• Job Description

  Req#: 11379

  Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.

  24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.

  We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.

  If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

  EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

  Our Water Quality and Environment team have an opportunity for you to join as our new Permit Compliance Advisor.

  In your new role, you’ll primarily be responsible for ensuring full compliance with our Environmental Permits relating to Bioresources and Waste Management activities. Our permits cover a range of different activities including Anaerobic Digestion, Combined Heat & Power and Waste Management.

  Additionally, you’ll support the broader team to ensure our Water and Waste Water Treatment sites have the correct permits in place and are compliant with their obligations.

  Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

  • Support second line assurance of our operational sites by undertaking permit compliance audits.
  • Ensuring Operational Teams fully understand and comply with permit obligations by providing advice & training, seeking expert advice from Regulatory Leads.
  • Engage with the Regulator to fully understand our compliance obligations.
  • Agreeing the requirements for compliance with Regulatory Leads, considering any new permits, legal updates and any site variations.
  • Support Regulatory Leads, providing information necessary for waste permit applications and variations.
  • Working collaboratively with other key teams to ensure that the Company’s overall environmental targets and objectives are met.
  • Compliance with all Company Health and Safety at Work policies and procedures to ensure that all activities are undertaken in a safe manner.

  WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

  To be successful in this role, it is expected that you’ll have good technical knowledge and understanding of sewage and sludge treatment processes. Environmental permits are central to our compliance and environmental performance, so an understanding of Environmental Permitting would be desirable.

  It’s expected you’ll have excellent communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance is met. The role is diverse and busy, requiring site visits across our operational areas as such you will need to be self-disciplined and able to work without supervision and can prioritize needs and deliver outputs within agreed timescales.

  Qualifications:

  Essential:
  • Current Driving Licence
  • Advanced IT Skills
  • Business Report Writing
  
  Desirable:
  • Degree in Science/Engineering or a related discipline

  • BTEC Sewage Treatment or CIWEM Certificate in Water & Environmental Management
  • Safety Management qualification (IOSH or Managing Contractors & Suppliers)

  The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you too.

  We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

  WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

  Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

  With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
  • Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 based on company performance and subject to eligibility)
  • 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
  • 10% monthly discount with Busy Bees Nurseries and one-week free childcare
  • Dedicated training and development with our Academy
  • Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
  • Family friendly policies
  • Two paid volunteering days per year

  WHATS NEXT?

  We can’t wait to hear from you.

  Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please get in touch with our amazing team of recruiters at recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.

  And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

  Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

• About the company

  Severn Trent plc is a water company based in Coventry, England.

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