Office Based Work Experience (C270725)
Post end date : 16th May 2025
Office-Based Work Experience (4-Day Placement)
Role: Business Operations Insight Placement
Location: Severn Trent Coventry
- Severn Trent Centre -2 St John's St, Coventry CV1 2LZ, UK
- Severn Trent Finham Gate 2 St Martins Road, Coventry, CV3 6SD, UK
Duration: 4 days - 21st July - 24th July
About Severn Trent:
At Severn Trent, we don’t just supply water – we bring it to life. As one of the UK’s largest water companies, we provide fresh, clean water to over 8 million people and manage wastewater across the Midlands and parts of Wales. From wastewater treatment to environmental protection, everything we do is about making a positive difference.
Overview:
This 4-day office-based placement gives you a chance to see how a major company like Severn Trent operates behind the scenes. You’ll experience what it’s like to work in areas like customer service, HR, sustainability, and project management. This is a great way to explore different careers that help make sure the business runs smoothly.
What You’ll Learn:
- Key communication and organisational skills used in business settings
- How different departments work together to support our water and waste services
- An introduction to customer service, business support, and corporate strategy
- Professional workplace skills and teamwork
- An overview of careers in business, administration, and management
Ideal for:
Students aged 14-25 with an interest in business, communications, customer service, or sustainability who want to learn about working in a professional office environment.
Possible Placements:
- Data Analyst: Assist in interpreting data to support decision-making.
- HR and Resourcing: Help with recruitment and employee management.
- Procurement: Learn how the company buys the materials and services it needs.
Note: In your application, you’ll be asked to upload a CV, instead we would love a brief document explaining why you’d like this placement, we would love to get to know you more!
This is an unpaid work experience opportunity