SEMD Compliance and Regulatory Reporting Manager

The Role

Join us in a pivotal role at the centre of governance, compliance and operational security. As Governance & Compliance Manager, you will lead the coordination of regulatory compliance activities across SEMD, ensuring robust governance frameworks, effective stakeholder engagement and strong oversight of security and risk across United Utilities' operational estate.

Working closely with Security Engineering teams, risk assessors, senior leaders and external regulators, you will provide critical insight into our security posture, drive governance through boards and steering committees, and deliver high-quality reporting that supports informed decision-making at every level. You will also play a key role in investment planning and delivery, helping to ensure programmes are effectively governed and aligned with regulatory requirements.

Role Accountabilities

• Maintain an up-to-date picture of all SE related engineering activities and progress against delivery agreements
• Compile scheduled and ad-hoc reports for regulatory bodies, collate evidence packs and relevant information to support submissions, and engage with relevant stakeholders to collate professional, accurate governance information.
• Manage agreed appropriate governance boards and steering committees that ensure all stakeholders understand their roles in SEMD delivery and management, and that appropriate escalation and discussions forums are available.
• Engage with regulators to ensure a strong relationship is maintained and confidence is provided of compliance and delivery
• Oversee all activities related to SEMD regulatory investment cycles, future investment planning, development planning and future proofing of SE installations
• Assist with maintaining SE strategy, document management and security controls relating to SE administration
• Participate in an out of hours rota to support operational response

Essential Skills & Experience

• Risk management with a proven track record, ideally in physical security.
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater operations and processes.
• SEMD (Security and Emergency Measures Direction) compliance, implementation, and management.
• Operational field experience, particularly in construction and protective security environments.
• Demonstrated experience working with regulators and external stakeholders.
• Broad understanding of the commercial and regulatory environment in which UU operates.
• Awareness of strategic business objectives and how security and risk management support them.
• Confidence engaging with operational teams, senior leaders, regulators, and external partners.
• Well-structured approach to planning, prioritisation, and organisation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Strong independent working capability and decision-making skills.
• High levels of initiative and professionalism.
• Resilient, proactive, and self-motivated.
• Comfortable operating autonomously while influencing across a matrix environment.
  
  If successful you must be willing and able to undergo and maintain National Security Vetting (NSV) clearance as a condition of employment.
  
  There will be a requirement to participate in an out of hours rota to support incident response

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 20% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

About Us

"Salary - Competitive salary
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution."