Resilience and Emergency Planning Administrator

Closing Date

2026-08-07

Job Title: Resilience and Emergency Planning Administrator

Location: Durrington, Worthing (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 20 hours per week - (Flexible - preferably spread across the week, however this can be discussed at interview)

Salary: £26,721 (pro rata’d)

 

About the role:

 

The Resilience and Emergency Planning Administrator will be a key member of the team, you will be responsible for creating, populating and managing our Incident Management Rotas, while providing comprehensive administrative support across the Resilience & Emergency Planning Team.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in supporting Southern Water's incident response.

 

What you will be responsible for:

• A variety of clerical duties, including; the administration and management of the Incident Management Standby Rotas, document processing, record keeping, maintenance of information and databases (including SharePoint based applications and the Incident Management System), preparing mailings, documents and reports

 

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Previous experience within an administrative/business support environment is desirable.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a reliable team player.
• Highly organised, managing competing priorities and consistently able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, exchanging information and communicating in a clear and concise way.
• Comfortable working independently, taking ownership of tasks while remaining collaborative and supportive of colleagues.
• Ability to analyse information and produce accurate reports.
• Detail-focused, accurate, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint.
• Excellent Excel skills
• Experience managing shared mailboxes, databases, or document management systems would be advantageous.

 

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

 

“Your potential matters more than a perfect checklist. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we want to hear from you! Skills can be learned—passion, drive, and fresh perspectives are what truly set candidates apart. Don’t hesitate—take the leap and apply!”

 

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)

 

Please note - due to a high volumes of applications, we have the right to close this advert early.

 

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 pre‑employment 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.