At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here.
Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.
If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.
We are looking for a Compliance Analyst to help ensure the accuracy, quality and compliance of our water quality and environmental data. In this role, you'll analyse and interpret data, support the development and use of key systems, and provide valuable insight that helps us meet regulatory requirements and deliver excellent service to our customers. This roles is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
You'll be responsible for producing regulatory returns for organisations such as the DWI, Ofwat and Environment Agency, as well as providing information to local authorities. You'll also create performance reports using advanced databases and spreadsheets, work with data providers to ensure data accuracy and consistency, support compliance against annual sampling plans, and deliver training and guidance to users of water quality and environmental systems.
You’ll be based at our Headquarters in Coventry. You’ll work within our Water Quality and Environment Compliance Team. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week.
You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive and why for this role you’ll usually find us in the office during our working hours.
To be successful, it’s expected to have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines and manage stakeholders accordingly.
You’ll ideally be in a scientific discipline, preferable Microbiology or Chemistry, with excellent skills in Excel, SQL , Power BI /Power Apps and GIS systems. Knowledge of DWI, Ofwat and EA requirements with respect to provision of regulatory submissions and information would also be beneficial.
Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter 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’re looking for people who want to get involved, be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.
It’s not just a job; it’s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award‑winning training to help you reach your potential. You’ll also contribute to the environment and community. Some of our benefits include:
We can’t wait to hear from you. Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We’ll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

Water is wonderful. Without it we’d be lost. With it, everything’s possible. For every toothbrush, for every loo flushed. For the hot showers, the cool drinks, the cups of tea. But it’s not just at the heart of our homes. It’s at the heart of everything; our schools, our businesses, our hospitals. Saving lives, helping communities thrive.
We’re Severn Trent, a diverse and amazing group of people who want to keep it that way. We bring you clean water and we take it away safely too. But it’s not just what we do. It’s how we do it: not just talking, but going over and above. Stepping up and rolling our sleeves up.
It’s because we care. Not only about our water but our corner of the country. And we care for our amazing people who make all this possible. Don’t just take our word for it; we’re a Glassdoor Top 50 Company – one of the best employers in the UK right now.
At Severn Trent, we do more, because we care.