Thames Water Utilities Limited

Job title Control Tester Ref 44754 Division Digital Location Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary Competitive salary between £40,000 and £55,000 per annum Job grade B Closing date 26/06/2026 As a Control Tester, you will play a key role within the Information Security team at Thames Water, supporting the Control Testing & Assurance Manager in delivering cybersecurity control testing activities across multiple security domains. Working closely with cybersecurity leadership, service owners, and control owners, you will help ensure security controls are effectively designed, implemented, and operating as intended across the organisation. This role contributes to the Cybersecurity Control Testing & Assurance programme by assessing control effectiveness, gathering evidence, and supporting the organisation's wider security and compliance objectives. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure testing activities are executed efficiently while maintaining high standards of documentation and reporting. To be considered for this position, candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance to a minimum of Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level. What you'll be doing as a Control Tester Assist in the execution of cybersecurity control testing activities in accordance with defined procedures, templates, and standards. Support the development and localisation of test scripts tailored to specific control environments. Gather and document evidence to assess the design and operational effectiveness of cybersecurity controls. Collaborate with control owners and service owners to clarify control objectives and facilitate smooth testing execution. Maintain accurate documentation for each control assessment, including test plans, results, and supporting evidence. Produce clear and consistent reports detailing testing outcomes and observations. Escalate issues, control deficiencies, or delays to the Control Testing & Assurance Manager. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the control testing framework, methodologies, and documentation. Work with key business stakeholders to support the organisation's cybersecurity and compliance objectives. Support the wider cybersecurity assurance programme through structured testing and evidence-based analysis. Working pattern - 36 hours Monday to Friday. What you should bring to the role Experience in IT audit, IT risk, or cybersecurity control testing within an enterprise environment. Understanding of cybersecurity control frameworks and assurance methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess control effectiveness. Experience working collaboratively with technical teams and business stakeholders. Ability to manage tasks independently while contributing to team objectives. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear documentation and reporting. Good planning and organisational skills with attention to detail. Technical experience and skills Understanding of cybersecurity domains, including Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Security Architecture, Infrastructure Protection, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Incident Investigation & Response, and Cryptography. Familiarity with information security control frameworks such as COBIT or COSO. Ability to gather, analyse, and document evidence related to the design and operational effectiveness of security controls. Experience in maintaining structured documentation, including test plans, assessment results, and reports. Desirable qualifications and experience Experience working in a regulated environment. Experience within the water utility industry or other large, complex critical national infrastructure organisations. Desirable technical skills and qualifications Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor. What's in it for you? Competitive salary between £40,000 and £55,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Performance related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Access to benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Disclaimer Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Thames Water Utilities Limited is looking for an Operational Technology (OT) Compute System Engineer to manage and support critical enterprise systems ensuring compliance and security. The role demands proven experience in supporting OT compute infrastructure and excellent problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum, along with benefits like an increased annual leave allowance and a robust pension scheme. You will be involved in lifecycle management of the compute infrastructure and collaborate with business stakeholders.

Job title Operational Technology (OT) Compute System Engineer Ref 45431 Division Digital Location Hampton Coal Wharf - TW12 2ES Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience Job grade B Closing date 12/06/2026 As an Operational Technology (OT) Compute System Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and supporting OT-specific enterprise systems and applications. These business-critical systems play a key role in enabling operational technology services for both the end customer and the wider business. This role involves ensuring that all systems under the compute remit remain compliant, secure, and aligned with industry standards. You will contribute to the resolution of infrastructure issues and help deliver new solutions as required by the business. A driving licence is essential for this position. What you'll be doing as a Compute System Engineer Support the ongoing maintenance and lifecycle management of existing OT compute infrastructure, including patching and license management. Work closely with business stakeholders to understand and deliver new technical solutions, including cloud-based technologies, in support of future needs. Act as a key point of contact for incident response, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and the ability to act quickly under pressure. Assist in the design and implementation of infrastructure changes, including both high-level and low-level technical designs. Ensure domain system security compliance through audits, reviews, and proactive management. Support the delivery of regular updates across the full technology stack, including application, OS, BIOS, and hypervisors. Administer and support a wide range of enterprise technologies, including Active Directory, SCCM, VMware, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Dell OpenManage Enterprise, Canonical patching tools, NTP, PKI/certificates, and hybrid Azure environments. Contribute to the integration and evolution of Industry 4.0 solutions within the OT compute domain. Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota (following probation and prerequisites) to provide emergency support for critical OT systems. Support and collaborate with other technical teams in delivering infrastructure improvements and new deployments. Stay current with industry best practices and demonstrate the ability to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the compute domain. Engage in personal development and training to ensure capability across required technologies. You will be required to be a part of our mandatory standby for our 24/7 support in this role. Base location Hybrid - Clearwater Court, Reading. Working pattern 36 hours Monday to Friday. What you should bring to the role Higher education qualification (HNC or equivalent experience) in an engineering or IT discipline. Proven experience in maintaining, patching, and supporting infrastructure and enterprise systems. Security clearance to SC level. Familiarity with enterprise application administration, including Active Directory, SCCM, VMware, AV software, and Azure cloud services. Knowledge of IP communications and networking, including LAN and WAN. Understanding of industry-specific SCADA systems, or willingness to learn. Proficient scripting skills using PowerShell or similar. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; confident in dealing with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven decision-making skills and the ability to balance operational, commercial, and customer needs. Understanding of IT and OT delivery approaches. (e.g., ITIL, Agile, Waterfall, Lean). Self motivated, detail oriented and able to work under pressure. Desirable qualifications and experience Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - Server, SQL, SCCM. Microsoft Applied Skills - Administer Active Directory Domain Services. Experience in scripting and automation using PowerShell. VMCE certification or hands on experience with Veeam Backup & Replication (or similar). Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) administration certification. Prior experience working within the utility industry or a large-scale enterprise environment. (>20,000 devices) Experience with stakeholder analysis and managing relationships across multiple technical and business teams. Security Clearance: CTC (Counter Terrorist Check) clearance is desirable. Where this is not already held, it will be obtained as part of the role. What's in it for you? Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays). Performance related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Disclaimer Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking a Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Analyst to support vulnerability management across IT and operational technology. The role involves improving processes, working with teams to remediate vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with standards like GDPR and ISO 27001. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in cyber security, strong communication skills, and a qualification such as CISSP or CISM. This is a permanent full-time position based in Reading, offering a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Analyst Job Ref: 45391 Division: Digital Location: Reading - Clearwater Court, RG1 8DB Contract type: Permanent Full-time Salary: Competitive up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience Closing date: 12/06/2026 Responsibilities Support end-to-end vulnerability management across IT and operational technology environments Help shape and improve threat and vulnerability management processes, frameworks, and ways of working Work with technical and business teams to prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities based on risk Investigate new vulnerabilities and recommend clear, practical mitigation actions Support integration of vulnerability scanning tools into existing systems and processes Build and maintain dashboards that show cyber risk, trends and remediation progress in a clear way Contribute to threat assessments and support proactive threat hunting activities Help ensure alignment with standards such as GDPR, PCI DSS, NIS, and ISO 27001 Monitor vulnerability management tools and processes, identifying ways to improve effectiveness and reduce risk Requirements - Essential Criteria Experience supporting vulnerability management, patching, or cyber risk reduction in a complex environment Understanding of cyber security concepts, including vulnerability management and threat assessment approaches Ability to work with technical teams to support remediation of security issues Experience or understanding of security tooling such as vulnerability scanners or similar technologies Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to both technical and non technical audiences Awareness of how security risks are managed across different technology environments such as cloud, servers, end user devices or operational systems A relevant cyber security qualification or industry certification such as CISSP, CISM or CCSP Preferred - Extra Qualities Experience working with large enterprise or critical infrastructure environments Familiarity with threat intelligence or threat modelling approaches Experience supporting or improving security processes and governance Exposure to operational technology or legacy infrastructure environments Additional cyber security certifications such as CTIA, CVA, OSCP or similar Benefits Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience Annual leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance related pay plan linked directly to company performance measures and targets Generous pension scheme through AON Access to a wide range of benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances - annual health MOTs, access to physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance Location & Working Pattern Base location: Reading - Clearwater Court. Working pattern: 36 hours Monday to Friday, hybrid working. Must be eligible to obtain Counter Terrorist Check security clearance.

Banbury - OX16 4RZ, Newbury - RG19 3TL, Oxford STW - OX4 4YU, Reading - Kemble Court - RG2 6AD, Slough - SL1 9EB, Swindon - SN2 2DJ Job title: Regional Protective Security Advisor Ref 41082 Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location: Banbury - OX16 4RZ, Newbury - RG19 3TL, Oxford STW - OX4 4YU, Reading - Kemble Court - RG2 6AD, Slough - SL1 9EB, Swindon - SN2 2DJ Contract type: Permanent Full/Part-time Full time Hours: 36 hours per week Salary: £42,000 per annum plus £4,500 car allowance Job grade: B Closing date: 19/06/2026 We are currently recruiting multiple Regional Protective Security Advisors, working as part of our Protective Security team in the Thames Valley/ Home Counties. As part of the Regional Protective Security Team, you will have a close working relationship with site teams and other stakeholders to support the performance of our physical security, ensuring our critical assets within a specific area of our estate are secure. You will be the link between our regulator's guidance and the business, providing security advice to colleagues as required. An ambassador for promoting security and adherence to the associated policies and procedures across the business. To ensure security is maintained for Thames Water's people, processes, premises, and assets. What you'll be doing as a Regional Protective Security Advisor Conduct security risk assessments to a consistent standard across our estate. Conduct security investigations to a consistent standard and review compliance assessment forms, escalating as required. Providing practical security advice to TW colleagues as a subject matter expert. Involved and engaged in the testing and exercising of our security arrangements. Support incident responses and risk register reviews. Assist senior members of the team in auditing operational sites and systems and providing quality assurance of security related projects. Monitor security KPIS and SLAS. Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Promote common standards and alignment of security policy and practice across Thames Water. In addition, promote a security conscious culture within Thames Water. Location - Thames Valley/ Home Counties - Example locations are Swindon, Newbury, Oxford, Reading. This will be your base location, but there is a requirement to travel around the region that you cover. Working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. What you should bring to the role Experience in developing and writing reports, good written communication skills. Experience in undertaking Risk assessments. Strong negotiation and people influencing skills. Ability to communicate at all levels, present to an audience and build strong relationships. Experience in a related discipline (i.e. risk management, protective security, technical or process manager) and a willingness to develop into a security role. Ability to collaborate with strong communication. Security Institute (SyI) BTEC Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Security Management is desirable. National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) Foundation Course is desirable. Have experience working in a regulated environment, i.e., utilities, government department, national infrastructure, etc., ideally with a background in the water industry, water engineering or civil engineering is desirable. What's in it for you? £42,000 per annum 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) Become a member of the Security Institute through the business. Thames Water offer training to develop you into your future role. Generous contributory pension. Performance related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets Personal Medical Assessments - Open to all once a year. Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Thames Water Utilities Limited is recruiting a Regional Protective Security Advisor to support security performance and ensure the protection of critical assets. The role involves providing security advice, conducting risk assessments, and developing relationships within Thames Valley/Home Counties. You will work 36 hours a week with a salary of £42,000 per annum plus a £4,500 car allowance and various benefits including training and a pension. Experience in risk management or protective security is desirable.

Job title Digital Vacancies Ref 41566 Division Digital Location Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Salary Competitive salaries and market leading benefits packages Closing date 18/09/2026 Join Our Digital Team Are you looking for a career with IT, Digital and Transformation where you can make a daily difference? At Thames Water, the work of our Digital team goes beyond systems and schedules. It helps deliver clean, safe water and wastewater services to over 16 million people every day. What you'll be doing: Creating exceptional everyday digital experiences by putting our customers at the heart of everything we do. Building a future where our data enables us to deeply understand and anticipate customer needs. Contributing to the delivery of a more personalized experience across multiple digital channels. Providing customers with data insights to support informed decisions about their water usage and environmental impact. Designing and co-creating technology solutions that protect water resources. Enabling customers, communities, and the environment to thrive through digital innovation. Experience Required: Cyber Security. Data & Insights. Technology - Digital Engineering & Development. Operational & On-site Technology. Digital Transformation. Benefits: Hybrid working and comprehensive salary & benefits packages. Comprehensive training and career progression pathways. Defined contribution pension scheme - up to 12% company contribution. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets. Annual personal medical assessment. Access to our benefits hub, with discounts and wellbeing support. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We're proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that a workforce that reflects the communities we serve helps us thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know - we're here to help and support. Disclaimer Due to the high volume of applications we receive, the advert may close earlier than advertised. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Job title: Delivery Manager (Ref 42229) - Division: Retail - Location: Hybrid (Clearwater Court, RG1 8DB) - Contract type: Permanent Full time - Salary: £47,000 £60,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. Closing date 24/06/2026. What you'll be doing as a Delivery Manager Lead end to end delivery of business change initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and measurable outcomes. Identify and prioritise opportunities using data, insight and impact to focus on the changes that matter most. Build compelling business cases and delivery plans, tracking benefits to demonstrate real value. Drive adoption and sustainability through effective aftercare, embedding change into day to day operations. Champion Developer Services in wider programmes, representing needs, challenges, and ensuring seamless implementation of business wide change. Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, facilitating workshops, presenting clearly, and using customer insight to shape solutions. What you should bring to the role Strong project management and delivery expertise, consistently driving initiatives from concept through to successful completion. Confident change leader, inspiring others and guiding teams through transformation with clarity and purpose. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, able to influence and connect with diverse audiences at all levels. Resilient, solutions focused problem solver, overcoming obstacles with determination and creativity. Strategic mindset, identifying opportunities to drive value, efficiency and continuous improvement. Innovation driven approach, challenging the status quo to deliver smarter, more effective outcomes. What's in it for you Competitive salary from £47,000 to £60,000 per annum. Performance related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays). Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to a range of benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances, including annual health checks, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage a diverse, inclusive workplace. We will support you throughout the recruitment process and provide adjustments such as extra time and accessible formats if required.

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking a Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of business change initiatives. This hybrid role involves engaging stakeholders and driving sustainable outcomes through effective project management and delivery expertise. The ideal candidate will inspire teams, influence diverse audiences, and have a strategic mindset. With a competitive salary from £47,000 to £60,000 and a range of benefits, this role provides an opportunity for significant impact within a dynamic organization focused on continuous improvement.

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking a passionate individual for the Digital Vacancies role, focusing on providing exceptional digital experiences to customers. This hybrid position emphasizes technology solutions that enhance water resource safety and support informed decisions. Join a team committed to diversity and inclusion, offering comprehensive benefits, training, and robust career progression resources. This role is critical to ensuring the delivery of clean and safe water services to over 16 million people every day.

Thames Water Utilities Limited is hiring a Warehouse Operative to support the Renewals and Logistics team at their Didcot Distribution Centre. Responsibilities include managing stock levels, ensuring timely loading of vehicles, and supporting operational requirements. Applicants should hold a Full UK Driving Licence and a Forklift truck licence, with experience in warehouse management. The pay rate is £13.45 per hour for 36 hours a week, on a temporary basis.