Job Description
To support in the scoping and delivery of innovation projects within Southern Water.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Support in the delivery of innovation projects: enable our team to deliver benefits to SW
• Desk-based research & scoping: find technologies that might work for our stakeholders
• Qualitative & quantitative analysis: analyse results of our innovation pilots
• Support in iterative prototype testing & scaled pilot testing: help our stakeholders understand how the new technology could create benefits for them
• Support opportunity identification & gap analysis: help us find how we can help our customers and the environment
• Support business case development: drive the delivery of benefits into Southern Water
• Support and contribute to stakeholder management: work closely with colleagues in Southern Water to deliver transformative innovation
• Opportunity to deliver an independent research/innovation project

Background on the Innovation Team:
Bluewave is the home of innovation at Southern Water; a dynamic, ambitious team who act as the ‘connective glue’, bringing colleagues, partners and SMEs together to solve problems and demonstrate that change is possible. To work in this team, you need to:
• feel comfortable dealing with uncertainty
• have a curious mind that leverages both analytical and creative thinking
• have an instinct for the details that matter and the vision to see the bigger strategic picture

The Bluewave team works with the whole Southern Water business – from HR to Wastewater Operations, Customer Services to Water Treatment – and so problems/opportunities are complex and varied. We work with colleagues to identify and investigate opportunities for change, trial new technologies, define process/capabilities, and design services with a focus on lean testing at pace.

If you have a start-up mentality, with a want to build something new and make a real impact in an industry ripe for disruption, Bluewave could be the place for you.

There will be an opportunity to complete a research project during employment with the team. Freedom to shape and scope will be provided, but there will be a general focus around environmental sustainability.

Person Requirements
• Undergraduates looking to take a year out in industry as part of their degree course
• Pursuing studies in: Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Computer Sciences; Informatic, Technology & Communication; Data Science; Psychology/Behavioural Sciences; Sciences (Chemistry; Biology; Physics), Geography
• Qualitative/Quantitively analysis
• Being able to understand and credibly communicate understanding of technical problems is a must

Desirable:
• Awareness of the Water Sector
• Project Management interest
• Understanding Innovation Management methodologies

Company
Why Southern Water?
Providing essential services to 4.6 million customers across Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. They recognise the importance of what they do, and it’s reflected in their purpose: to provide water for life to enhance health and wellbeing, protect and improve the environment and sustain the economy.

Three values underpin everything they do: succeeding together, doing the right thing and always improving. Are you a natural collaborator with a strong moral compass and a curious streak? If so, you’ll fit right in.

SWS are building an inclusive culture and are proud to offer equal opportunities regardless of age, cultural background, disability, gender, marital status, nationality, political belief, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Ultimately, SWS want you to bring your authentic self to work every day.

Interested in applying?
If you think you’ve got what it takes to undertake this exciting and dynamic opportunity, apply now!

Apply by sending in your up-to-date CV and a cover letter highlighting your interest in the role, company and why SW should pick you.

* Student Employment Services are acting as an agent on behalf of their client Southern Water to source candidates for this role