Operational Business Analyst

April 11, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Operational Business Analyst

Company: Severn Trent Water

Job description: Are you looking for a career that makes a difference? Look no further than Severn Trent Water! Our award-winning, innovative company is home to over 8,500 dedicated team members who are passionate about making a positive impact on the world. We offer a diverse range of roles and development opportunities, so there’s something for everyone here. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, we have the resources and support you need to succeed.Here in Developer Services, we’re committed to providing outstanding service to our customers. That’s why we’re proud to be recognised as a leading service provider in our field. But we’re not content to rest on our laurels. Our ambition is to be market-leading in everything we do, by being easy to deal with, offering value for money, and creating an awesome place to work. To achieve this, we need great people who are passionate about playing their part in our journey. If you’re looking for a career that’s both challenging and rewarding, we’d love to talk to you. Do you want to be part of something special?EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOWWe have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Developer Services team as an Operational Business Analyst based in either Coventry, Leicester, or Derby.In this role, you’ll play a part in achieving Severn Trent’s triple carbon pledge that by 2030 we will achieve net zero carbon emissions, that 100% of our energy will come from renewable sources and we will have 100% electric vehicles, availability of vehicles permitting.Under the direction of the Alternative Fuel Fleet Programme Manager, you’ll be working with project and business teams to analyse current practices and understand the demands of future electric vehicle rollouts. You’ll need to make sure business problems are articulated, measured and that the narrative for change is understood and justified.You’ll be facilitating operational workshops to carry out business process mapping and operational model analysis, ensuring that analysis and outputs for the programme identifies functional and non-functional requirements.You’ll also carry out performance, customer, and business analysis to guide and support change activity and offer implementation support (testing, communication, training and implementation).Your key accountabilities in helping us on our electric vehicle journey will be:

  • Undertake operational model analysis to guide and support decisions and policy making and document findings and key requirements.
  • Presenting findings and key next steps and undertake assurance testing of delivered work. Make sure said work is carried out to required standards and delivered right first time.
  • Work collaboratively with the project and business teams to ensure successful change and carry out stakeholder presentations with confidence.

Though you’ll primarily be working within our Fleet team, there may be times when you’ll be asked to support the wider team such as Supply Chain. We are flexible on your base location, whether it be Coventry, Leicester or Derby as you’ll work with the rest of the Developer Services team. There may be some travel to these sites to meet your stakeholders.Sounds exciting right? Does this sound like the role for you? Then read on…WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLEThis role would suit an experienced business analyst whose preference is to work in operations rather than in a technical team. You may have previously worked in operations or the water / utilities industry.You’ll be competent in working practice analysis, gap analysis, training needs analysis, process efficiency, standard operating procedures and supporting project implementation.We’re looking for someone who thrives on data and can move from being hands on to thinking strategically.If you’re passionate about operations, data driven and future focussed, this is the role for you!The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.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 want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOUWorking 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 perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

  • 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 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 (including, a year off paid for any maternity and adoption leave)
  • Two volunteering days per year

WHAT’S NEXTBefore 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 – so keep an eye on your phone and emails.And if this has sparked your curiosity, and you’re wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

Expected salary: £42000 – 50000 per year

Location: Coventry

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