Risk & Assurance Specialist — Drive Controls & Compliance

Cadent Gas; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme 18% matched

25 days holiday + statutory days

Extra day off annually

Career development with funded options

Flexible working

ED&I commitments

Family policies and discounts

Job summary

Cadent is looking for a Risk and Assurance Support Officer to strengthen controls across its Capital Delivery projects and supply chain. You’ll assist with second-line assurance planning, driving improvements and supporting regulatory compliance.

You’ll work with the Risk, Reporting and Assurance team to deliver robust assurance programmes and meaningful performance insights. You will analyse information, investigate issues, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and outcomes,

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Lead or Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001) or equivalent internal auditor training.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification preferred.
• NEBOSH General Certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design and delivery of second-line assurance activities across Cadent's Capital Delivery process and supply chain/contract partners.
• Develop and deliver assurance plans focusing on key business risks and controls.
• Deliver assurance reviews and support investigations relating to business events, operational activities and change initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and strengthen control environments.
• Produce clear assurance reports that communicate findings, recommendations and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Assurance experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement mindset

Regulatory awareness

Problem-solving ability

Education

Lead or Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001/14001/45001)

IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH General Certificate desirable

Job description

Cadent is looking for a Risk and Assurance Support Officer to strengthen controls across its Capital Delivery projects and supply chain. You’ll assist with second-line assurance planning, driving improvements and supporting regulatory compliance.

You’ll work with the Risk, Reporting and Assurance team to deliver robust assurance programmes and meaningful performance insights. You will analyse information, investigate issues, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and outcomes,