Sampling Projects Lead: Team Leadership & ISO Compliance

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Godmanchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK is seeking a Sampling Manager (Projects) to lead a team focused on service delivery and regulatory compliance. You will ensure the effective management of sampling operations while supporting strategic initiatives. The candidate should exhibit strong leadership skills, financial acumen, and a commitment to health and safety. This full-time role offers a competitive salary with various employee perks, including private healthcare and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Private healthcare

Annual bonus scheme

Volunteering opportunities

26 days holiday

Life cover

Flexible benefits

Paid time off for illness

Free parking

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team management experience with a focus on coaching and mentoring.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and quality standards (ISO 17025, ISO 9001).
• Financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
• Commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Samplers, ensuring competency, training, and development.
• Collaborate across the business to deliver sampling requirements aligned with customer demand.
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System and regulatory standards.
• Support operational management including scheduling and incident response.
• Participate in external audits and provide assurance data to regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Continuous improvement

Financial acumen

Job description

A leading water utility company in the UK is seeking a Sampling Manager (Projects) to lead a team focused on service delivery and regulatory compliance. You will ensure the effective management of sampling operations while supporting strategic initiatives. The candidate should exhibit strong leadership skills, financial acumen, and a commitment to health and safety. This full-time role offers a competitive salary with various employee perks, including private healthcare and flexible benefits.