Planning & Assurance Analyst in Coventry

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

We have an opportunity to join the Office of CIO as a Planning & Assurance Analyst. In this role, you’ll help the technology department stay well planned and in control by carrying out planning and assurance services and activities. You’ll proactively plan and assure adherence to policies, standards and processes, provide high-quality reporting, track performance, and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out assurance with all teams across the department
• Producing assurance reports and analysis of findings
• Tracking next steps to ensure continuous improvement of the department
• Governance reporting and analysis, and production of management updates
• Administration support for governance meetings
• Supporting Business Continuity planning and testing
• Administration of the Process and Standards library

Location, team and working pattern

You’ll be based at our Severn Trent Centre head office in Coventry. You’ll work within our dedicated Planning & Assurance team of 12. We’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week, working Monday to Friday.

How We Work

You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. We value in-person moments to keep our culture alive, and for this role you’ll usually find us in the office during our working hours.

Requirements

• Experience of working in a technology department with administration and analysis support in a similar role
• Awareness of planning & assurance and the benefits
• Proficiency in MS Office and SharePoint administration
• Understanding of governance and assurance; ability to create reports and presentations
• Good internal customer service and ability to manage expectations of multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of Service Management and Risk Management toolsets is highly beneficial
• Excellent communication, time management, prioritisation, organisation, and attention to detail
• Positive attitude, empathy, and a collaborative mindset; ability to contribute to an inclusive, diverse environment

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, eligibility applies)
• Family-friendly policies (including a year of fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Leading pension scheme – company contribution matched up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%
• Sharesave – option to buy Severn Trent plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Two paid volunteering days per year

How to apply

We can’t wait to hear from you. Have an updated CV ready and apply. We’ll let you know the outcome after the closing date; please monitor your phone and emails.