Work for the DWI
Working for the Drinking Water Inspectorate is an opportunity for committed, self-motivated, organised, resourceful and flexible team workers to gain experience in a regulatory delivery unit responsible for drinking water quality in England and Wales.
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (the Inspectorate) is made up of an inclusive team of experienced technical Inspectors, as well as specialists within the Business Performance and Data Units. Together, staff within the Inspectorate work to maintain the highest drinking water quality in England and Wales.
Upon joining us, you will gain access to a wide range of learning and development offered by the Civil Service, an annual leave allowance which increases year on year from 25 up to 30 days and a Civil Service pension.
The Civil Service is committed to continuously increasing the diversity of its workforce and welcomes employees from all backgrounds and walks of life. The Inspectorate operates a flexible working pattern which includes homeworking.
If you have any questions about any of the roles currently advertised or a more general question about working for the Inspectorate, please contact dwi.enquiries@defra.gov.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.
Latest job opportunities
Inspector – Network and Information Systems (Cyber Security)
Civil Service Jobs reference number: 455466
Make a difference in protecting public health by becoming a Network and Information Systems Inspector. The main responsibility of the Inspectorate’s NIS team is to ensure that the 17 drinking water companies in England and Wales (that are currently within scope of the NIS regulations) take appropriate and proportionate technical and organisational measures to manage any risks posed to the security of their network and information systems. This includes the cyber and physical security of assets on which their essential service of drinking water provision relies.
For further information, and to apply, please visit Civil Service Jobs: Inspector – Network and Information Systems (Cyber Security) – Civil Service Jobs – GOV.UK
The closing date is Sunday 5 May 2026 at 23:55.
If you require any further information about the role, please contact us by email on dwi.enquiries@defra.gov.uk or telephone 0330 041 6501.