Graduate Data Analyst- Technology

Data Analyst- Technology Graduate Programme

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

Taking care of ‘one of life’s essentials’ – it’s our purpose and we want you to be part of it. Supplying wholesome drinking water, treating wastewater, and recycling this back to the environment responsibly is no mean feat. We serve around 8 million people across the Midlands and Wales, and unlike other businesses, our delivery is non-negotiable. It’s a matter of life.

Many of our employees are also our customers, so we truly take pride in what we do! Employing people from across our communities and beyond, Severn Trent is an exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be curious, can be ‘Wonderfully You,’ and where you can truly make an impact on our environment, now and for future generations.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

Our Data Analyst-Technology Graduate Programme offers the opportunity to belong to a new team that is revolutionising the way data is treated and used by Severn Trent Water. Along with the opportunity to train as a Data Analyst with transferable skills.

A day in the life of a Technology Leadership Graduate at Severn Trent involves a wide variety of tasks, focusing on:

• Helping to design and deliver the new Data Framework
• Conducting data flow reviews to identify areas of excellence and opportunities for improvement
• Performing data-related incident and risk analysis
• Carrying out AI governance activities and conducting solution analysis on prospective AI tools
• Managing some business-as-usual activities, including SARs (Subject Access Requests), audits, and fielding business issues and queries relating to data
• Working with colleagues across Severn Trent to establish data-related needs and, where appropriate, providing insightful and accurate information
• Producing data dashboards and reports to help us make the complex simple
• Ensuring data is being used ethically and in line with relevant legislation (e.g., GDPR)
• Practicing self-learning to stay updated with technological developments and take responsibility for personal professional development

In addition to daily tasks, there are plenty of opportunities to expand your network through social events and engagement activities across the department. This is vital for successful collaboration with cross-functional teams within technology.

You’ll spend time supporting projects which include designing a new Data Management Framework from scratch. You will be assigned a work package from this program and have the opportunity to see it through from conception to delivery as a new Severn Trent Water (STW) Business-As-Usual process. There are likely to be other targeted projects too, based on continuous improvements we need to make to either internal team processes or wider business processes related to data and potentially AI.

The aim of the program is to bring you up to a level where you can be reasonably described as a Data Analyst, including some relevant technical training (e.g., Python, SQL).

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

You’ll gain strong business and commercial acumen, working alongside the Office of Data, which serves the Chief Data Officer. This department is responsible for ensuring Severn Trent makes the best use of its data and that the data is well-governed. It is a small team of 9 dedicated data professionals, including qualified Data Analysts who work closely with colleagues in Information Security, Data Engineering, Data Science, Business Intelligence, and elsewhere, to support the availability and usability of data across the organization.

TYPICAL OFF-SCHEME ROLE

This program will develop you into a capable Data Analyst.

Our New Talent Team will guide and support you every step of the way. Furthermore, your line manager, mentor, and buddy will be there to help you reach your full potential at Severn Trent.

Location:

Severn Trent Centre, Coventry, CV1 2LZ

Programme Duration:

24 months

Salary:

£29,056

Entry Criteria: A computing degree, including elements of AI and Data, is preferred but not essential. A good level of numeracy and literacy is a must.

Typical contracts are 37 hours per week, though flexibility around the structure of your working hours may be available – team and line manager dependent.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We want our employees to care and have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term.

We’d love you to be someone with:

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability, and take pride in their work
• A love of variety and the ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
• Ability to quickly prioritize tasks, and the initiative to dive headfirst into problem solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, and enjoyment working with multiple teams
• Ability to analyze and interpret information and effectively communicate it to different teams and audiences
• Flexibility to travel across our region for site visits, meetings, and training
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Severn Trent, we are passionate about our people. We want to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We’re progressing with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability, and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments. Find out more about our commitments to inclusion.

HOW WE'LL REWARD YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job; you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognize great work, and award-winning training. We’ll also help you contribute to the environment and community. Here are some of our favourite perks:

• 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays (ability to buy or sell up to 5 days)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,225, subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme (we double your contributions up to 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development via our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family-friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

Additionally, you’ll receive a salary increase while on the program, and your salary will increase when transitioning into your first job post-program.

LET'S GO

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

• Roles close on 31st January 2025
• Face-to-face assessments will run from 17th February - 14th March 2025
• Estimated start date: September 2025

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeatSevernTrent on social media.