Data Steward and Agile Specialist

Closing Date

2026-07-13

Job Title: Data Steward & Agile Specialist

Location: Falmer, East Sussex (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37, Monday to Friday

Salary: circa £40,000 (depending on skills and experience)

As part of Southern Water’s drive to enhance and protect the environment, the Environment & Innovation team are deploying the latest innovative solutions and working in partnership with our customers and stakeholders. The team takes a holistic approach to managing water quality and flow across the region, with a portfolio that has rapidly expanded from £50 million to over £1.5billion in the next 10-year period. This is a fast-paced team that is now expanding to continue to deliver a larger programme of new and sustainable solutions.

A brand-new position has been created to join our Environment & Innovation team as a Data Steward and Agile Specialist.

About the role

The Data Steward & Agile Specialist is responsible for ensuring the integrity, quality, governance, and accessibility of data supporting the £650m Storm Overflow Reduction Programme. The role combines data stewardship expertise with Agile delivery support, managing data tool development using Jira and facilitating effective collaboration across teams.

What you will be responsible for

• Implementing data governance policies, standards and procedures.
• Ensuring data is accurate, consistent, complete and compliant.
• Maintain metadata, data dictionaries and business glossaries.
• Monitoring and improving data quality through profiling and validation.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives)
• Produce regular reports on analytics product progress, risks, and milestones

What you’ll bring to the role

• Proven experience in data stewardship, data governance, or data management roles
• Hands-on experience working in Agile / Scrum environments
• Strong expertise in Jira and backlog management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to balance technical data responsibilities with delivery leadership

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation.

"At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need."

If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional information

In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all preemployment checks, including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.

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