SEVERN TRENT
Waste Water Recycling Leader
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Waste Water Recycling Leader
About Severn Trent
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 proud of our strong Glassdoor score, reflecting how much our people love working here.
We’re seeking to recruit Wastewater Recycling Leaders who can join a high-impact team essential for directing the performance, compliance, and future of vital environmental services.
The Role
Join our organisation to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities while fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace.
We’re looking for a Wastewater Recycling Leader to take the lead in managing and driving improvements in a critical service. In this role, you’ll:
- Lead a large, dispersed team (~120–200 people) to ensure compliance, safety, and operational excellence.
- Balance performance targets with health and safety, all while maintaining compliance and sustainability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver smarter, more efficient processes across 200+ sites and over 1,000 pump stations.
- Allocate responsibility for £50m+ operational budgets and £200m+ capital investments, balancing financial goals with risk management.
- Drive team performance, cultural growth, and continuous improvement while challenging existing practices to enhance efficiency.
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Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Inspire a high-performing, culturally robust team across multiple sites.
- Commercial Acumen: Make informed decisions that balance environmental, financial, and operational priorities.
- Technical Expertise: Grow expertise in wastewater recycling while ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency.
- Influential Communication: Engage with stakeholders and manage expectations effectively.
- Operational Excellence: Continuously assess business operations for improvement and added value.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in managing assets, people, and budgets, especially in high-impact environments.
- Track record of developing high-performing teams and fostering strong health/safety culture.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement and cultivate a customer-focused service mindset.
- Demonstrated technical ability related to wastewater and recycling, with a knack for complex process comprehension.
- Reputation for stakeholder influence and commercial decision-making with positive environmental impact.
Desirable Attributes
- Deep passion for engineering or sustainability.
- Open-minded, caring attitude with respect for individual diversity.
- Commitment to lifelong learning, change management, and innovative problem-solving.
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Why Join Severn Trent?
With us, your role is more than a job—it’s a chance to contribute to a legacy of progress.
Rewards & Benefits
We believe in growing both our employees and our planet. Enjoy:
- 31 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy/sell up to 5 extra days/year).
- Annual bonus scheme (up to 20% of salary based on company performance).
- Pension scheme – we double your contribution (up to 15% if you contribute 7.5%).
- Sharesave scheme – access Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate.
- Academy training: Dedicated personal development opportunities.
- Car allowance of £5,208/year.
- Excellent bénéfices sociaux including:
- Private medical cover, Life assurance, Income protection, and Personal accident cover.
- Electric vehicle support and retail discounts.
- Family-friendly policies, including fully paid maternity/adoption leave (1 year).
- Two paid volunteering days annually to make a community impact.
Ready to Inspire Change?
If you care for your work and see this as an opportunity to grow professionally, we’re eager to hear from you.
Send an updated CV for consideration—your potential matters. We’ll assess applications within 3 weeks.
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