Business Readiness Industrial Placement

Whatyou'llbe doing across your placement year

You'llsupport the successful delivery of change across our Retail division, helping ensure new initiatives are well-planned, clearly communicated, and smoothly embedded into everyday operations. The role focuses on understanding the impact of change and supporting teams to transition confidently into business as usual.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the implementation of change initiatives with a strong focus on customer engagement
• Helping assess the impact of changes on both customers and the business
• Working with teams to promote best practice in change delivery and communication
• Supporting capacity planning to ensure changes can be delivered effectively
• Contributing to business readiness planning, governance, and approvals
• Helping ensure a smooth transition from change delivery into the business

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essentialcriteriayou'llneed is

• Working towards a business degree or related discipline
• Interest in change management
• We'relooking for enthusiastic and curious individuals who enjoy working with others and learning newskills.You'llbe someone who likes sharing ideas, asking questions, and contributing as part of a supportive and diverse team.

What's in it for you?

• Location:Reading, Clearwater Court- Hybrid(with travel to Swindon)
• Duration: 1 year placement, starting September 2026 until August 2027
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shoppingvouchersand life assurance
• Apply online by completing the application form for the role
• Complete the online pre-screen and assessment sent to you by email after you apply. This stage helps us get to know you better and may include:
  • Questions about your values, personality, and how you would handle different situations
  • Reasoning exercises (including verbal, numerical, mechanical, or inductive), depending on the programme
• Upload evidence of your degree(s), or a letter from your university if you are currently studying, when requested
• Record a video interview so we can learn more about you and your motivations
• If successful, attend an interview which will take place from March 2026
• Offer and feedback

Who are we?

We'rethe UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.It'sa big job andwe'vegot a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family,you'llenjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible workingarrangementsand excellent benefits.

Ifyou'relooking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations,we'llbe here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more .

We'recommitted to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout therecruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know,we'rehere tohelp and support .

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames,you'llhave the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience.It'salsoa great opportunityto learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.