Workforce Planning and Optimisation 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 to make 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.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

Are you ready to lead with impact and shape the future of operational planning? We’re looking for a dynamic, strategic leader to join our Workforce Planning and Optimisation team in Derby.

You’ll lead a large team to optimise scheduling, resource deployment, and productivity, while delivering cost-effective outcomes across the STW network. With a focus on continuous improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven decision-making, you’ll champion consistency, drive transformation, and ensure our customer commitments are met.

If you thrive on leading change, developing talent, and delivering results - this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

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 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

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a strong track record of leading and developing high-performing teams, particularly through periods of significant change. You’ll have proven experience in influencing senior leadership to drive operational improvements, using clear, data-backed communication.

A background in field operations or resource management is essential, along with analytical problem-solving skills and familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.

You’ll be confident working with systems such as SAP, Salesforce FSM, and eScada, and have a solid understanding of the Production/Non-Infra Water and Waste sectors.

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%)

Family friendly policies (including, a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)

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

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.