Work Experience and Outreach Specialist
Do you love that no two days are the same? That's one of the many reasons we enjoy working in HR at Severn Trent.
At Severn Trent, we’re on a mission to make a big difference over the next 10 years, to improve the lives of 100,000 people by giving them better opportunities and tackling water poverty. Every year, we work with hundreds of young people across our region and provide over 10,000 hours of free skills and employability training in local communities.
If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. We’re now looking for someone to take a lead in this role and play a vital part in our societal strategy.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
We have an opportunity for you to join us as a Work Experience and Outreach Specialist, where you’ll play a vital role in our commitment to supporting young people across our region and key community groups.
As we transition into a new programme delivery model, you’ll be in charge of designing and delivering a number of different interventions including; explore days, placements, work experience programmes (i.e. care leavers), site visits, and our virtual work experience offering for young people and the wider community. You’ll need to have great communication and interpersonal skills for daily interactions with participants, colleagues and third parties. Keeping our colleagues and participants safe and well is incredibly important to us as a business so a good understanding of health & safety practices, risks assessments and safeguarding is desirable.
With our focus on social value and creating meaningful opportunities, you’ll be accountable for delivering engaging content as part of our explore days and broader programmes for schools and community groups, so a strong presence and facilitation skills are essential.
You’ll take the lead in assessing how effective the materials and content used in our programmes are, and carrying out impact assessments to keep improving what we offer and the results we achieve. Plus, you’ll be responsible for reporting our social value and metrics related to new talent.
A genuine passion for creating opportunities and supporting individuals in our community is at the heart of everything we do.
Sound like you? Then read on.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
We’re on the lookout for someone super organised with a keen eye for detail and great communication skills. You’ll excel in managing relationships and be able to work independently while keeping on top of deadlines. Your background in programme design and delivery, along with your strong facilitation skills, will help you to deliver engaging sessions to young people and our communities.
A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is essential, as this role involves travel.
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 involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care.
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.
By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community by providing valuable work experience opportunities. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages professional growth. Plus, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to fostering partnerships and creating meaningful experiences for students and community members alike.
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 (of up to £2,250 per annum based 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’
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two volunteering days per year
WHAT’S 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 your curiosity has been piqued 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!