OT Senior Security Assurance Analyst

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in energy management is looking for an OT Second Line Senior Assurance Analyst to enhance risk and control practices. This role involves managing assurance programs, providing expert advice, and fostering relationships within the organization. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated risk management expertise and strong communication skills. Offering a competitive salary along with various benefits, this position allows for hybrid working arrangements. Apply by December 31, 2025 for a chance to make a significant impact on the UK’s energy future.

Benefits

Annual Performance Based Bonus

26 days annual leave plus holidays

Generous contributory pension scheme

Financial support for professional development

Family care benefits

Health and wellbeing apps

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk management, internal controls, assurance, or audit.
• Strong understanding of the Three Lines Model and enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities for Executive audiences.
• Ability to maintain independence and integrity while fostering trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and deliver the annual second-line assurance programme.
• Provide expert advice and support on risk identification and mitigation.
• Create high-quality assurance reports that add real value.
• Coordinate with other business areas to align assurance activities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

Skills

Risk management

Internal controls

Audit

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

About the role

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it is essential that it is continually evolving, advancing, and improving.

Join Our Team as an OT Second Line Senior Assurance Analyst at NGET!

Are you ready to make a significant impact on the UK's energy future? NGET is looking for a dedicated OT Second Line Senior Assurance Analyst to strengthen our risk and control environment. In this pivotal role, you will provide independent oversight, challenge, and support to help us achieve our strategic objectives.

Why NGET?

As part of our team, you will play a central role in delivering the NGET Assurance Plan and embedding the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework. Your work will ensure that we drive continual improvement and enable informed decision-making at all levels of the organisation. You will gain exposure to senior leadership and tackle business-critical issues, all while contributing to the future of energy in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, manage, and deliver the annual second-line assurance programme, reporting outcomes to senior leadership and governance forums.
• Provide expert advice, oversight, and support to the first line on risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and control design.
• Create high-quality, timely assurance reports that are well-evidenced, pragmatic, and add real value.
• Support the 1st Line Risk Manager in implementing the controls assurance strategy and embedding the Group risk framework across NGET.
• Facilitate and contribute to NGET Risk Committee meetings, risk deep dives, and management forums.
• Coordinate with other business areas to align assurance activities.
• Ensure effective use of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) tooling across NGET.
• Champion continual improvement in assurance methods and practices, aligning with international standards (ISO 9001, 45001, 55001, 14001, 22301).
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, fostering strong relationships and influencing the organisation's risk culture.

This role is based at our office Warwick for 2 days of the week and can be combined with hybrid working from home.

What you'll need

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

• Proven Expertise: Demonstrated experience in risk management, internal controls, assurance, or audit.
• In-Depth Knowledge: A strong understanding of the Three Lines Model and enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a knack for preparing concise, insightful reports for Executive audiences.
• Integrity and Independence: The ability to maintain independence, integrity, and objectivity while fostering trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Agility and Organisation: An agile and adaptable mindset, complemented by strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Analytical Acumen: A keen analytical thinker focused on root-cause analysis, pragmatic recommendations, and driving continuous improvement.
• Bonus Skills: Experience in Operational Technology or Cyber Security is advantageous, though not essential.

What's in it for you?

A competitive salary of£61,400 - £77,000 per annum

• Annual Performance Based Bonus
• 37 hour working week. Flexible
• 26 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - so long as it is relevant to your role
• Access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days)
• Access to a numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

More Information

This role closes at midnight on 31st December 2025, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will take place in mid January.

Don't meet every single requirement? At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you are excited about this role but your experience or qualifications do not match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

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