Compliance Manager Water Lead

Are you an experienced and passionate water hygiene professional ready to make a difference across a dynamic and diverse estate? Worcestershire County Council is looking for a Water Hygiene Manager to lead and manage water safety compliance across its portfolio of corporate and educational properties.

As the Water Hygiene Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing water hygiene standards, ensuring compliance with ACoP L8, HSG 274, and other statutory water safety regulations. You will take ownership of water hygiene strategy, contractor performance, risk assessment, and training initiatives across the council's properties.

• Act as the lead on all water hygiene matters across schools and council buildings.

• Oversee and ensure compliance with Legionella control and national water safety regulations.

• Develop, implement, and maintain proactive water hygiene strategies, including audits and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.

• Manage third-party contractors, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within statutory requirements.

• Conduct regular inspections, risk assessments, and water hygiene audits.

• Provide strategic oversight and direction on all water-related compliance issues.

• Maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with facilities teams, health & safety personnel, and external consultants.

• Chair water hygiene meetings and drive improvements through clear communication and stakeholder engagement.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing around water hygiene practices.

• Proven experience (minimum 3 years) managing water hygiene compliance across multiple sites.

• Sound understanding of Legionella control, ACOP L8, and HSG 274 (Parts 1-3).

• Strong project management, contractor oversight, and auditing capabilities.

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Experience within a local authority, housing provider, or educational estate is highly desirable.

• Relevant water hygiene or environmental health qualification (e.g., City & Guilds in Legionella Risk Assessment) preferred.

• Confident in using technology for compliance reporting and asset management.

• 35 hours per week

• Flexible working arrangements

• Opportunity to lead a critical function within a supportive and forward-thinking council

• Training and continued professional development opportunities