Knowledge & Data Assurance Partner

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

270 hours annual leave

Pension scheme

Maternity/Paternity leave

Professional development

Employee assistance

Life assurance

Discounts

Special leave

Job summary

AWE is seeking an Assurance Risk Partner to lead and deliver assurance activities across knowledge, information, records and data management. You will provide independent assessments of governance control effectiveness, compliance with requirements and opportunities for improvement to support informed decision-making and risk reduction.

You will develop assurance plans, deliver reviews, evaluate control effectiveness and identify improvements, while collaborating with Governance, Compliance &

Responsibilities

• Undertake assurance reviews relating to knowledge, information, records and data management arrangements.
• Assess governance frameworks, policies, standards, controls and ownership arrangements through structured assurance activities.
• Gather, review and evaluate assurance evidence from Information Asset Owners, Data Owners, Data Stewards and business stakeholders.
• Produce assurance reports, findings, recommendations and supporting documentation.
• Support the identification, tracking and monitoring of actions arising from assurance reviews, audits, inspections and compliance activities.
• Identify recurring themes, trends and improvement opportunities arising from assurance activities.
• Work collaboratively with Governance, Compliance & Risk and Capability teams to ensure assurance findings support continual improvement.
• Provide assurance-related advice and guidance to stakeholders across AWE.
• Actively promote the KIDM Centre of Excellence and champion effective knowledge, information and data management practices, supporting organisational capability development and positive cultural change across AWE.
• Demonstrate professional leadership and act as a role model for AWE behaviours, supporting colleagues, sharing expertise and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Job description

AWE is seeking an Assurance Risk Partner to lead and deliver assurance activities across knowledge, information, records and data management. You will provide independent assessments of governance control effectiveness, compliance with requirements and opportunities for improvement to support informed decision-making and risk reduction.

You will develop assurance plans, deliver reviews, evaluate control effectiveness and identify improvements, while collaborating with Governance, Compliance &