From £63,329MidFull Time
Commercial Specialist - Information Technology & Operational Technology
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
Location: West Yorkshire / Hybrid Working (2 days in the office a week – Bradford – Relocating to Leeds Summer 2026)
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
We have a number of exciting opportunities for a Commercial Specialist to join the indirect category for Information Technology & Operational Technology (IT&OT) teams at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?
What we do:
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Commercial team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. As a Commercial Specialist you will provide a key role in the delivery of the Category team focusing on Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Management. Working as part of the Category Management function/procurement supporting Service Delivery you will play a key role in contract management at Yorkshire Water focusing on performance commitment delivery, customer experience, and overall business reputation, working collaboratively to outperform.
Where you fit in:
As our Commercial Specialist you will:
What skills & qualifications you will need:
You will also benefit from having:
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!
Do we sound like your cup of tea?
If you’ve got experience in Supplier Relationship Management and Commercial Contract Management and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Closing date for this role is the 31st of May 2026.
No agencies please.
