SEMD Training & Engagement Lead

We are currently recruiting a SEMD (Security & Emergency Measures Direction) Training & Engagement Lead to work full-time out of our Kemble Court, Reading site.
You will be travelling to all Thames Water sites, delivering local security measures training and related improvements through engagement with site-based employees.

Within this role, it will be your role to deliver engagement, learning and improvement activities which enable SEMD-focused teams to deliver against regulatory obligations and support the change in culture required for TW relating to Protective Security measures and adherence. 

What you’ll be doing as a SEMD Training & Engagement Lead

• Delivery of engagement and communications as required for the SEMD regulatory activities to be met, in line with agreed engagement practices and methodologies as outlined by the SEMD Engagement, Learning and Improvement Manager.
• Create and deliver training materials and sessions for the provision of localised, focused learning and development to core SEMD-focused teams to enable swift response and remedy to risks, issues and incidents occurring in these areas, to both planned/known considerations.
• Delivery of continuous improvement activities and initiatives to learn and adapt our approach, processes, policies and procedures as needed to maintain and build our compliance to SEMD regulations and associated deliverables.
• Responsible for the provision of reporting to the SEMD Engagement, Learning and Improvement Manager to share progress, learning and adherence to required action plan deliverables and to aid confidence in a change of culture across SEMD and Protective Security measures.
• Responsible for supporting and covering other SEMD Delivery Leads in their absence or busy periods of the programme through shared learning, best practice and upskilling opportunities.

Working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• Prior experience in a role related to engagement, communications, and/or learning.
• The successful candidate must have access to a car and hold a driver’s licence.

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:

• Prior knowledge of SEMD (Security & Emergency Measures Direction) is desirable for this role – however, not essential; this can be learned.
• Prior experience, skills and knowledge of testing/exercising and/or continuous improvement would be a benefit due to the need for this role to work closely with other SEMD Delivery leads specialising in Testing/Exercising and Continuous Improvement.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering between £47,250 and £59,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Generous contributory pension.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.