Risk & Assurance Advisor

UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 7.5%

25 days leave

Pension 8-10%

Reservist leave

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Green car leasing

Employee discounts

Job summary

UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd in London is seeking a Risk & Assurance Advisor to strengthen how we identify risk, meet regulatory requirements and maintain effective internal controls. You will lead a varied portfolio of assurance work alongside Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk and Regulatory Compliance, delivering evidence-based insights for better decisions and continuous improvement.

You will use data analysis, support responsible AI usage, and develop new assurance techniques to improve

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit or related assurance, risk or compliance role.
• A relevant professional qualification, degree or equivalent practical experience.
• The ability to plan and deliver independent, structured and high-quality assurance work.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the confidence to explain complex or sensitive findings.
• Strong judgement, integrity and the ability to influence and build effective stakeholder relationships.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to turn evidence into practical improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a varied portfolio of internal audit and assurance assignments, assessing risks and controls and turning findings into clear, proportionate recommendations.
• Use data analysis to strengthen assurance activity, support responsible and safe use of AI, explore new assurance techniques and identify opportunities for more effective integrated assurance across the organisation.
• Build trusted relationships with colleagues at every level, including senior leaders and external stakeholders, while contributing accurate information for quarterly shareholder reporting.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Stakeholder relationships

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Professional qualification or degree

Job description

Risk & Assurance Advisor

Finance Newington House, London Permanent 7.5% bonus

Make an impact where assurance drives improvement

Join UK Power Networks as a Risk & Assurance Advisor and help strengthen how we identify risk, meet regulatory requirements and maintain effective internal controls. Working in a team combining Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, Regulatory Compliance and Fraud Investigations, you will provide practical, evidence-based insight that supports better decisions and continuous improvement.

Take ownership of meaningful assurance work

You will lead a varied portfolio of internal audit and assurance assignments, assessing risks and controls and turning findings into clear, proportionate recommendations. You will build trusted relationships with colleagues at every level, including senior leaders and external stakeholders, while contributing accurate information for quarterly shareholder reporting.

You will also use data analysis to strengthen assurance activity, support the responsible and safe use of AI, explore new assurance techniques and identify opportunities for more effective integrated assurance across the organisation.

What you will bring

• Experience in internal audit or a closely related assurance, risk or compliance role.
• A relevant professional qualification, degree or equivalent practical experience.
• The ability to plan and deliver independent, structured and high-quality assurance work.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the confidence to explain complex or sensitive findings.
• Strong judgement, integrity and the ability to influence and build effective stakeholder relationships.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to turn evidence into practical improvements.

Qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA or IRM, experience in a regulated, utilities, energy or industrial environment, and knowledge of data analytics, fraud investigations or regulatory compliance would be advantageous.

What is in it for you?

• Salary dependent on experience, plus a 7.5% bonus.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Personal Pension Plan with UK Power Networks contributing 8% or 10%.
• Reservist leave, season ticket and tenancy deposit loans.
• Cycle to Work, Home & Tech and Green Car Leasing schemes.
• Retail discounts, discounted gym membership, Occupational Health support and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing date: 1 November 2026