisation, this is a key leadership role responsible for onboarding, competence management, accreditationcomplianceand future capability development.
You will lead a team of Training and Development professionals and act as thecentral pointof intelligence for training demand, skills matrices, qualificationrenewalsand workforce capability insight. Using data, digitaltoolsand stakeholder collaboration, you will ensure training provision is consistent, compliant,forward‑lookingand aligned to operational and regulatory needs.
This role also plays a critical part in shaping future workforce capability through strategic planning,Resource Management,external benchmarking and strong partnerships with accreditation and awarding bodies.
Key Responsibilities
You will lead and optimise the coordination of operational training and onboarding activity, ensuring all personnel follow the correct learning pathways aligned to skills,standardsand accreditation requirements. You willmaintaina single,accurateview of workforce competence across the Alliances, proactively managing renewals and compliance risks while providing clear performance insight and assurance reporting.
You will work closely with People Development, Operational Learning Teams, partners, SMEs and operational leaders to design, enhance andquality‑assuretraining programmes, ensuring consistency,relevanceand effectiveness across all Alliances. You will use data and forecasting insight toidentifycurrent and future capability gaps, inform workforceplanningand deliver targeted upskilling programmes to address priority risks.Additionally, you will build visibility of all resources across the alliance and make recommendations onoptimalresource levels.
You will manage key external relationships with accreditation and awarding bodies, ensuring compliance with standards, monitoring sector developments and embedding emerging requirements into training pathways and planning. As a people leader, you will develop and motivate ahigh‑performingTraining Coordination Team, driving service excellence, continuousimprovementand digitalisation.
You will champion Anglian Water’s SaferEvery Dayculture, ensuringhigh standardsof health and safety compliance across all training and coordination activity.
What Does It Take to Be an IMRDS Training and Development Manager?
Proven experience leading operational training,learningor workforce development in a complex environment
Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developinghigh‑performingteams
Excellent stakeholder management skills, including external partners and accreditation bodies
Strong data, reporting and insight capability to informdecision‑makingand planning
Experience working with skills matrices, competenceframeworksand compliance requirements
Ability to balance operational delivery with strategic workforce development
Strong communication,influencingand organisational skills
A proactive,customer‑focusedmindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
Health & Safety leadership experience or strong working knowledge desirable
As a Valued Employee,You’llBe Entitled To:
Personal private healthcare
26 days annual leave – rising with length of service
Company car or car cash allowance (role dependent)
Flexible working – a mixture of home and office working
Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Waterdouble‑matchesyour contributions up to 6%
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Why Anglian Water?
At Anglian Water, we are one of the UK’s leading water and water recycling companies, committed to delivering excellent customer service while protecting the environment and supporting our people to thrive. We believe in inclusion, development and creating roles that make a real impact.
Closing Date: 2nd June 2026
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Anglian Water supply water and water recycling services to more than six million domestic and business customers in the east of England and Hartlepool. Our services are at the heart of every single family and community in our region. We clean water to the highest standard, deliver it to millions of homes, and carefully manage it to ensure it never runs out.
We’re the largest water and water recycling company in England and Wales by geographic area. We’re also one of the driest regions in the country, with just 600 millimetres of rain each year, on average a third less than the rest of England. In fact some areas have a lower annual rainfall than Jerusalem. That’s why it’s vital that we look after the water that we’ve got.
