Severn Trent Water
Job title:
Graduate Operational & Environmental Leadership
Company
Severn Trent Water
Job description
Strategy and Regulation Graduate ProgrammeLET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO ITTaking care of ‘one of life’s essentials’ – it’s our purpose and we want you to be part of it. Supplying wholesome drinking water, treating wastewater and recycling this back to the environment responsibly is no mean feat. We serve around 8 million people across the Midlands and Wales and unlike other businesses, our delivery is non-negotiable. It’s a matter of life.Many of our employees are also our customers, so we truly take pride in what we do! Employing people from across our communities and beyond, Severn Trent is an exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be curious, can be ‘Wonderfully You’ and where you can truly make an impact to our environment, now and for future generations.LET’S TELL YOU MOREOur Strategy and Regulation Graduate Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to both the mechanics of how a regulated business works, but also its future strategic direction and how we can think innovatively to develop compelling strategies, play our part in our sustainability journey and help transform our business as we move towards a net zero future.The programme comprises of 3 x 9-month placements across Economic Regulation, Strategy, Sustainability, Transformation and related teams, which you will have the opportunity to shape. Each placement will give you a real insight into our business and provide you the opportunity to learn about our strategic, regulatory and sustainability agendas. You will work on a range of projects, which will help address real life challenges and projects and help drive tangible change.You will learn how we:Create, Manage, and deliver our 5-year business plans within our regulatory frameworkSet our long-term strategies across all of our respective business areas, as well as the process of bringing these to life and putting them into actionEnsure that we’re doing the right thing by our people, our business and our communities as part of our social and environmental sustainability agenda including our drive to net zeroThe programme aims to give you the necessary skills to become future leaders within our Strategy, Sustainability, Economic Regulation or Transformation teams. Furthermore, the programme is designed to enhance your critical thinking, leadership, and strategic thinking, as well as giving you the opportunity to showcase your creativity and really add value in shaping our future direction. You’ll also gain experience across our whole group, including our regulated and non-regulated businesses.HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK?You will work across three placements on the scheme across our range of teams, which will help you develop and shape your career in the path you want it to goYou will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your 1-1 meetings with line managers, mentors, and New Talent TeamWHAT WILL YOU LEARN?You will expand your knowledge of project and people management, including learning how to effectively manage and influence stakeholders. You’ll also gain a strong business and commercial acumen, developing your ability to plan strategically with time, cost, and quality in mind, and how to deliver this message successfully to a range of stakeholders.You’ll gain a deeper understanding of why we deliver with our customers at the heart of what we do and how we make sure we communicate this message across our communities.You will learn the following either directly from placements, or through supplementary training or project work:People:Engagement with many different stakeholders across our departments from technical experts through to senior leaders, such as programme sponsors and directorsWorking with multi-disciplinary teams across our business, gaining an understanding of and contributing to cultural and behavioural change.Indirect management of people through project managementCustomer:An important role on projects with a customer experience focusCustomer insight/market research skillsCustomer engagement methods including the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to customersProject:Project lifecycle exposureInformal project management that demonstrates PM skills requiredUnderstanding of stakeholder management within projects and understanding of project toolsCommercial:Understanding of the regulatory environment in waterUnderstanding of wider macroeconomic/environmental/political factors impacting the water industryAwareness of Severn Trent’s approach to sustainabilityEmbedding sustainability throughout the businessBusiness planning and Strategic planningEconomics and Sustainability:Practical application of micro/macro and regulatory economicsPractical application of econometricsGain and understanding of sustainability and the environmental and social issues affecting out communitiesWorking Knowledge of programmes such as STATA/ExcelResearch and analytical skillsKnowledge of data and metrics necessary to determine ESG/sustainability performanceEffective writing skillsData analysis skillsTYPICAL OFF-SCHEME ROLEThis can vary depending on your personal career ambitions. However, roles such as Strategic Insight Analyst, Transformation Project Manager, Economic Regulation Manager, Business Strategy Manager and Economist are examples of some of the roles our past graduates can land after the scheme.Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Furthermore, your line manager, mentor and graduate buddy will be there to help you in making sure you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.Location: Coventry, CV1 2LZProgramme Duration: 27 monthsStarting Salary: £29,056Entry Criteria: Preferred individuals with an analytical mindset and a passion for Strategy, Sustainability, Transformation and Economic Regulation.For candidates who wish to specialise in the Economic Regulation part of the team, a degree in Economics or a related discipline is preferred. Foundational knowledge in econometrics is desired but not essential.Typical contracts are 37 hours per week, however there may be flexibility around the structure of your working hours, team and line manager dependent.We are looking for one candidate with an Economic Regulation focus and two candidates with a general Strategy, Sustainability and Transformation focus.WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORWe want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term.We’d love you to be someone with…A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their workA love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environmentAbility to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving.Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teamsAbility to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiencesCuriosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environmentDIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONAt Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments. Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent.HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURNIt’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.Here are some of our favourites:28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,225 which is subject to eligibility)Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rateDedicated training and development with our AcademyElectric vehicle scheme and retail offersFamily friendly policiesTwo paid volunteering days per yearAs if that isn’t enough, you’ll receive an annual salary increase whilst you’re on programme and you’ll also get an increase when you move into your first job.LET’S GOApply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.Roles close on 31st January 2025Check your diary – face to face assessments will run from 17th February- 14th March 2025.Estimated start date- September 2025To find out more about working with us, search #LifeatSevernTrent on social media.
Expected salary
£29056 per year
Location
Coventry
Job date
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:17:34 GMT
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