Head of Asset Data, Systems & Improvement

Salary: £29,000 - 69,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for a strategic leader with a strong background in asset data, enterprise systems or asset information management within a regulated infrastructure environment.
• Significant leadership experience in asset data, information systems or asset management.
• Experience developing and embedding data governance frameworks and quality standards.
• Knowledge of enterprise asset management systems, GIS platforms and systems integration.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale business improvement and transformation programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all levels of an organisation.
• Experience managing technology suppliers, contracts and performance delivery.
• Collaborative approach and passion for developing people, processes and capability.
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Chartered status, or working towards chartered status, in a relevant professional institution such as ICE, CIWEM, BCS, RICS or equivalent.
• Knowledge of asset management and information management standards including ISO 55000 and ISO 19650.
• Understanding of the UK water regulatory environment.
• Leadership, change management or transformation qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic direction of asset data governance, quality and information management.
• Take ownership of key enterprise asset systems including GIS, asset registers and associated data platforms.
• Ensure asset information provides a single, trusted source of truth across the organisation.
• Drive improvements in asset data quality, completeness and accessibility.
• Lead programmes that improve asset management practices and support compliance with ISO 55001 principles.
• Partner with Asset Management, Operations, Engineering and Digital teams to support evidence-based decision making.
• Develop and implement data standards, governance frameworks and performance metrics.
• Lead suppliers and technology partners to deliver business outcomes and value.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in asset information management.

Technologies:

• GIS
• Support

More:

We keep the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UKs most stunning landscapes. We are part of Pennon Group and are working towards a greener future by lowering our carbon footprint, planting 300,000 trees, restoring peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife. This is a high-impact leadership role where we will give you the opportunity to shape how we manage one of our most valuable assets: our data. We offer a strong benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, bonus, private healthcare, company car or cash allowance, competitive contributory pension, share-save scheme, health and wellbeing support, group discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, financial support services, development and training opportunities, and more. We are committed to inclusion and belonging, and we value individuality, collaboration and continuous improvement.

last updated 32 week of 2026