Department:
Technology Salary (£): £, Graduate Business Analyst
Graduate Business Analyst
LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT
At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. That's why we're on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate graduates like you to help us achieve our goals.
Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We're proud to be in the top % of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly, dedicated colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.
If you're excited to learn, and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.
LET’S TELL YOU MORE
Severn Trent is a FTSE company and one of the only ones outside London to have an all-encompassing Business analyst department. Our Business Analyst Graduate Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business. The programme consists of placements across our Business Analyst departments, giving you a well-rounded skillset where you’ll get to work on real life challenges and projects that impact our core business functions.
You will gain great oversight of comprehensive exposure to various technology domains within the organisation. The programme will enable you to develop your skills, along with facilitating collaboration and learning from cross-functional teams.The aim of the programme is to support the professional development of the graduate business analyst through practical experience.
We welcome all graduates from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.
HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK?
You will be based at Severn Trent Headquarters in Coventry, the heart of our patch. The programme requires you to complete placements throughout your time in the role, gaining exposure in different areas of the department so that you are equipped with the right skills to build your career here at Severn Trent. Some of the teams you may be completing placements in are;
1. Cyber
2. Operations
3. IT
4. Architects
5. Test Team
6. Developers
7. AI and Innovation
In this exciting programme, you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your - meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
As a Graduate Business Analyst within our Technology Delivery team, you will play a pivotal role in connecting business objectives with technology solutions. This entry-level position offers a dynamic environment designed to provide hands-on experience with real-world projects, diverse delivery methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work alongside experienced analysts, developers, and project managers/scrum masters to deliver innovative solutions that enhance both customer and colleague experiences.
Your responsibilities will include engaging with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, serving as a key liaison for technology initiatives, and preparing reports, insights, and presentations for various stakeholder groups. Throughout the program, you will support the design and implementation of technology-driven solutions while gaining proficiency in both iterative (Agile) and non-iterative (Waterfall) delivery approaches. This includes learning practices such as sprint planning, system testing and validation, process mapping, and creating user stories. By the end of the program, you will be equipped to independently manage business analysis activities and confidently deliver projects using multiple delivery frameworks.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We want our employees to care and to 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.
If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our graduates every day, you’ll be a great match for our programme. We’d love you to be someone with:
8. Strong analytical skills
9. A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work
10. A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
11. Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving.
12. No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!
13. Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
14. Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
15. Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Furthermore, your line manager, mentor and graduate buddy will be there to help you in making sure you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.
Location: Severn Trent Headquarters, Coventry, CV LZ
Programme Duration: months
Starting Salary: £,
Entry Criteria: A degree in business, business management, IT, or a degree with a high analytical focus is preferred.
Driving Requirements: There are no driving requirements for this role.
HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN
It’s not just a job you’ll get here; you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.
Here are some of our favourites:
16. days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to days per year)
17. Annual bonus scheme (of up to £, which is subject to eligibility)
18. Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to % when you contribute ;
19. Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
20. Dedicated training and development with our Academy
21. Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
22. Family friendly policies
23. Two paid volunteering days per year
As if that isn’t enough, you’ll receive an annual salary increase whilst you’re on programme and you’ll also get an increase when you move into your first job.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments. Find out more about at Severn Trent.
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.
24. Roles close on th January at Midday (pm)
25. Check your diary – face to face assessments will run from through February and March
26. Estimated start date- September
To find out more about working with us, search LifeatSevernTrent on social media.
In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this programme and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must be able therefore to demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.