Permits and Compliance Specialist

Department: Capital Delivery Treatment Salary (£): Up to £ plus monthly car allowance Permits and Compliance Specialist Severn Trent Connect is a rapidly growing statutory wastewater company (NAV), working closely with its clients to unlock land for development by addressing water quality challenges. We combine technical knowledge and extensive experience in the water industry with an adaptive, client-focussed approach. Presently, much of our work is situated in Southeast England, however we are looking to grow our presence across the rest of England and Wales. We have offices in Canterbury and Coventry. This is a home-based role with access to flexible working arrangements as our work will take you on the road. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW Severn Trent Connect is a small statutory wastewater company (NAV), working closely with its clients to unlock land for development by addressing water quality challenges. We combine technical knowledge and extensive experience in the water industry with an adaptive, client-focussed approach. As our Permits & Compliance Specialist, you will play a key role in the Compliance Team, preparing for and then completing Environment Agency wastewater discharge permit applications, liaising as required with external consultants and regulatory bodies. You’ll be collaborating with the other business teams to ensure activities are aligned to permit requirements, as well as managing action plans to ensure all required improvements for compliance is implemented effectively. You’ll also get involved in other activities the Compliance Team manage, such as ISO certification. Due to the nature of this role you'll ideally be based near Canterbury, Kent where the Severn Trent Connect offices are based, holding a full UK driving licence as travel within England and potentially Wales will be required. Some of the other key accountabilities are: Managing action plans to ensure all required improvements for permit compliance are implemented effectively. Completing consultation documents and responding to requests for information from third parties such as the Environmental Agency or Ofwat and completing regulatory reports and Annual Performance Reports. Be a professional ambassador for ST Connect and represent the company with regulatory stakeholders, external auditors and internal teams. WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE Our ideal candidate will have strong data analytical skills and attention to detail, enabling you to convey complex information articulately and produce factually accurate documentation. We’re also seeking practical experience of the environmental permitting process preferably in the water or wastewater industry. The ability to complete Environmental Risk & Impact Assessments would be considered advantageous. As travelling is required, you’ll also have to hold a full driving license. 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 involved. 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 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 we serve. 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 up to £, plus monthly car allowance days holiday + bank holidays ( and the ability to buy/sell up to days per year) Annual bonus scheme of up to % of your annual salary, (based on company performance, eligible from ) Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to % when you contribute 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