Current opportunities

Current opportunities

Our work is unique and meaningful. When you join us, you’ll help us improve life through water. Check out our current opportunities below, or view our Role areas for the roles we frequently recruit to.

If you want to find out more about what working for Ofwat is like – visit our Life at Ofwat page or get in touch.

To find further support on how to make an application and what the whole recruitment process looks like please visit our Candidate Guidance and Recruitment Process Overview pages.

Economist – Business Retail Market
Vacancy ID: 480605
Salary: £40,024 – £52,000
Closing date: 23:55 on 01 October 2026

Senior Associate Commercial Adviser, Major Water Infrastructure Projects
Vacancy ID: 480637
Salary: £45,000 – £52,000
Closing date: 23:55 on 04 October 2026

Principal Water Supply Technical Specialist
Vacancy ID: 481268
Salary: £59,660 – £70,000
Closing date: 23:55 on 04 October 2026

Stakeholder Engagement Lead
Vacancy ID: 481470
Salary: £38,764 – £50,000
Closing date: 23:55 on 11 October 2026

Press Officer Associate
Vacancy ID: 483447
Salary: £29,532 – £33,000
Closing date: 23:55 on 11 October 2026

Financial Accountant
Vacancy ID: 482542
Salary: £40,024 – £50,000
Closing date: 23:55 on 12 October 2026

Legal Graduate Professional Placement Programme (12 months)
Vacancy ID: 483507
Salary: £31,000
Closing date: 23:55 on 18 October 2026

Operational Performance Principal
Vacancy ID: 484154
Salary: £59,660 – £70,000
Closing date: 23:55 on 25 October 2026


Can’t find the right opportunity? Why not register your interest!

At Ofwat, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals who share our passion for making a difference in the water sector. If you can’t find an opportunity that suits you right now, why not register your interest using the form below.

Register your interest


To be eligible to apply for our roles you must have the relevant Right to work in the UK and meet the Civil Service Nationality Requirements. All appointments are subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standards Checks (BPSS) and some roles may require higher level vetting.

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Should you have any questions about any of our roles or the recruitment process, please get in touch via [email protected].