Pollution Specialist
At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here.
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.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Are you passionate about environmental compliance and regulatory processes?
Join our team as a Pollution Specialist based at the Severn Trent Centre in Coventry! In this role, you'll ensure we meet all regulatory requirements for pollution incident reporting and recording.
You'll own the pollution incident ODI assurance and regulatory appeals processes and manage our relationship with environmental regulators regarding water company pollution incident reporting.
If you're detail-oriented and proactive, we want you on our team!
Does this sound like you? If so, please read on!
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The successful candidate will have previous experience working in the water industry or regulatory environment.
You'll manage the new pollution appeals process, leveraging your expertise in the Environment Agency’s 16_02 and CICS guidance.
Strong stakeholder management skills are essential as you'll build strong relationships with the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales, ensuring our compliance and accuracy.
You’ll collaborate with internal teams to gather the best evidence for challenging decisions and use data from past successes to improve our approach.
We want someone with exceptional organisational skills, that can manage their own time effectively to ensure all deadlines are met in a timely manner.
Finally, you'll produce performance reports, support regulatory reporting, and ensure timely submission of storyboards and appeals. Plus, you'll handle unique incidents, drive process improvements, and ensure safety compliance.
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 £33,879.62 - £44,530.07- dependent on experience
- 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 per annum based on company performance)
- 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’
- Family friendly policies
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.