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Posted Date:  14 Apr 2025
Posting End Date:  16/05/2025
Location: 
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Resourcing & Recruit
Salary (£):  0

Office Based Work Experience (D210725)

Post end date : 16th May 2025

Office-Based Work Experience (4-Day Placement)

 

Role: Business Operations Insight Placement


Location: Severn Trent Derby

  • - Severn Trent Derby STW – Megaloughton Lane, Derby DE21 7BR
  • - Severn Trent Raynesway - W Service Rd, Derby DE21 7JA
  • - Severn Trent Pride Park - 73 Derwent Parade, Derby DE24 8JN, 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:

  • Engineering Design: Help with planning and designing solutions for water systems.
  • Data Science (AI): Work with data to create insights that help improve services.
  • Data Analyst: Assist in interpreting data to support decision-making.
  • Programme and Project Management: Learn how teams manage large projects and ensure things run smoothly.
  • 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 

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