Assurance Delivery Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term

Yorkshire Water; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assurance Delivery Manager, where your leadership will drive compliance and enhance service delivery. This role offers the chance to shape the future of water management in Yorkshire, working with a passionate team dedicated to sustainability and community welfare. With a competitive salary and a flexible work environment, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact while developing your skills and expertise. If you're ready to take on new challenges and lead a team towards excellence, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Private health care

Attractive pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellness day

Life assurance cover

Retail savings scheme

Online GP service

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading compliance and assurance teams.
• Ability to develop and implement compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Compliance and Assurance specialists.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and improve practices.

Skills

Team Leadership

Compliance Management

Business Process Development

Regulatory Knowledge

Financial Management

Continuous Improvement

Job description

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Assurance Delivery Manager (12 Month Fixed Term)

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, £57,000 - £62,000 dependant on experience
• Annual incentive related bonus
• Private health care (Self and partner, if applicable)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Bradford, Buttershaw, BD6 2SZ/ Hybrid (Average 2 office days a week)

Work type: Permanent, Hybrid. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assurance Delivery Manager to join Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

We're not just about turning on the taps and taking away the waste. We're about being part of the community, looking after the environment, and being there when you need us - 24/7, 365 days a year. We're responsible for serving every corner of Yorkshire, and we play a big role in keeping people healthy and happy.

It's an exciting time to join our team, with new laws and investments coming in, and customers expecting more from us. We're looking for people who are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of shaping the future of water in Yorkshire.

Where you fit in:

As the Assurance Delivery Manager, you'll be the driving force behind our compliance efforts, pushing the boundaries of what's possible and making a real difference in the organisation. By providing Assurance oversight, you'll help strengthen our compliance position and ensure the organisation's reputation remains intact.

You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise and take on new challenges that will help you grow professionally. As a leader in this role, you'll be responsible for managing a team of Compliance and Assurance specialists, guiding them to continually challenge and improve our practices.

You'll be working with a talented group of professionals who are passionate about making a difference. By adopting the plan, do, check, act model, you'll foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the business, driving growth and success.

The skills and experience we're looking for:

• Lead and manage a team of Compliance and Assurance specialists
• Develop and implement business processes to ensure compliance with existing and new legislation and regulations
• Manage and oversee an annual second-line assurance delivery plan
• Provide guidance and advice on compliance and assurance matters
• Collaborate with relevant teams to drive colleagues to do the right thing for our customers and the environment
• Build and maintain strong relationships throughout the business
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory obligations
• Demonstrate relentless drive, energy, and determination to deliver sustainable outperformance
• Ensure robust financial management and commercial awareness form the foundation of all business decisions
• Lead the team to deliver high performance using the Performance Excellence toolkit

It's a plus if you have:

• Water industry knowledge with a good understanding of utilities and regulatory requirements
• Experience in asset operations, preferably in the water and wastewater sectors or broader utilities
• Experience with Integrated Management Systems and/or implementing an Integrated Management System
• Knowledge and experience in managing and improving environmental matters relevant to the water industry
• Experience in programme and project management

What we offer: A flexible and inclusive workplace:

We're Flexible

We're always on the go, but we know that doesn't mean you have to be. We're happy to work with you to find a schedule that fits your life, whether that means flexible hours or other arrangements. We get it - balancing work and family can be tough, and we want to help make it easier.

Accessibility Matters

We're committed to making our application process as easy and accessible as possible for everyone. If you have a disability or condition that might affect your application, please let us know and we'll do our best to help. If you need any special arrangements to make your application process smoother, please mention it in your application and we'll discuss what we can do to help.

Inclusive Workplace

Don't let doubts hold you back! We believe everyone deserves a chance to shine. If you're excited about this role, apply even if you don't tick every box. We're committed to a fair and inclusive workplace, and we can't wait to hear from you.

Are we your cup of tea?

If you've got experience in recruitment and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

Apply Now!

And, just to be clear, we might close this job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's best to apply as soon as possible.

If you're offered the job, we'll need to do some background checks to make sure you're a good fit. This will include a basic DBS check and, depending on the role, may require additional levels of vetting. We'll also need you to fill out a medical questionnaire and may need to do some additional medical checks later.