Submission Strategy Manager (CEC)

Job Description

Shape the story behind decisions that matter

Do you enjoy bringing complex ideas together into a clear, compelling story? Are you motivated by work that has real impact on communities, infrastructure and the environment?

At United Utilities, we’re looking for a Submission Strategy Manager to play a central role in shaping the narrative behind our major regulatory submissions. This is an opportunity to connect strategy, technical insight and storytelling to help influence investment decisions that will affect millions of customers.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll work across teams to turn complex technical inputs into a clear, consistent and persuasive submission. You will:

• Shape the narrative – Develop a clear, evidence-based story that brings together strategy, investment priorities and technical insight
• Connect complex inputs – Integrate modelling, technical documents, business cases and assurance outputs into a cohesive whole
• Collaborate across the business – Partner with colleagues in strategy, engineering, finance, delivery and more to align thinking and strengthen the submission
• Create clarity from complexity – Ensure content is well-structured, consistent and easy to understand for a wide range of audiences
• Support decision-making – Prepare materials and insights for senior leaders and governance forums
• Keep things on track – Help align programme milestones, dependencies and risks to deliver high-quality outputs
• Engage stakeholders – Represent the technical narrative in conversations across the organisation and beyond

What we’re looking for

We recognise that people bring different experiences and perspectives, and you don’t need to meet every requirement to apply.

You might bring:

• Experience in strategy, programme delivery, regulation, planning or similar fields
• The ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, engaging content
• Confidence working across teams and building relationships in collaborative environments
• Strong communication skills, including working with senior stakeholders
• An analytical mindset with the ability to challenge and bring clarity to complexity
• Experience in regulated sectors (e.g. water, energy, infrastructure) is helpful but not essential

What you’ll get in return

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to thrive:

• 26 days holiday, rising to 30 with service (+ bank holidays)
• Generous pension (up to 14% employer contribution) and life cover
• Car allowance
• Up to 20% performance bonus
• Comprehensive healthcare plan
• Flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life balance

A workplace where everyone belongs

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves. We know that different perspectives make us stronger and help us better serve our communities.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re here to help.

Why join us?

At United Utilities, your work will help shape decisions that protect the environment, support communities and build a more sustainable future.

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine strategy, collaboration and storytelling to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.