Summer Placement Security & Resilience

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Health & Safety Salary (£) : £, Summer Placement Security & Resilience

Security & Resilience Summer Placement

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 Summer Placements like you to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We're proud to be in the top % of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly , 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.

Our Security & Resilience Summer Placement exposes you to both the operational foundations of how a regulated business protects its assets, people, and data, and the strategic direction of how we innovate to stay ahead of emerging threats. You’ll explore how security underpins our transformation journey, supports our sustainability goals, and contributes to our ambition of becoming a resilient, net zero business.

The programme comprises working across one of our key teams in Cybersecurity, Information Governance, Physical Security, or Risk & Resilience. This placement is designed to give you a real insight into our security landscape and provide you with the opportunity to learn about our strategic, regulatory, and sustainability commitments through the lens of protection and risk management.

• Design and implement robust security frameworks that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, ensuring governance and accountability across all areas.
• Support the development of long-term security strategies that enable innovation while safeguarding our people, systems, and infrastructure.
• Champion our commitment to sustainability by embedding secure-by-design principles into our transformation programmes — including our journey to net zero.
• Contribute to risk assessments, incident response planning, and resilience testing to help future‑proof our business against evolving threats.

This programme is designed to equip you with the skills and experience to become a future leader within our Security, Risk, or Resilience teams. You’ll strengthen your capabilities in analytical thinking, strategic planning, and innovation, while having the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to shaping a secure and sustainable future for our business.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, because we know that diverse minds bring fresh ideas and new ways of thinking—and that’s exactly what helps us grow.

During the
-week or
-week placement you will be based at Frankley Water Treatment Works in South Birmingham, placing you right at the heart of our operations. You will be working day to day with industry professionals, taking lead on projects and real‑life work.

Throughout your time with us, you’ll also benefit from a range of opportunities designed to help you explore your career ambitions, support your development, and ensure you get the most out of your placement :

• Employability Sessions - Take part in three tailored workshops focused on building practical skills and career insights to help you thrive in your future career.
• Networking Lunch - Connect with fellow placement students in a relaxed setting, share experiences, and start building your professional network.
• Alumni Lunch - Meet former interns who have successfully transitioned into full‑time roles at Severn Trent. Hear their stories, gain inspiration, and learn from their journeys.
• Senior Leader Panel Event - Attend an exclusive session featuring senior leaders from across the business. Discover their career paths, receive valuable advice, and be inspired by their insights.
• One-to‑One Support - Benefit from regular meetings with managers, Mentors and the New Talent Team

Depending on your year of study, the programme could lead…