Water Operational Leadership Graduate

Water Services   Graduate   Programme

Salary:  £33,000,   Permanent role.  
Start date:   September 202 7

Location:   Based within the Anglian   Water   area   across   the East of   England .     Pl ease note your placements   may vary across the region and   departments,   so flexibility is essential.

Help shape the future of water, the   environment   and the communities we serve

Water is at the hear t of what we do at Anglian Water and is essential for the communities we serve to thrive. Our work within really matters, to our   customers, to the environment and to our teams – all of us working to keep taps flowing.

The next 5 years are such an exciting time for the Water Industry, w ith a n investment   plan worth over £11 billion,   we're   building for better —   driving improvements right across our Source to Tap systems and making the region more resilient.   As par t of this we are looking for you to join Anglian Water's Graduate Programme and tackle some of the biggest environmental and infrastructure challenges facing the region. From climate resilience and major engineering projects to digital innovation and customer experience,   you'll   develop the skills, experience and support needed to become one of our future leaders or specialists.

Your career path

The water industry is changing rapidly, creating exciting opportunities for the next generation of talent. At Anglian Water,   you'll   work on   real challenges   that matter, developing   expertise   across your chosen profession while contributing to projects that support customers,   communities   and the environment.

You'll   learn from experienced colleagues, take on meaningful   responsibility   and build the skills,   knowledge   and confidence to shape your future career, while helping us shape the future of water.

To fin d out more f rom our   rec ent   graduates   ple ase   visit ou r   Angl ian Wate r career s   page   Graduates - Anglian Water Careers

Professional Development & Memberships

We're   committed to helping you build a career, not just gain a job. Through our two-year graduate programme,   you'll   experience different placements, work on   real business   challenges   and learn from experienced colleagues across the organisation.   You'll   have access to a wide range of development opportunities, support towards professional qualifications and funded membership of a relevant professional institution, helping you grow your   expertise   and achieve professional accreditation where   appropriate .

Your programme

Our Graduate Programme within   Clean   Water Services offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the teams that keep water flowing to around 7 million customers every day. Through a series of structured placements,   you'll   develop a broad understanding of how operational excellence, innovation and long-term planning come together to deliver safe,   reliable   and sustainable clean water services.

Across our Source to Tap system   from water abstraction, treatment and treated water distribution networks   to system optimisation, asset planning, drought   resilience   and major capital projects. If   y ou're   passionate about making a difference, solving complex   c hallenges   and helping protect an essential resource for future generations, this programme is for you.

What you will bring

We are looking for people who are curious,   ambitious   and ready to learn. Individuals who enjoy solving problems, working   collaboratively   and bringing different perspectives to the challenges we face. Most importantly,   we're   looking for graduates who want to help shape the future of water while developing a successful and rewarding career of their own.   We welcome applicants who are excited about   technology products   and passionate about the water industry.

For this role,   you’ll   need to have obtained in the last 3 years or be studying towards a minimum 2:2 in any degree discipline and have graduated by September 2027 for the 2027 intake.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary,   you'll   receive a comprehensive health and wellbeing package, private healthcare, 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a double-matched pension scheme with up to 21% total contribution. We also offer an excellent family leave package, including enhanced maternity,   paternity   and shared parental leave, helping you balance your career with the moments that matter most.

Closing Date:    27th September 2026

Site Tour:   You may be invited to a local site tour or meet the team session as part of the recruitment process. This is an opportunity to visit your potential workplace, meet the team, and learn more about the role and working environment.

Assessment   Centres :   Successful candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face assessment   centre   at one of our locations across the Anglian Water region.

Assessment Centre Dates:

- Norwich – 27 October 2026

- Lincoln – 30 October 2026

- Ipswich – 4 November 2026

- Huntingdon – 5 November 2026