Demand Strategy Analyst

Severn Trent Water; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water management is seeking a Demand Strategy Analyst to develop innovative water demand reduction strategies. This role involves technical analysis, stakeholder engagement, and securing funding for long-term projects, offering a chance to make a significant impact in the water resources sector.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training through our ‘Academy’

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Proven analytical skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Knowledge of water resources and demand reduction opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and define long-term water demand reduction options.
• Provide strategic leadership aligned with government policy.
• Lead collaborative trials and innovation projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of water resources

Job description

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Our innovation strategy is simple - we want to solve current challenges and find solutions for some of our industry's bigger long-term issues.

Whether it's delivering consistently good drinking water, reducing waste with energy-efficient technologies, or improving network visibility, our 150+ strong team of innovators works daily to make it happen. If you care about making a difference, we’d love to talk to you. There truly is a place for everyone here.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Our Chief Engineer, Water Resources team, has an excellent opportunity for a Demand Strategy Analyst.

In this role, you’ll lead the development of future water demand reduction options for our Water Resources Management Plan and upcoming price review submissions. This includes delivering robust technical analysis to ensure our schemes are ambitious, innovative, and developed collaboratively.

You will also secure funding for long-term commitments and demonstrate to stakeholders, customers, and regulators that our plans offer the best value.

Key accountabilities include:

• Develop and define long-term water demand reduction options, including cost, carbon, and benefit assessments, supported by robust evidence for regulatory approval.
• Provide strategic leadership aligned with government policy and regulatory guidance, overseeing demand monitoring and adaptive planning processes.
• Review, challenge, and advocate for demand reduction evidence and options across the business, ensuring clarity on contributions to future targets.
• Lead collaborative trials and innovation projects, including non-household demand initiatives and Ofwat-funded schemes, to support AMP9 and beyond.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

You should have knowledge of water resources and demand reduction opportunities, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll also need proven analytical skills and the ability to influence regulators and other stakeholders to support planning initiatives.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We offer a range of benefits to recognize your efforts and provide award-winning training to help you reach your potential. We also support your role in caring for the environment and communities.

Some of our key perks include:

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (with options to buy or sell up to 5 days)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 based on performance)
• Leading pension scheme with doubled contributions (up to 15% if you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave scheme at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training through our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family-friendly policies and two volunteering days per year

WHAT’S NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you. Please have an updated CV ready and set aside about five minutes to complete your application. We’ll notify you of the outcome after the closing date—keep an eye on your phone and email.

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