Graduate Data and Digital Programme

Severn Trent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Coventry is seeking graduates for their Data Science & Analytics Graduate Programme. Participants will undertake structured rotations in Data Analytics, Data Engineering, and Data Science, developing predictive models, engaging with stakeholders, and contributing to high-impact projects. Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree, strong analytical skills, and a curiosity for solving data challenges. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, along with dedicated training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• A STEM degree background is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex predictive machine learning models.
• Present analytics to leadership through data visualisations.
• Work on high impact analytics projects with real-world data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Our Digital and Data Graduate Programme within Data Science & Analytics offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development. Within this programme you will have structured rotations through different technical disciplines such as Data Analytics, Data Engineering and Data Science while delivering tangible insights for some of the business's most important data challenges. In a typical day you could be developing complex predictive machine learning models, presenting business critical analytics to leadership through data visualisations or even harnessing powerful AI tools to innovate our business processes. Working alongside our Innovation colleagues, you will be working on high impact analytics projects using real-world data from our operational technologies. A critical and curious mindset, along with analytical and numerical are key for this role. You'll need to be an excellent communicator to translate complex technical data into meaningful insights for important decision making. You will be communicating with stakeholders on multiple levels, assessing and prioritising work based upon business value. Furthermore, you will form close relationships with the wider Asset Intelligence Teams to improve our data strategy to enhance the availability, quality and usability of our data. We welcome all graduates from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

What you will learn

• Water Treatment and Distribution
• Wastewater Treatment and Networks
• Data Engineering
• Data Science & Machine Learning
• Data Visualisation and Storytelling
• DevOps & MLOps
• Core Business Skills and Health and Safety

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.

Traits we look for

• Curious and creative problem solvers with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work across multiple platforms and engage diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication skills to deliver high-quality reports and data visualisations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and activities simultaneously.
• Individuals from all walks of life – we celebrate diversity and individuality.
• People who show up, get involved, and want to make a difference because they care.
• A collaborative mindset and readiness to be part of something bigger.

Entry Criteria

A STEM degree background is preferred.

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. That's why we're on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate graduates like you to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We're proud to be 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 dedicated colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future. If you're excited to learn, and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,225 which is subject to eligibility)
• 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 paid volunteering days per year

As if that isn't enough, you'll receive an annual salary increase while you're on programme and you'll also get an increase when you move into your first job.