Account Manager

Job Title: Account Manager

Company: Severn Trent Services Operations UK Limited

Department: Aqualytix

Location: North Yorkshire

Posted Date: 4 Mar 2026

Posting End Date: 17-March-26

Salary: Up to £45,000 (dependent on experience) plus monthly car allowance of £520 (or more)

Overview

We’re Severn Trent Services, a commercial arm of the Severn Trent Group, providing water and waste services nationwide, including the MoD. We’re recruiting an Experienced Account Manager / Business Development Manager to join our growing Aqualytix business. You will be covering the M62 corridor.

Aqualytix is a growing Water Hygiene/Water treatment division dedicated to helping customers meet the requirements of ACOP L8 and HSG274 Parts 1–3, HTM04‑01. We provide services to universities, care homes, schools, commercial premises, housing associations, and industrial plants across England, Scotland and Wales using industry‑leading compliance software and automation tools.

Water Industry Experience is desired but not essential.

Key Accountabilities

• Work with customers to develop solutions that meet their requirements and build and maintain great working relationships with them
• Provide up‑to‑date sales forecasts
• Generate new business leads
• Collaborate with marketing and business administration to drive new business
• Prepare quotations
• Meet business targets
• Follow the company processes and procedures
• Attend customer review meetings and manage account performance
• Assess and manage risk
• Manage your time efficiently and effectively

What You’ll Bring To The Role

It is essential that the successful candidate has experience in Legionella Control according to ACOP L8 and HSG274 Part 1–3, with HTM 01‑04 knowledge preferred. A background in risk assessment or plumbing is beneficial. As travel is required you’ll need a full U.K. driving licence. The right character, positivity and a caring attitude are also valued.

We’re inclusive and welcome people from all walks of life. Our working groups include LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity.

Benefits

• Salary up to £45,000 (dependent on experience) plus monthly car allowance
• Uncapped commission scheme paid quarterly
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – discounted rate to buy Severn Trent Plc shares
• Dedicated training and development (Academy)
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family-friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

Next Steps

Before you apply, prepare an updated CV and allow about five minutes for the application. We’ll let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date.

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome after the closing date.

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