Regulatory Oversight Lead

Severn Trent Plc; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company based in Coventry is seeking a Regulatory Oversight Lead to coordinate regulatory submissions and ensure compliance. This role involves managing complex programmes and fostering innovation. Candidates should possess strong organisational skills and a collaborative approach while being able to work under tight deadlines. The company offers an inclusive culture, excellent benefits including a generous holiday allowance, bonus scheme, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

31 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to 20%

Car allowance up to £5,208

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex programmes or regulatory submissions.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage details effectively.
• A flexible mindset that encourages innovation and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of regulatory submissions.
• Provide guidance for strategy and investment decisions.
• Drive improvements in reporting processes by integrating data.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and regulators.
• Track performance and inform leadership on risks.

Skills

Managing complex programmes

Organisational skills

Innovative mindset

Collaborative approach

Understanding of regulatory aspects

Job description

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At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making 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.

Everything You Need To Know

Are you passionate about delivering for our customers and the environment? This role is at the heart of ensuring we deliver our regulatory commitments and maintaining transparency and trust in how we report to Ofwat. You’ll play a key part in shaping the way we share our performance story, helping us maintain our reputation as an industry leader and evolving the business as we move to a new regulatory model.

As our Regulatory Oversight Lead, you’ll coordinate and deliver essential reports, including the Annual Performance Report, quarterly ODI forecasts, and PCD Delivery Plans. Your work will ensure that our submissions are accurate, consistent, and compliant—building confidence with regulators and stakeholders alike.

But this role is about more than reporting. You’ll help us innovate by driving automation and aligning processes and data, turning information into insight that guides strategic decisions. You’ll also be a trusted advisor across the business, sharing regulatory knowledge and helping teams understand what compliance means for them.

You’ll work closely with a wide range of colleagues—from Operations and Finance to Governance and Assurance—building strong relationships and influencing at every level. Your ability to see the big picture while managing the details will be key to success.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the development and delivery of regulatory submissions, ensuring they’re accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Providing insight and guidance to help shape strategies and investment decisions.
• Driving improvements in reporting processes, including automation and integration of financial and non-financial data.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the business and engaging with regulators to stay ahead of changes.
• Tracking performance, risks, and opportunities to keep leadership informed and ready to act.

How We Work

You’ll be based at our Severn Trent Centre in Coventry. 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 but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. So, you’ll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported, when you need it.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience managing complex programmes or regulatory submissions.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• A flexible, curious mindset with the confidence to challenge and innovate.
• Understanding of operational, financial, and environmental aspects of the business.
• A collaborative approach and a passion for continuous improvement.

Whether you possess a technical back ground (regulatory, operations, assurance skills) or a team management back ground (organisation, project management, risks/issues tracking experience), we would love to hear from you.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

How We’ll Reward And Care For You

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too.

We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award‑winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.

Here’s some of our favourites:

• 31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% per annum based on company performance)
• Car allowance – per annum up to £5,208
• 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

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