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Posted Date:  25 Mar 2026
Posting End Date:  06 April 2026
Location:  Nottinghamshire
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Water Quality & Environment
Salary (£):  £41,000 to £55,000

Senior Environmental Officer - East

 

 

 

We’re dedicated to protecting the environment and enhancing the communities we serve. Our mission goes beyond delivering one of life’s essentials; we’re committed to sustainability and making a positive difference across our region. 

Join us to be part of something meaningful and lasting that will leave a legacy for generations to come.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want to talk to you.

 

 

 

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Are you passionate about protecting our rivers and the environment? Do you love the outdoors and want to make a real difference within our communities?

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Water Quality and Environment team as a Senior Environment Officer.

This role will be responsible for managing environmental risks across a designated region - Area 1 Nottinghamshire and we can guarantee no two days will be the same!

Travelling around the region you will help ensure full compliance with environmental permits and regulations, managing the Corrective Action Reporting (CAR) process, and facilitating Environment Agency (EA) inspections.

The officer will act as the primary point of contact for environmental compliance issues, working closely with operational teams to proactively identify and mitigate risks, and ensuring that sites are consistently 'EA ready'.

 

 

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Identify, assess, and manage environmental risks associated with operations across designated regions.

  • Regularly review and amend environmental permits to ensure they remain up-to-date and reflective of operational practices.

  • Facilitate and lead Environment Agency site inspections, coordinating with internal teams to ensure sites meet audit.

  • Conduct regular, risk-based site inspections to ensure compliance and readiness for external audits, aiming for a target of 10 site inspections per month.

  • Manage the Compliance Assessment Report (CAR) process, ensuring timely and effective resolution of any non-compliance issues.

  • Utilise PowerBI dashboards, and eSCADA trends to monitor environmental performance across sites.

  • Lead collaboration between multiple teams, including front-line operational teams, process scientists, and flow compliance technicians, to address and resolve compliance issues.

  • Develop and implement improvements to current data reporting practices, ensuring that reporting is timely, accurate, and aligned with regulatory requirements.

 

 

 

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The successful candidate will ideally have experience in Waste Water Recycling Treatment processes or Waste Network Operations.

We want someone with a real hands-on approach, that wants to get stuck in and help our various sites across the region be the best they can be.

Having the ability to analyse large datasets, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions would be required. Proven experience in continuous improvement, with a track record of identifying and implementing process enhancements would be beneficial.

They will be able to communicate complex technical and regulatory information to a range of audiences, from operational teams to senior stakeholders.

A full UK Driving License is essential.

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:

 

•             Salary of £41,000 to £55,000 

•             Car allowance 

•             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, which is subject to eligibility)

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

•             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

•             Two paid 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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