Did you know the length of Severn Trent’s water main pipes would wrap around the world just over once? Well, now you do.

It’s a big network, and a big responsibility. Every day 8 million people from Scunthorpe to Stroud rely on us to bring them clean water at the turn of a tap and take away their waste in one flush.

From planning, to digging, to inspecting we welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here. 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW  

Want to do the best work of your life? Playing your part in making a big difference to the environment and communities we serve. Our people make Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine.

Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.

We have a brilliant opportunity to join our Water Network Operations and Leakage department as a Business Change Manager in the Water Networks improvement team on a 12 month secondment!

There is opportunity to work across the region and applications from all locations in the region will be considered (despite the location stating Severn Trent Centre above).

While in this role, you will play a key role in being accountable for delivering or working on large and small scale projects or business change initiatives associated with delivering our Water Networks commitments.

You will also be responsible for delivering business change and be accountable for project planning and reporting activities in line with the appropriate project life cycle.  You will build strong links with business teams, ensuring best practice is developed, shared, implemented and recorded.

So, if you’re looking for an amazing development opportunity or the chance for a career change this would be great for you!

Sound like you? Please read on.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 

Your key accountabilities in helping us will be:

• You will directly be accountable for delivery of assigned projects/improvement activity through the project life cycle, ensuring key activities are planned and lessons learned captured
• You will ensure appropriate use of project and programme framework with particular focus on business change and business readiness deliverables
• You will build a compelling case for change identifying options for delivery, underpinned by robust assumptions which are tested throughout the project lifecycle. You will ensure that project and change benefits are correctly identified and monitored, and that a framework is in place to enable sustainability of change
• You will actively engage with the Project Sponsor and effectively manage other stakeholders across the business during the course of a change initiative, communicating effectively on deliverables to ensure they are well received by the recipients of the change and that the initiative is successfully delivered, sustainable and benefits realised
• You will advise Project Boards, own and resolve issues and recommend corrective action as appropriate so that projects are sustained and implemented
• You will provide regular engagement with the operational teams and the leadership team on delivery of improvement activity including progress updates, escalation items, key risks, benefits and OPEX impact.
• You will effectively manage stakeholders at all levels across the organisation to ensure the successful delivery of change and realisation of benefits.
• Take part in appropriate standby if required

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU  

It’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’s some of our favourites:

• From £38,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) 
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance) 
• 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 rate 
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’ 
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers 
• Family friendly policies 
• Two volunteering days per year 

WHAT’S NEXT 

We can’t wait to hear from you.   

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.   

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!