Young Person HR Education Officer, Work Experience Placement -Derby, 9th-12th February 2026

Student HR Education Officer, Work Experience Placement –Derby, 9th-12th February 2026  

Location:  Severn Trent Centre, Raynesway West Service Road Derby DE21 7BE 

Date – Monday 9th – Thursday 12th February 2026 (4-days)  

Who it's for: Young individuals between 14 and 18 years old, who are interest in work experience  

What’s This All About? 

Interested in inspiring others and making a difference? In this placement, you’ll join our education team and see them in action—visiting schools, helping at community events, and engaging with customers. You’ll learn how we teach people about water, sustainability, and the environment, and why education is so important for protecting our future. 

What You’ll Learn: 

• Communication – Talking and listening clearly 

• Teamwork – Working with others to get things done 

• Problem Solving – Thinking through challenges 

• Confidence – Sharing your ideas and asking questions 

• Time Management – Staying organised and focused 

• Organisation – Keeping things tidy and on track 

Who Will Support You? 

You’ll be guided by friendly staff who will help you settle in, answer your questions, and make sure you get the most out of your time with us. 

What You’ll Take Away: 

By the end of your placement, you’ll have: 

• A better idea of what it’s like to work in a professional environment 

• New skills you can use in school and future jobs 

• Great experiences to talk about in interviews or on your CV 

Important Notice – Research Trial Participation 

This work experience opportunity is part of a research trial being conducted by Severn Trent in partnership with Ipsos and the Youth Futures Foundation. The trial aims to understand how work experience impacts young people’s skills and future career outcomes. By applying for this placement, you are also consenting to take part in the research trial. This involves your application data being used for research purposes and you may be invited to complete short surveys or interviews (participation in these is optional).  

If you are under 16 years old, you must upload a signed parental consent form with your application for it to be considered.  

You will be asked to confirm you have attached your parental consent in the application, Consent will be verified and check before approving your eligibility