Open days and career fairs
Visit us to discover a wealth of opportunities in a broad range of roles with real meaning and purpose. We empower and encourage all our colleagues to play to their strengths and offer huge opportunities for personal growth and professional development.
How you can get involved
We do work that really matters, and that means you will too. But it’s not just what we do that we believe is important, it’s how we do it too. We’ve thought long and hard about the kind of company we want to be and created a set of values that underpin everything we do:
- Succeeding together
- Doing the right thing
- Always improving
- Working with care
Living these values and working together with our communities will help us create a resilient water future for the South East.
What we offer
With us, you’ll be supported to grow in confidence, in experience and in ability. You’ll also enjoy some fantastic benefits:
Career progression and development
As a huge organisation, we offer plenty of paths for career development, and we’ll support you through any training you need.
Company and performance
All staff share in our success, and individual performance is recognised with performance-related bonuses.
Generous pension with up to 11%
A flexible pension scheme that supports you at retirement.
Life assurance
Security for your loved ones, if the worst should happen. Payment equal to four times your annual salary
Health benefits through a Cash Plan
Allowing you to claim back some of the costs of routine health expenses.
2 paid community days a year
We support and encourage everyone to participate in the wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Competitive maternity leave
Supporting you with flexible working options when it comes to raising your family.
Occupational health service
Occupational health and wellbeing support, when you need it.
Perkbox benefits offering discounts
An all-in-one reward and benefits platform giving you access to a range of deals and discounts, and monthly perk points.
What we offer
With us, you’ll be supported to grow in confidence, in experience and in ability. You’ll also enjoy some fantastic benefits:
Career progression and development
As a huge organisation, we offer plenty of paths for career development, and we’ll support you through any training you need.
Company and performance
All staff share in our success, and individual performance is recognised with performance-related bonuses.
Generous pension with up to 11%
A flexible pension scheme that supports you at retirement.
Life assurance
Security for your loved ones, if the worst should happen. Payment equal to four times your annual salary
Health benefits through a Cash Plan
Allowing you to claim back some of the costs of routine health expenses.
2 paid community days a year
We support and encourage everyone to participate in the wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Competitive maternity leave
Supporting you with flexible working options when it comes to raising your family.
Occupational health service
Occupational health and wellbeing support, when you need it.
Perkbox benefits offering discounts
An all-in-one reward and benefits platform giving you access to a range of deals and discounts, and monthly perk points.
Southern Water Apprentice
“My apprenticeship has allowed me to build transferable skills and confidence whilst being employed and gaining first-hand experience. My advice to anyone considering a water apprenticeship would be to just apply, it's an amazing way not only to get valuable experience but also to gain an understanding of what it's like in the workplace.”
Employee Volunteer, Daniel
"I’m really proud to have the opportunity to manage this programme. We have lots of enthusiastic employees who love to volunteer and give back to our communities."
Employee Volunteer, Jess
"Brooklands park is a special place for my family. It was lovely to have been able to add my own touch to it and it was really humbling to know we were helping create something for our children and future generations."
Caitlin Baldwin, Graduate Management Trainee
“I have been blown away by the support, kindness and welcoming environment I am now working in. The support from the Talent and Development Team, my Regional Manager and Field Performance Manager has been fantastic!”
Apprentice opportunities
Apprentice programmes designed to provide the highest level of support, to help you build a rewarding career.
Graduate opportunities
Graduate programmes that provide the highest level of support, to give you a flying start to your career.
Work Experience
Apply to our work experience program. It's because the work we do really matters that Southern Water can be a rewarding place to work.