External Assurance & Governance Lead (Regulatory)

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company in the UK is seeking an Assurance Manager to oversee their external assurance ecosystem. The role involves ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and managing coordination among assurance partners. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in assurance programmes within complex environments, strong leadership skills, and a professional qualification in assurance or governance. The position offers up to £90,000 annually along with a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Annual leave – 26 days holiday, increasing to 30

Private medical health care

Performance-related pay plan

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading assurance programmes in regulated infrastructure.
• Success in coordinating external assurance providers.
• Ability to manage multiple work-streams simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate assurance ecosystem aligned with regulations.
• Establish Community of Practice for assurance partners.
• Coordinate assurance delivery across business projects.

Skills

Strategic influence

Collaborative leadership

Adaptive communication

Attention to detail

Building relationships

Education

Professional assurance, audit or governance qualification

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

A leading water and wastewater company in the UK is seeking an Assurance Manager to oversee their external assurance ecosystem. The role involves ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and managing coordination among assurance partners. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in assurance programmes within complex environments, strong leadership skills, and a professional qualification in assurance or governance. The position offers up to £90,000 annually along with a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working arrangements.