Regulation Engagement Lead

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

As a FTSE 100 company and one of the biggest regulated water and wastewater providers in England and Wales. We’ve just received an “Outstanding” rating from Ofwat for our latest business plan, which means we’ve secured £15bn to invest in transforming the Midlands’ environment and customer service over the next five years.

We’re proud of our strong relationships with our regulators and always aim to work collaboratively with them. With growing public interest in environmental issues and a major investment programme underway, our regulators are keeping a closer eye on the sector – and we see this as a great opportunity to show leadership and make a real difference.

This is an exciting time to join us as our new Regulation Engagement Lead as we kick off AMP8 – the next five-year phase of our journey – and work closely with regulators to shape how the sector evolves following the Independent Water Commission’s review.

What’s the role about?

This role is all about helping Severn Trent build strong, constructive relationships with our regulators and key stakeholders. You’ll be at the heart of our regulatory engagement – whether it’s responding to price reviews, calls for evidence, or other important submissions – making sure we put our best foot forward and deliver great outcomes for our customers.

What you’ll be doing

Working closely with senior regulators and supporting our Executive Committee with briefings and meeting prep.
Building strong connections with new regulatory bodies and helping shape how they work with us.
Becoming a go-to expert on regulatory changes, offering advice and insight to senior leaders and teams across the business.
Helping our teams understand what regulators expect, guiding them on what information to provide, and improving how we present our case.
Drafting key parts of our submissions, making sure they reflect the views of our leadership, legal, and engineering teams.
Coordinating across teams to gather the best evidence, craft compelling arguments, and meet tight deadlines.

You'll be based at our Severn Trent Centre in Coventry. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week.

HOW WE WORK

WFH flexibility available: 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 but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. So, you'll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported, when you need it.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Must-haves:

Confidence working with senior leaders and understanding what they need from regulatory submissions.
A creative and analytical mindset – someone who can look at issues from different angles and solve problems.
Strong writing skills – able to explain complex topics clearly and persuasively.
Quick thinking and great research skills – able to get to grips with new topics fast.
Experience working with regulatory frameworks and helping others understand them.

Nice-to-haves:

Experience in a regulated industry.
Familiarity with writing regulatory submissions.
Comfortable working with specialists like engineers, lawyers, or economists.
A degree in a subject that involves strong writing or a STEM background is helpful, but not essential – we’re more interested in your skills and experience.

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 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:

Annual salary: £57,000 - £67,000
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 volunteer 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.