Severn Trent Services Technology Services Lead

Here in Technology our mission is simple – deliver and maintain secure and stable IT services, maximising value to our business.

Dig a little deeper and you will find a living, breathing department, of highly talented individuals and teams, buzzing with energy, ideas and enthusiasm. Who are always interested in learning new, innovative and exciting ways for us to aid our business colleagues, and ultimately our customers experience.

Collectively, we provide a critical national infrastructure to millions of customers in our region, so the only question is why wouldn't you want to be part of that?

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

In this new exciting and high-profile role, as our Severn Trent Services Technology Lead you will be responsible for overseeing and leading all elements of Technology support provided to our Severn Trent Services business. This will involve the management of existing infrastructure, systems, and processes, as well as enabling future capabilities in line with business strategy through effective partnership with the Severn Trent Services leadership team.

You will ensure that operating systems, data, and infrastructure is available, performing, compliant, and secure.

The key areas of focus for this role are:

Oversee IT Operations, IT Security, and service performance, with a view to continuously improve.
Ensure alignment to Group policies, relating to cyber and data security, are adhered to.
Key understanding of Severn Trent Services, including its strategy, business activities, processes, priorities, and challenges.
Work as a member of the Severn Trent Services leadership team to represent Technology and understand both immediate and future Technology needs to support.
Effective budget management for day-to-day operations and delivery of new solutions.
Lead the Technology team to manage the relationship between Severn Trent Services and its technology support providers, ensuring availability, stability, and security of IT systems is maintained and that any service elements within contracts are adhered to.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

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 will be looking for you to have strong interpersonal, negotiating, influencing, and leadership skills and have experience in influencing senior leadership and gaining buy-in to technology strategy and direction. We’d like you to have good knowledge of products, their architecture, usage, and value to Severn Trent as well as proven experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders – both internal and external and at all levels.

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 involve. 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. 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:

31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% of salary dependent 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’
Car allowance of £5,208 pa (pro-rata where appropriate)
Private medical cover, life assurance, income protection and personal accident cover
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies (including, a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
Two 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. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

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