About this role
<p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p><br><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Salary & Benefits</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>We offer a competitive salary from £27,147.00-£33,405.00 per annum depending on experience.</strong> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• Annul performance related bonus </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra two wellness days! </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• Retail savings scheme </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Location</strong>: This role will initially be based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in Summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future, with a hybrid working arrangement in place, we typically work in the office 3 days per week.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Work type:</strong> We have three permanent roles available and one Fixed Term role for 12 x months. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm. </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">We have an exciting opportunity for four Customer Liaison Assistant’s to join the Customer Management Centre at Yorkshire Water and be part of helping support our customers, could this be you?</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">What we do:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Where you fit in:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">We’re looking for proactive and customer-focused individuals to join us as a Customer Liaison Assistant, supporting our Customer Experience Leads in delivering outstanding service across our Capital Programme.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">In this role, you’ll be the first point of contact for customer enquiries related to Capital schemes and Land & Property, ensuring timely, helpful, and empathetic responses that reflect our commitment to excellence.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Some of the key responsibilities you will have, include the following -</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Support the development and delivery of tailored, proactive customer communications for Yorkshire Water’s Capital schemes by researching and documenting historical context and relevant local information for each scheme area.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· In line with our Customer Charter, own, manage and respond to customer enquiries relating to Capital schemes and Land and Property.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Manage inbound telephone customer contacts to the team’s dedicated number and when required provide telephone cover for the team (Monday – Friday).</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Collate and record information required for monthly reporting.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Provide support to compile and issue letters for capital schemes.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Build a strong and effective network and working relationship with Project Managers in Asset Solutions Delivery, Contract Partners and other Yorkshire Water teams.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Collaborate with colleagues to drive continuous improvement for customer service and communication.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Ensure all activities are carried out to provide a consistently excellent experience for all our customers to support C-Mex.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Provide information for reporting to support a Performance Excellence way of working</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">What key skills are required?</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Be able to see the bigger picture from both a customer and a Yorkshire Water perspective in order to get the right outcome for all.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and face to face, with the ability to communicate at any level with internal and external customers and stakeholders.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Ability to use generic IT systems.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Awareness of the media and potential PR impact for Yorkshire Water.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· Experience of working in customer service and communication within the water environment, or similar regulatory environment.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">· It would be advantageous if you had an understanding of Capital projects and Land Entry process.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, then please complete the online application process and submit a covering letter and CV outlining your suitability for the role.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Recruitment Process –</span></strong></p> <p><br><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Closing date – 3rd July, 2026</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">No agencies please</span></p>