Young Person Procurement and Contract Management, Work Experience Placement- Derby, 20th-23rd July

Young people aged 14-18 who are interested in gaining hands-on experience of the world of work and exploring future career opportunities. This placement is ideal for those who are curious, willing to learn, and keen to build confidence in a professional environment. Whether you already have a career in mind or are still exploring your options, this is a great opportunity to try something new, develop key skills, and get a real insight into how teams work day to day. No previous experience is needed-just a positive attitude and a willingness to get involved! What's This All About? Curious about how businesses manage their money and resources? This placement gives you the chance to see how procurement teams work. You will shadow fixed asset specialists, learning how we track spending, manage big projects, and ensure value for money through smart purchasing decisions. You might also get exposure to procurement processes (like supplier selection and contract management) seeing how we source goods and services to keep the business running efficiently. Along the way, you'll pick up useful skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and professional communication-great for any future career! What we hope you'll Learn:

• Communication - Talking and listening clearly
• Work collaboratively - Within a team
• Creative Problem Solving - Thinking through challenges
• Self-management - being able to plan and adapt
• Confidence - Sharing your ideas and asking questions, Practical skills you can use in school, future jobs, and everyday life
• Confidence in communicating your ideas and working as part of a team
• A clearer understanding of different career paths in Severn Trent and where you could fit
• Great examples and stories to stand out in interviews or on your CV
• The chance to build connections with people already working in the industry