Taking 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. Our Commercial, Performance and Regulatory Graduate Programme offers the opportunity to spend time in the Commercial, Charges and Assurance teams within Developer Services Central function understanding governance structures and commercial performance frameworks. A day in the life of a Developer Services Graduate at Severn Trent involves complex environmental information and providing strategic insight to drive governance structures, audit and training programmes. Develop data interrogation skills and the ability to assess risk to provide actionable insights at an operational and strategic level to drive performance and efficiency, acting as project manager on such initiatives. In addition to daily tasks, there are plenty of opportunities to expand your network through social events and engagement activities across the department, vital for successful collaboration with cross-functional teams within technology. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? You will expand your knowledge of data interrogation and developing commercial insight. You’ll gain strong business and commercial acumen, developing your ability to understand charges and how to implement governance structures. You will learn the following either directly from placements, through supplementary training or project work: Budget Planning Data Interrogation and developing commercial insight Understanding and Implementing Governance Structures Understanding Charges Strategy and transformation Project Management Demonstrate an understanding of the Developer Services and the regulatory requirements that influence business decisions. Collate and interrogate data including compliance, overall performance and financial data to provide timely insights and highlight patterns and trends. Build partnerships with stakeholders to deliver recommendations and act as a project manager. Use data to influence decision making and deliver solutions. Interpret complex environmental information and provide strategic insight. TYPICAL OFF-SCHEME ROLE This scheme will develop you into a capable Data Analyst, Commercial Analyst, or Standards and Assurance Specialist. Our New Talent Team will guide you, and your line manager, mentor, and buddy will help you reach your full potential at Severn Trent. Location: Severn Trent Centre, Coventry, CV1 2LZ Programme Duration: 27 months Salary: £29,056 Entry Criteria: Business Management Finance (Awareness) Excel Proficiency (Required) Statistical (Awareness/Application) WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term. A ‘can do’ attitude A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic environment Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and dive into problem solving Excellent communication and collaboration skills Ability to analyse and interpret information Ability to travel freely across our patch Curiosity to learn quickly in a dynamic environment DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION At Severn Trent, we are passionate about our people. We are fostering a more diverse, inclusive culture that represents the communities we serve. Our working groups – LGBTQ, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity – help us with our commitments. HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. Here are some of our favourites: 28 days holiday bank holidays (with the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year) Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,225 subject to eligibility) Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%) Sharesave – 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 paid volunteering days per year As if that isn’t enough, you’ll receive an annual salary increase whilst you’re on programme and an increase when you move into your first job. LET’S GO Roles close on 31st January 2025. Face to face assessments from 17th February-14th March 2025. Estimated start date- September 2025 To find out more about working with us, search LifeatSevernTrent on social media.