Apprentice Project & Change Associate (Level 4) in Coventry

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. We are on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices to help us achieve our goals. Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We are in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 colleagues, we are looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future. If you are excited to learn and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn. Our Apprentice Project and Change Associate Programme offers a blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business. You’ll be supported every step of the way. Your role will be to gain practical experience in a few teams, developing your knowledge and understanding of Severn Trent. We welcome all apprentices from diverse backgrounds and are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us. We will provide varied experiences, training and development to support your future career.

In our Transformation team you’ll work alongside Project Managers and key business stakeholders to drive transformational change across the business. You’ll learn how to deliver a project in line with defined objectives, manage stakeholder expectations, and liaise with a cross-disciplinary team to deliver the project to time, cost and quality requirements. You’ll work on projects that improve customer experience, operational performance and the overall efficiency of the business.

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.

We’d Love You To Be Someone With:

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions, and take pride in their work
• A love of variety in a role and the ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Your line manager and mentor will help you reach your full potential at Severn Trent.

Location: Severn Trent Headquarters, Coventry, CV1 2LZ

Apprenticeship Level: 4

Apprenticeship Duration: 18 months (Excluding EPA)

Starting Salary: £22,500

Entry Criteria: For this Apprenticeship Programme (Level 4 Foundation Degree) we require all candidates to have Level 3 qualifications (A-Levels, BTEC National, NVQ/SVQ Level 3, Level 3 advanced apprenticeship).

Driving Requirements: There are no driving requirements for this role. However, as some sites are in remote locations and not serviced by public transport, it is your responsibility to ensure you can arrive safely at work for your start time each day, so please consider before applying.

You will work 37 hours Monday to Friday, across an 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm working pattern.

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We offer a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. We’ll also help you contribute to looking after the environment and the communities in which we live.

Perks include:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the option to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Retail Offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

We also offer an annual salary increase during the programme and an increase when you move into your first job.

At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We aim to foster a more diverse, inclusive and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We support diversity and inclusion through active working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity.

Roles close on 16th March at Midday (12pm). Face-to-face assessments will run from April through May 2026. Estimated start date – September 2026.