Customer Engagement Officer (CEO) – Thames Water NHH

Job Vacancy | Groundwork South

Dartford Office Based / Flexibility for working at home.

Location: 5 Waterside Court, Galleon Boulevard, Crossways, Dartford, DA2 6NX 
Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 31st March 2026
Salary: £23,400 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Groundwork South is a social and environmental regeneration charity, working with partners to build sustainable communities where individuals and enterprise prosper.  The position of Customer Engagement Officer (CEO) is an exciting opportunity to work in a key role in the delivery of our Water Efficiency Programme.

Summary of role: London and the South-East have been designated as areas of ‘Severe Water Stress’ by the UK Government and, as such, it is vital that we use water more wisely, reduce wastage and learn to save water for future generations.

The Customer Engagement Officer (CEO) provides key support in the delivery of the programme by contacting commercial customers and generating appointments by telephone and email. The CEO role supports Groundwork South and Groundwork London’s wider water efficiency programme that carry out activities such as providing on-site advice and the installation of free water-saving devices and plumbing repairs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with customers via the telephone and email.

For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.

In return we offer you:

  • A competitive salary
  • Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
  • Health Cash Plan and 24-hour Health line
  • Employee Assistance Programme – including mental health helpline and face to face counselling.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
  • Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
  • Business travel expenses

We are a creative, committed, and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.

Groundwork South

Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.

We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.

Apply now!

Download the Job Application pack below:

Job Description – Customer Enagement Officer (CEO) Thames Water NHH (changes)

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To apply, please read the Job Description and send your CV and covering letter (explaining how you meet the requirements of the JD) to: recruitment.south@groundwork.org.uk please quote the reference number ‘CEO0325’  on your covering letter and email communication.

Closing date for applications: 21st March 2025
Interview date: Until the position has been filled (over Teams)

Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.