Posted Date:  15 Jul 2025
Posting End Date:  29 July 2025
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Water Quality & Environment
Salary (£):  £33,879.62 - £44,530.07

Pollution Specialist

Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.

 

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.

 

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

 

 

Are you passionate about environmental compliance and regulatory processes?

 

Join our team as a Pollution Specialist! In this role, you'll ensure we meet all regulatory requirements for pollution incident reporting and recording.

 

You'll own the pollution incident ODI assurance and regulatory appeals processes and manage our relationship with environmental regulators regarding water company pollution incident reporting. If you're detail-oriented and proactive, we want you on our team!

 

Does this sound like you? If so, please read on!

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

 

 

You'll manage the new pollution appeals process, leveraging your expertise in the Environment Agency’s 16_02 and CICS guidance.

 

You'll build strong relationships with the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales, ensuring our compliance and accuracy. You’ll collaborate with internal teams to gather the best evidence for challenging decisions and use data from past successes to improve our approach.

 

Finally, you'll produce performance reports, support regulatory reporting, and ensure timely submission of storyboards and appeals. Plus, you'll handle unique incidents, drive process improvements, and ensure safety compliance.

 

 

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

 

 

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

 

 

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

 

  • Salary £33,879.62 - £44,530.07- 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’

 

  • Family friendly policies

 

 

 

 

WHATS 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.