Head of Campaigns

Join Ofwat’s Communications Team as a Head of Campaigns

*Office Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) with hybrid working*

About Us

We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Our work has genuine significance – no other organisation does the work we do. It’s unique and meaningful: keeping our water flowing; ensuring water bills don’t cost a penny more than needed; holding water companies to account. Come and work at the source of everyday life.

The Role

We have an opportunity for a Head of Campaigns, to join our Communications Team. Ofwat's communications team plays a crucial part in the delivery of Ofwat's strategy, working across the business to encourage effective engagement and communication amongst our own people and with external audiences.

This is an exciting new role which will help to develop and oversee the delivery of national behaviour change campaigns, such as the Water Efficiency Fund Campaign - focused on promoting water efficiency and sustainability.

By 2050 England and Wales will need more than 4 billion extra litres of water available per year - that's equivalent to needing an extra 25% of the water currently supplied.

At least half of this extra water is expected to come from promoting water efficiency and reducing leakage. We intend to create a £100 million fund to help stimulate a transformative, sustained and measurable reduction in water demand in England and Wales by using a range of water efficiency approaches. You will play a key role in helping us deliver it.

To find more details about the role and deliverables please click Apply.

About You

Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post:

• Experience of developing and delivering successful behavioural change campaigns and working in, with or for Government (or its agencies).
• Member of Chartered Institute of Marketing or equivalent professional body.
• Experience of developing deep audience insights and using them to inform campaign strategies and messaging
• Experience of and ability to manage a project involving multiple stakeholders and delivering through an external body, providing leadership, governance and project management.
• Strong influencing and communication skills, with the ability to address conflicting interests.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire those you work with.

Why You Should Join Us:-

• Meaningful Impact: You will be joining a team with a sense of mission at its core aiming to build a lasting legacy for future generations by securing our long-term water resilience.
• Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration.
• Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our London or Birmingham offices.
• Fantastic employer pension contribution of nearly 30%.
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave.
• Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership.
• Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Up to 3 volunteering days per year.
• Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work.
• Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life.

Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline.

Closing date: 23.55 on 08 October 2024.