Investor Relations Manager

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

We have an opportunity for you to join our Finance team as our new Investor Relations Manager, where you’ll be responsible for managing the communication between Severn Trent plc and our investors, ensuring transparency and fostering strong relationships that enhance our reputation and investor confidence.

The Investor Relations Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering Severn Trent’s IR strategy, as agreed with the Board, to position the company as a credible and attractive investment for equity investors. This high-profile role involves regular engagement with influential external stakeholders whose views can materially affect the share price and demands a strong grasp of the company’s broad business activities. It also offers significant exposure to senior leadership, including the plc Board, STEC, and SMT.

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

Maintain strong relationships with sell-side analysts to support accurate external reporting.
Manage investor inputs to ensure clear and reliable earnings consensus.
Ensure all communications meet financial regulations and uphold disclosure integrity.
Lead delivery of interim, full-year, and quarterly results presentations.
Develop and execute investor communications strategy with CFO and CEO for ~350 major funds.
Coordinate Key Advisor Meetings to guide strategic decision-making.
Support key investor events including Capital Markets Days, ESG days, and site visits.

HOW WE WORK

You'll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive, and why for this role you’ll be based full time in our Coventry head office, Monday to Friday.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

To succeed in this role, you must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience within a FTSE reporting cycle, and a solid financial understanding to support analytical tasks. Desirable attributes include expertise in external communications, stakeholder project management, and familiarity with the regulated water model. The role also demands strong personal effectiveness, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure. A strategic mindset, resilience, and the capacity to influence senior stakeholders are key to thriving in our fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:

31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% of salary dependent 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’
Car allowance of £5,208 pa (pro-rata where appropriate)
Private medical cover, life assurance, income protection and personal accident cover
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies (including, a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
Two volunteering days per year

LET’S GO

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.