Regulatory Reporting Manager

Job Description

Regulatory Reporting Manager

Location: Hybrid

Company: United Utilities – FTSE 100

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping how the North West communicates with its regulators, stakeholders, and senior leaders? United Utilities is looking for a Regulatory Reporting Manager to join our Regulation & Compliance team, a role at the heart of compliance, assurance, and strategic influence.

As our Regulatory Reporting Manager, you’ll be a driving force behind the preparation, assurance, and submission of our Annual Performance Report and other key regulatory submissions. You’ll help ensure accuracy, reliability, and completeness of information, while advising stakeholders across the business and third parties on the regulatory implications of business decisions.

This is a role where your expertise will directly shape how we’re perceived by regulators, industry peers, and the communities we serve.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing the production of the Annual Performance Report
• Ensuring end-to-end compliance with licence conditions and the Water Industry Act.
• Coordinating quarterly regulatory reporting exercises to confirm the reliability, accuracy and completeness of reporting as well as identifying potential risks and required actions
• Managing assurance activities and liaising with third-party assurers.
• Proactively handling Ofwat casework, supporting the business to provide appropriate responses.
• Producing high-quality regulatory documents for Ofwat, the UUW Board, and executive management.
• Delivering training and guidance to embed regulatory understanding across the business.
• Building strong relationships with managers and stakeholders to drive compliance and mitigate risks.
• Representing United Utilities on external industry working groups, influencing regulatory outcomes.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with strategic influence. You’ll bring:

Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and utility operations.

• Experience of working with regulatory submissions and associated assurance processes.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence at all levels.
• Understanding of programme management principles and the processes involved in managing change.
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to scan the regulatory horizon and anticipate challenges.
• Confidence working across virtual teams and with external stakeholders.

What We Offer:

At United Utilities, we value our people as much as our purpose. You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary and 21% combined pension scheme
• Annual bonus up to 20%
• £5k car allowance
• 26 days’ holiday (rising to 30 with service) plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• Hybrid working model (2–3 days in the office)

Why United Utilities:

We’re more than just water. We’re a purpose-driven FTSE 100 company committed to sustainability, innovation, and the communities we serve. Diversity, inclusion, and collaboration are at the heart of our culture we want you to thrive, grow, and be yourself.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of water, sustainability, and regulatory excellence.

Apply now and make your mark in the heart of the Northwest as a Regulatory Reporting Manager.

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