Lead Risk, Audit and Assurance Analyst

United Utilities; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Lead Risk, Audit and Assurance Analyst, where you will develop and implement a governance framework that ensures operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to manage risks, analyze trends, and lead quality assurance initiatives within a supportive and inclusive environment. You will play a critical role in enhancing processes and reporting to senior leadership, making a significant impact on the organization’s success. With a commitment to employee growth and well-being, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a dynamic and rewarding setting.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Up to 14% employer pension contribution

Performance-related bonus up to 7.5%

Healthcare plan

Gym discounts

Wellness benefits

Mental health support

Flexible benefits

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing operational risk registers and quality assurance activities.
• Strong analytical skills for trend analysis and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational risk register and ensure risks are captured and analyzed.
• Lead quality assurance activities and coordinate audit tasks.

Skills

Risk Management

Audit Processes

Quality Assurance

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Certification in Risk Management

Tools

SharePoint

Tableau

Job description

Job Details

Salary: £43,994

Work Type: Hybrid

Location: Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP

Role Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

About United Utilities

United Utilities (UU) aims to deliver excellent water services for a stronger, greener, and healthier North West of England. We are committed to environmentally respectful, economically supportive, and socially beneficial service provision.

We value diversity, inclusion, and innovation, fostering a culture where employees can grow and be themselves. Our ethics, values, and business model support our mission, creating sustainable long-term value for colleagues, customers, and communities. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, welcoming organization.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after four years, plus 8 bank holidays
• Up to 14% employer pension contribution, 21% total, plus life cover
• Performance-related bonus up to 7.5%, recognition awards
• Healthcare plan, gym discounts, and wellness benefits
• Additional benefits including 'Best Doctors', Salary Finance, Wealth at Work courses, discounts, EVolve Car Scheme, Employee Assistance Plan, mental health support, ShareBuy, flexible benefits, and enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

As Lead Risk, Audit and Assurance Analyst, you will develop and embed the Technology Services governance and assurance framework, ensuring adherence across the organization in collaboration with the Risk, Audit and Assurance Manager. You will manage operational risks within the Risk Register, ensuring quality and consistency, and lead quality assurance activities to maintain documentation and process standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Technology Services operational risk register, ensuring risks are captured, scored, and analyzed consistently.
• Analyze risk trends and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Identify lessons learned from historical risk data for continuous improvement.
• Lead quality assurance activities to review and update key processes regularly.
• Report risks and issues to senior leadership.
• Facilitate workshops to improve governance processes.
• Coordinate audit activities and manage audit tasks to meet deadlines.
• Provide expertise in SharePoint and Tableau, supporting data cleansing, analysis, and MI reporting.