{"id":36712,"date":"2023-04-14T11:11:42","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T11:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.studentemploymentservices.co.uk\/staging\/3440\/?page_id=36712"},"modified":"2023-04-18T16:27:17","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T16:27:17","slug":"junior-innovation-consultant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.studentemploymentservices.co.uk\/staging\/3440\/jobs\/junior-innovation-consultant\/","title":{"rendered":"Junior Innovation Consultant"},"content":{"rendered":"
[mk_page_section bg_image=”https:\/\/www.studentemploymentservices.co.uk\/staging\/3440\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/img_2577.jpg” attachment=”fixed” bg_position=”center bottom” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” video_color_mask=”#444444″ min_height=”239″ full_width=”true” padding_top=”99″ padding_bottom=”79″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h4″ color=”#ffffff” size=”43″ font_weight=”bold” letter_spacing=”1″ margin_top=”56″ margin_bottom=”11″ font_family=”none” align=”center”]Junior Innovation Consultant[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”29″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][mk_page_section padding_top=”7″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column width=”7\/12″ css=”.vc_custom_1485958573130{border-right-width: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1681834698771{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Job Description<\/span><\/strong>
\nTo support in the scoping and delivery of innovation projects within Southern Water.<\/p>\n

Tasks & Responsibilities:<\/b><\/span>
\n\u2022 Support in the delivery of innovation projects: enable our team to deliver benefits to SW
\n\u2022 Desk-based research & scoping: find technologies that might work for our stakeholders
\n\u2022 Qualitative & quantitative analysis: analyse results of our innovation pilots
\n\u2022 Support in iterative prototype testing & scaled pilot testing: help our stakeholders understand how the new technology could create benefits for them
\n\u2022 Support opportunity identification & gap analysis: help us find how we can help our customers and the environment
\n\u2022 Support business case development: drive the delivery of benefits into Southern Water
\n\u2022 Support and contribute to stakeholder management: work closely with colleagues in Southern Water to deliver transformative innovation
\n\u2022 Opportunity to deliver an independent research\/innovation project<\/p>\n

Background on the Innovation Team:<\/b><\/span>
\nBluewave is the home of innovation at Southern Water; a dynamic, ambitious team who act as the \u2018connective glue\u2019, bringing colleagues, partners and SMEs together to solve problems and demonstrate that change is possible. To work in this team, you need to:
\n\u2022 feel comfortable dealing with uncertainty
\n\u2022 have a curious mind that leverages both analytical and creative thinking
\n\u2022 have an instinct for the details that matter and the vision to see the bigger strategic picture<\/p>\n

The Bluewave team works with the whole Southern Water business \u2013 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.[\/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”30″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1681834846127{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Person Requirements<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u2022 Undergraduates looking to take a year out in industry as part of their degree course
\n\u2022 Pursuing studies in: Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Computer Sciences; Informatic, Technology & Communication; Data Science; Psychology\/Behavioural Sciences; Sciences (Chemistry; Biology; Physics), Geography
\n\u2022 Qualitative\/Quantitively analysis
\n\u2022 Being able to understand and credibly communicate understanding of technical problems is a must<\/p>\n

Desirable:<\/span><\/em>
\n\u2022 Awareness of the Water Sector
\n\u2022 Project Management interest
\n\u2022 Understanding Innovation Management methodologies[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1675268162439{margin-top: 10px !important;}”][mk_custom_list]Quick Info<\/span><\/strong>
\nType:<\/b> Industrial Placement
\nDuration: <\/b>12\u00a0months
\nSalary:<\/b> \u00a320k
\nStart Date:<\/b> June\/July 2023
\nNo of vacancies:<\/b> 1
\nLocation: <\/b>Sussex – Brighton (Falmer) + WFH[\/mk_custom_list][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1681294967344{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Company<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhy Southern Water?<\/span>
\nProviding 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\u2019s reflected in their purpose: to provide water for life to enhance health and wellbeing, protect and improve the environment and sustain the economy.<\/p>\n

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\u2019ll fit right in.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, SWS want you to bring your authentic self to work every day.[\/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”35″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1675266374481{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Interested in applying?<\/span><\/strong>
\nIf you think you\u2019ve got what it takes to undertake this exciting and dynamic opportunity, apply now!<\/p>\n

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.[\/vc_column_text][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”large” url=”http:\/\/www.studentemploymentservices.co.uk\/jobs-2\/apply\/36715″ align=”none” fullwidth=”true” margin_top=”14″ bg_color=”#00aeef” btn_hover_bg=”#727272″]APPLY [\/mk_button][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1681835234464{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]* Student Employment Services are acting as an agent on behalf of their client Southern Water to source candidates for this role<\/span><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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