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Proud Supporters of the Armed Forces

 

At Anglian Water, we firmly believe that ex-service personnel bring valuable skills to the modern workplace. As one of the biggest employers in our region, we want to use your transferable skills and maximise your potential in a new career at Anglian Water. 

 

We are committed to helping veterans transition into civilian careers. We also offer significant support to those employees serving in the Reserves. 

 

We have an active Veterans network within Anglian Water and we want to see it grow. This community helps provide mutual support for those leaving the Armed Forces, whilst also helping Anglian Water with showcasing some of the skills and experience that veterans bring to the workplace. 

 

We support our Reservists by offering paid leave for them to attend training, we also have policies and processes in place to support them, should they be mobilised. We also have a dedicated member of the HR team, who works alongside the reservist’s manager, to keep in regular contact whilst mobilised and offer support, as well as providing company, team and job updates for their return. 

We have employees who have served in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, the Royal Air Force, and the Army and we recognise the skills service personnel have developed in their careers. Our organisation employs over 5000 people, in trades and professions including engineering, IT, logistics, drivers, accountancy, people management, project and change management. 

We want you to bring these skills and further develop them to help us in our commitments to the region we serve. 

ERS Gold Award

We are proud holders of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold award. This encourages employers to support defence and inspire others to do the same. The scheme is for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces community, and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant.

The Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS)  acknowledges employers who have provided exceptional support to the armed forces community and defence by going above and beyond their covenant pledges.

Meet our ex-forces employees!

Jodi
Change Manager
Mark
Maintenance Manager
Tyler
LGV Driver
Melanie
Programme Change Manager
Dave
OT Architect
Stuart
Lean Consultant
Mike
Project Change Manger
Jodi
Change Manager

I joined Anglian Water after having served in the Royal Air Force for 13yrs 6months. I was an Intelligence Analyst throughout my career but with each promotion I moved to more of a management position – people and equipment. I applied to leave earlier than my termination date, from the RAF, when I got offered a job with Anglian Water. I had researched the company thoroughly and their values and working culture is what drew me in.  

It is quite daunting at first when looking for a new career, as I had only known the military and that particular lifestyle, but when reading Anglian Water’s values: Build Trust, Are Always Exploring and Do The Right Thing, they match my own and are very similar to that of the RAF. I visited the team I’d be working with and the welcoming and helpful culture from absolutely everyone I met was refreshing! That was definitely what ‘sealed the deal’ for me; the people you work with are so important!

The Change Manager role involves focussing on the people side of the change, and working alongside a Project Manager who focusses on the technical side. I create and update engagement plans throughout the project journey, ensuring all stakeholders are involved to the level that they need to be. I ensure communication works both ways and make sure the people involved have the correct support and training to make the change happen. And finally, I make sure the change sticks! 

The main thing I enjoy most about working for Anglian Water are the people and their innovative mindset, as well as the extra benefits you get from being an employee. The military provide the serviceperson with a great package; medical, dental, pension, healthy leave allowance, to name a few, so it can be hard to find somewhere else which matches that level and gives you that security – mentally and physically. Anglian Water provides private healthcare, a great pension scheme, a good salary and leave balance, as well as a number of salary sacrifice schemes which you can choose to opt in to. Aside from the overall package though, working for a business who truly advocate flexible working and positive mental wellbeing is definitely another thing I enjoy most about working here. 

I would definitely recommend Anglian Water to other Serving members who are in their resettlement period or who are looking to leave. I definitely feel like my transition to ‘civilian life’ has been a positive one and I feel supported and valued in my new role. 

Mark
Maintenance Manager

I joined Anglian Water in 2010 having spent 10 years in the British Army. I was unsure of what career path to take upon leaving. Having served in the Royal Engineers I knew I still wanted to remain in an engineering role that was varied and fast paced. What steered me towards Anglian Water was the job security and the important role the company has to the environment and local communities.

I immediately found that my transferable skills allowed me to fit right in to the team and that there were similar values and standards to what I was used to in the Army. I was supported by Anglian Water during my transition out of the forces and encouraged to try and develop new skills

I have been in operations for the whole of my career and enjoy the variety that brings with it. I am currently a maintenance manager with a team of 30 The team is made up of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation technicians providing support to our treatment and network pumping assets 24/7. 

My experience has been a positive and rewarding one and I would definitely recommend a career in Anglian Water to any service leaver.

Tyler
LGV Driver

I was in the royal marines for 6 years and I lost 80% of my hearing, due to work related incidents. However, I have not let that hold me back in striving for a successful career and lifestyle. I had a friend in Anglian Water, praising the company, who recommended that I look for work outside the Marines in this industry. I looked into Anglian Water and was more and more intrigued the more I researched the company.

I then applied online, with bit of help, and had an interview with my current manager, Jon. He made me feel more than welcome and part of a team that I was itching to be on.

Since being at Anglian Water, I love my job and the work life balance is perfect for me and my family. I love the work shift patterns, the work itself , and the people I work with. I can honestly say it’s the best company I’ve ever worked for and hope to see myself right up to retirement within the company.

Melanie
Programme Change Manager

I joined Anglian Water in 2017 as a Programme Manager, following a career in both the Royal Air Force and within IT in a Contract Research Organisation.  I had read a lot of great reviews about Anglian Water as an employer which was very encouraging and one of the main reasons I applied for the role.

I am now in my third role at Anglian Water, as a Programme Change Manager, and have been fully supported in my career. I have also received additional training in Programme Management and Change Management to support my role.

My current role is about the people side of projects/programmes which involves preparing and supporting teams to adapt and use changes to business processes, systems and technology. Working on a digital transformation programme, I work closely with a Programme Manager who is responsible for the delivery of the Programme.  I also manage a team of Change Managers who are working on a number of projects within the programme. No two days are ever the same, which is one of the things I enjoy most about my role.

Some of the great benefits being offered at Anglian Water include; private healthcare which also covers the menopause, a fantastic pension scheme, holiday purchase scheme and an employee assistance programme to name a few.  The business also offers great opportunities for personal development through leadership training, further education and role-based training courses.

For me, Anglian Water isn’t just about the process that water goes through before you can drink it from your tap, or what happens during the treatment of sewage.  It’s about the great work being done in collaboration with our partners to help improve the environment.  It’s about the work our education team are involved with reaching out to our local schools.  It’s about the volunteering work by our staff within our communities.  It’s an organisation that cares about its people putting their health, safety and wellbeing first.  Anglian Water is so much more than just a water company.

Dave
OT Architect

I joined Anglian Water as a Senior Automation Engineer after serving in the Royal Air Force for 19 Years. My service saw me completing three tours at RAF Marham in Norfolk, One at RAF Lossiemouth in the North of Scotland and three years overseas in Gibraltar. I trained as multi-skilled Aircraft technician (Weapons) and over the years I have undertaken maintenance on Ejection Seats, small arms and munitions, first line maintenance of Tornado aircraft and conventional and high threat anti terrorist Bomb Disposal, finishing my career as JNCO ic RAF Marham Bomb Disposal Training Cell. 

I joined Anglian Water at the end of November 2021, where I was attracted by  job security, the salary and overall package. 

In my new role as an Operational Technology Architect, I assist in; automation project solution and design; standard creation and compliance; and implementation of new technologies to Anglian Water. What I enjoy about my role is the freedom to manage myself, propose new ways of working and introduce new technology to the business to enable it to grow.

The best thing about Anglian water is there is a strong sense of teamwork within the business and the overall morale of everyone I have met seems to be high and is definitely a business I would recommend working for. 

Stuart
Lean Consultant

I joined Anglian Water in August 2021 after being made redundant from my previous job. I considered retirement, but I had a number of offers of employment. I previously completed a permanent commission in the Royal Air Force in 1999, serving as a logistics specialist.  During my service, I completed a number of logistics roles as well as some more specialist jobs including MoDwide reviews, leading a service-wide programme of manpower reductions and as an Aide de Camp to a senior RAF commander.

Anglian Water was of interest because it was local, offered me a wide range of opportunities and, as a public utility, offers the chance to give something back to my community.  It also helps that the invitation to discuss a potential job was made through a friend so I had an opportunity to really understand what working for Anglian Water would be all about. 

My role as Lean Consultant results in me working across many parts of the business reviewing processes and helping make improvementsWhilst a member of the Business Process Management Team, we all work autonomously with other areas of the company and this autonomy makes the role ideal for me.

The people within Anglian Water are all very friendly and I think are genuinely interested in the aims and purpose of the company.  They appear open to new ideas and different ways of working and it is this that makes my role so enjoyable; the opportunity to apply my experience into a new organisation and help both it and those in it to develop is very satisfying. 

I do remember how daunting leaving the military was especially after serving for a significant time.  Anglian Water has a number of mechanisms in place, including the Military Covenant, and understanding the needs of the wider military family, which includes serving personnel, reservists, their families and veterans, makes Anglian Water more open to recruitment of those with an ex-military background.  

Mike
Project Change Manger

I joined Anglian Water after spending 23 years in the British Army. I wanted a role where I could use my transferable skills and could confidently perform well. I was also impressed by the Glassdoor review, which was very good and steered me towards Anglian Water over another option. 

My manager gave me lots of support and advice before introducing me to my current project, and it has given the best chance to succeed. Throughout a project, I support the people aspect and help them adopt and utilise new ways of working in a structured and supportive way.   

Since joining Anglian Water my experience has been positive and I feel that it is somewhere I would like to stay and further develop. The culture is very people focused and everyone is happy to help and support where they can.  

 

 

 

Supporting Resettlement and Reservists

Discover the benefits that we offer to help ex-forces transition to civilian life, as well as how we support reservists.

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Paid Annual Leave for Training

  • Additional paid leave to complete relevant reservist training
  • Additional paid leave to complete relevant Cadet training camps
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Bonus Scheme

Depending on what role you are applying for, you could be eligible for a performance related bonus or incentive scheme

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Generous Pension Scheme

As a member of our SMART pension scheme, you can easily adjust your levels of contribution month by month, using our benefits portal. As an employee, you can choose to pay between 1 and 6 per cent, Anglian Water will then contribute double your contribution. So, if you contribute 6 per cent of your salary to the scheme, Anglian Water will put in an additional 12 per cent.

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Ability for flexible working in many roles

Anglian Water recognise that our employees come from a wide variety of backgrounds and are committed to encouraging our employees to have a healthy work-life balance. Where possible, we encourage flexible working, which includes the ability to perform many roles part-time, or around other commitments.

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Generous annual leave

As part of the commitment to our employees wellbeing, we offer generous holiday entitlement, which increases with the employees length of service.

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Private Health Care

We are one of the few companies in the country that provide private healthcare for all their employees. We believe the key to our success is our employees, and it is essential to keep them fit, well and productive. Healthcare cover is provided free to all employees, so you will just pay the tax on the benefit.

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Armed Forces community

We encourage all our veterans and reservists to join our vibrant veteran’s community. This provides a forum to enable support as people leave the Armed Forces, as well as an opportunity to develop relationships with those employees with similar experiences.

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Virtual GP service and Employee Assistance Programme

Our employee’s private healthcare scheme provides a GP service to our employees and their immediate household members. People can book a video or telephone call with an experienced GP at a time which suits them.

The Employee Assistance Programme provides a confidential advice, information and support service for all Anglian Water employees and their immediate household family members. The free to use service provides a number of ways to suit your households needs. This may be over the phone, by post, online, or a face-to-face setting close to your work or home.

Supporting Resettlement and Reservists

Discover the benefits that we offer to help ex-forces transition to civilian life, as well as how we support reservists.

  • Additional paid leave to complete relevant reservist training
  • Additional paid leave to complete relevant Cadet training camps

Depending on what role you are applying for, you could be eligible for a performance related bonus or incentive scheme

As a member of our SMART pension scheme, you can easily adjust your levels of contribution month by month, using our benefits portal. As an employee, you can choose to pay between 1 and 6 per cent, Anglian Water will then contribute double your contribution. So, if you contribute 6 per cent of your salary to the scheme, Anglian Water will put in an additional 12 per cent.

Anglian Water recognise that our employees come from a wide variety of backgrounds and are committed to encouraging our employees to have a healthy work-life balance. Where possible, we encourage flexible working, which includes the ability to perform many roles part-time, or around other commitments.

As part of the commitment to our employees wellbeing, we offer generous holiday entitlement, which increases with the employees length of service.

We are one of the few companies in the country that provide private healthcare for all their employees. We believe the key to our success is our employees, and it is essential to keep them fit, well and productive. Healthcare cover is provided free to all employees, so you will just pay the tax on the benefit.

We encourage all our veterans and reservists to join our vibrant veteran’s community. This provides a forum to enable support as people leave the Armed Forces, as well as an opportunity to develop relationships with those employees with similar experiences.

Our employee’s private healthcare scheme provides a GP service to our employees and their immediate household members. People can book a video or telephone call with an experienced GP at a time which suits them.

The Employee Assistance Programme provides a confidential advice, information and support service for all Anglian Water employees and their immediate household family members. The free to use service provides a number of ways to suit your households needs. This may be over the phone, by post, online, or a face-to-face setting close to your work or home.

We’re proud partners of Walking with the Wounded, an organisation who help military veterans regain a sense of purpose and their place in society. They offer a personalised service to help veterans back into work. Because they have years of experience working with people who have served in the military, they understand the unique challenges faced when transitioning to civilian life.

 

Find out more

Our recruitment partners

We work with a number of Forces job sites, designed at helping current service personnel and spouses gain employment. We also work with organisations that specialise in finding employment for Forces families.

Forces Family Jobs
Forces Family Jobs
British Forces Resettlement Scheme
British Forces Resettlement Scheme
Career Transition Partnership
Career Transition Partnership
Forces Transition Group
Forces Transition Group

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