Innovation Funding Manager

SevernTrentLife; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility company in Coventry is seeking an experienced Innovation Funding Manager to lead grant funding activities. You will develop funding proposals and manage relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has strong project management and communication skills, plus technical knowledge in the water sector. This role offers a salary of £50,000 and additional benefits including an annual bonus and training opportunities.

Benefits

Salary of £50,000

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave opportunity

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Proven success in managing complex, multi-stakeholder proposals.
• Strong project management and financial skills.
• Excellent communication and strategic thinking abilities.
• Technical knowledge in water sector areas is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Ofwat Innovation Fund and grant funding activities.
• Develop compelling funding proposals aligned with strategic goals.
• Build relationships with funding bodies and stakeholders.
• Coordinate bids from inception to submission.
• Monitor project budgets and ensure compliance with funding agreements.

Skills

Project management

Financial skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

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.

Join us in shaping the future of innovation.
Are you passionate about driving innovation through strategic funding? We’re looking for an experiencedInnovation Funding Managerto lead the identification, acquisition, and management of grant funding opportunities that support our cutting-edge projects.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, curiosity, and continuous improvement. This is your chance to make a real impact - driving innovation that benefits our business, our partners, and our communities.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Lead and manage Ofwat Innovation Fund and other grant funding activities
• Develop compelling funding proposals aligned with strategic goals
• Build strong relationships with funding bodies and stakeholders
• Coordinate bids from inception to submission
• Monitor project budgets and ensure compliance with funding agreements

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Proven success in managing complex, multi-stakeholder proposals
• Strong project management and financial skills
• Excellent communication and strategic thinking abilities
• Technical knowledge in water sector areas such as treatment, distribution, or renewable energy would be beneficial

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 of £50,000
• 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.