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Posted Date:  14 Aug 2025
Posting End Date:  31-Aug-2025
Location:  Midlands
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Capital Design
Salary (£):  Competitive

Sustainability Business 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. 

 

We have an exciting new opportunity as a Sustainability Business Lead who will lead the implementation of our progressive capital sustainability strategy across the whole of Severn Trent and the entirety of our external capital supply chain, from our design consultancies, contractors, equipment suppliers and other specialist providers.

 

 

This role takes personal accountability to ensure that the capital solutions we deliver meet our ambitions to be carbon neutral and create natural and social enhancements, whilst we continue to offer value for money for our customers, deliver on our significant future investment commitments and build quality assets which fully comply with all relevant standards.

 

This role can be based on any of our capital hubs; Shrewsbury, Derby or Coventry. 

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW  

 

The successful candidate will lead the continual evolution of our capital sustainability strategy, working closely with stakeholders internally and externally to ensure that this strategy aligns and enhances Severn Trent’s overall sustainability strategy as set out by the Board.

 

You’ll keep the company informed of the latest external developments in capital sustainability best practise and in the forefront of sustainable innovations, which include, low carbon construction materials, novel and impactful biodiversity net gain approaches and low-carbon/nature based build solutions.

 

The ideal candidate will ensure:

 

  • Lead the evolution of our capital sustainability strategy, aligning it with our Board’s wider sustainability vision
  • Keep Severn Trent at the forefront of sustainable innovation—low-carbon materials, biodiversity net gain, nature-based solutions and more
  • Represent us on external forums and working groups
  • Communicate sustainability performance to internal and external stakeholders, including the Board
  • Manage and grow a team of 10–15+ sustainability professionals
  • Develop technical and leadership capabilities across the team
  • Act as the key liaison for sustainability with our external capital partners

 

 

So join us in driving forward our ambitions and making a positive impact!

 

  WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

 

  • Proven experience leading sustainability strategy in a business setting
  • Strong understanding of environmental issues and their impact on construction
  • Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills
  • A track record of building high-performing, capable teams

 

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities.

 

WHAT’S IN IT 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:

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

 

  • 31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 additional days per year)  
  • Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% of base salary per annum based on company performance)  
  • Car allowance of £5,208 paid in monthly instalments
  • Private medical insurance for you and your family
  • 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  
  • Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers  
  • Family friendly policies  
  • 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.

 

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