Risk and Assurance Advisor - West Midlands (Region), United Kingdom - Cadent

Cadent
Cadent
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West Midlands (Region), United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Description

Location:
West Midlands Network - Hybrid working between Cadent Locations & Home


Role Type:
Permanent - Full Time


Salary:
£27,727 - £32,620 depending on skills & experience


About Us


At Cadent we're excited to be part of the future of UK energy? We've got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We're making a difference through innovation and new ways of working.

Together we're shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do.


The Opportunity
To effectively plan, design and deliver second line assurance associated with business and data quality risks across the relevant area of Cadent and contract partners for all work types

To provide recommendations that drive effective and efficient controls and processes, drawing on best practice to support the business in its focus on continuous improvement


Accountabilities

  • Contributing to the development of annual assurance plan
  • Detailed planning and design of assurance activities to ensure findings are robust and statistically representative
  • Delivering the data quality and business aspects of the Assurance plan to mitigate identified risks while seeking opportunities to improve the efficiency of business processes
  • Delivering adhoc investigations in response to significant business events or business change initiatives Providing effective assurance against the relevant Network Business Plan
- producing assurance reports which effectively communicate the agreed scope of work, key findings, and recommended actions

  • Agreeing and managing detailed action plans with relevant stakeholders to eliminate nonconformities and drive a more effective and efficient operational approach
  • Promoting shared learning across the organisation, contributing to regular planning and risk review meetings with stakeholders to share themes from assurances completed and understanding evolving risks and challenges to inform future assurance coverage
  • Supporting Regulatory Reporting (RRP) activities as required

What you'll bring

Qualifications

  • Valid current UK Driving Licence
  • Completion of LRQA Internal Auditor or equivalent course
  • LEAN / Six Sigma principles

Practical Experience

  • Regulated utility or industry experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of assurance delivery and practices, internal control frameworks and risk management activities
  • Ability to demonstrate strong root cause analysis problem solving techniques
  • Experience in change management
  • Good understanding of the regulatory environment, key business drivers and Cadent's operational activities
  • Demonstrable track record of developing successful, long lasting, relationships across the business including ability to engage, challenge and influence senior managers, deal effectively with resistance to proposals and secure their buyin and support
  • Good understanding of Cadent's IS systems and data structures

What's In It For You
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves.

For this role in particular we can offer:

  • Funding and support towards completing qualifications
  • Ample opportunity for progression within the business
  • Mentoring and guidance opportunities

Benefits
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle
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