Innovation Engagement Manager

SevernTrentLife; Coventry; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking an Innovation Promotions Manager to drive engagement in innovation initiatives. This role involves crafting narratives, engaging stakeholders, and showcasing the impact of innovation efforts. Join a passionate team and make a real difference in promoting sustainable solutions.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications, engagement, or project management roles.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and evolve promotions and engagement strategy.
• Collaborate with Communications, Branding, and Academy teams.
• Lead award submissions and represent at technical events.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Storytelling

Job description

Our innovation strategy is simple - We want to solve the challenges we have today as well as find answers to some of our industry’s bigger long-term challenges. Whether it's delivering water that is always good to drink, reducing waste in our processes with energy efficient technologies or improving visibility of the network, our 150+ strong team of innovators are working day in day out to make it happen.

Inspire innovation. Drive engagement. Shape the future.
We’re looking for a creative and drivenInnovation Promotions Managerto lead the way in promoting our innovation initiatives. You’ll be at the heart of our innovation strategy—crafting compelling narratives, engaging stakeholders, and showcasing the impact of our work across the business and beyond.

You’ll be part of a passionate team that’s shaping the future of water innovation. This is your chance to make a real impact—amplifying the voice of innovation and helping us deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Deliver and evolve our promotions and engagement strategy to inspire participation across the sector.
• Collaborate with Communications, Branding, and Academy teams to position Severn Trent as a leader in innovation.
• Lead award submissions and represent us at technical events.
• Develop high-quality content to support innovation initiatives, including strategic frameworks, detailed case studies, and documented success outcomes.
• Coordinate visits to our innovation hubs and support project teams with communication planning.
• Track and report on the impact of our promotional efforts, sharing successes across the business.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Proven experience in communications, engagement, or project management roles.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Experience:

• Knowledge of innovation principles and methodologies.
• Experience in the water or utilities sector.
• Understanding of branding, marketing, and creative design.

*Part time working will also be considered for this role.

Of course, it’s important that we attract the right skill sets, and those with the right experience but we value character, positivity and a caring attitude in equal weight.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We employ thousands of people from across our community who really care about what they do. Because that is how we do what we do.

And when it comes to inclusion, 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 do just that.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• Salary starting from £48,000
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 of base salary per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date too - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

And, if your curiosity has peaked and you want to find out even more, search#LifeAtSevernTrenton social media.