Head of Water

Head of Water

Join us as the Head of Water at Zulu Ecosystems, a leading tech‑enabled developer of nature restoration projects. This senior role reports to the Chief Commercial Officer and focuses on scaling our water offering, building commercial strategies, and unlocking new revenue streams across regulated water companies and partners.

About Zulu Ecosystems

Zoul Ecosystems leverages proprietary technology and applied science to deliver large‑scale ecosystem restoration projects. With 25 projects, 100,000 hectares of contracted properties, and a 600,000‑hectare pipeline in the UK, we are poised to scale rapidly.

Mission

The Head of Water will shape and scale Zulu’s water offering, turn analytics and catchment insights into investable interventions, and build a strong pipeline for AMP9 and beyond. This pivotal role positions Zulu within the AMP8 landscape and drives growth and scale.

Your Profile

• Proven track record in (commercial) leadership roles in the water sector, environmental markets, or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of UK water company regulatory cycles (PR24, PR29) and AMP8/9 priorities (storm overflows, bathing water, biodiversity, nutrient reduction).
• Experience with WINEP programmes and familiarity with how companies and regulators evaluate NbS within regulatory expenditure categories.
• Knowledge of catchment management, NbS, and water‑related ecosystem services, with the ability to position them against grey infrastructure alternatives.
• Experience structuring multi‑stakeholder partnerships involving utilities, corporates, and public agencies, ideally including co‑funding or blended finance models.
• Experience and awareness of the UK regulatory and delivery landscape for NFM, including engagement with the Environment Agency and related programmes.
• Experience winning and delivering consultancy assignments with large corporates, including structuring and overseeing delivery across multiple execution phases.

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and a proven deal conversion track record.
• Experience winning and delivering consultancy assignments with large corporates, including structuring and overseeing delivery across multiple execution phases.
• Ability to translate analytics and modelling into commercial outcomes tied to regulatory drivers.
• Exceptional internal and external stakeholder management skills.
• Clear and persuasive communicator, able to engage diverse audiences and simplify complex issues.
• Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop colleagues.
• Ability to navigate effectively between technical and operational functions within the organisation.
• Proven capability in pipeline development and management.
• Experience developing marketing collateral and value propositions, including the productisation of services.
• Entrepreneurial, mission‑driven, and comfortable operating in a growth‑stage environment.

Education

Degree in Commercial, Technical, Environmental or related field (or equivalent experience).

Why Us?

• Shape the future of Zulu’s water proposition and establish it as a market leader.
• Work at the intersection of analytics, nature‑based solutions, and commercial innovation.
• Influence the transition from AMP8 feasibility and hybrid solutions to full‑scale catchment delivery in AMP9.
• Competitive package including salary, bonus, stock options, healthcare, pension, and professional development.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Before you apply: we will only use the personal data you provide to process your application. By emailing us your CV and covering letter, you consent to Zulu Ecosystems using the information you have provided for recruitment purposes. Interested applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zulu Ecosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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