SAP Senior Consultant - Security

Yorkshire Water; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension up to 12%

Wellness days

Life assurance 4x pensionable salary

Health benefits

Retail savings

Online GP

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Job summary

Yorkshire Water is seeking a SAP Senior Consultant – Security to lead complex SAP transformation programmes and drive the adoption of Security and GRC best practices. This role serves as the primary SAP Security & GRC technical consultant across multiple critical SAP projects.

You will partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective SAP security solutions and work closely with internal technology teams and external partners to ensure secure, compliant outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of SAP & GRC technical experience.
• Transformation projects involving multiple SAP products.
• Implementation experience of SAP cloud products including ARIBA, Concur, SuccessFactors and BTP.
• Desirable to have configuration experience of GRC and/or GRC IAG.
• Experience building and delivering project plans and working in a team lead capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex SAP transformation programmes, driving the adoption of Security and GRC best practices.
• Act as the primary SAP Security & GRC technical consultant across multiple business-critical SAP projects.
• Design and implement robust, scalable SAP Security and GRC solutions aligned to business and technology objectives.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather, document, and translate requirements into effective SAP security solutions.
• Serve as the key link between business teams and Technology colleagues, ensuring successful project delivery.
• Provide expert guidance and trusted advice on SAP Security and GRC strategy, governance, and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with internal technology teams and external support partners on SAP transformation initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance SAP security processes, controls, and best practices.

Skills

SAP & GRC

Tools

ARIBA

Concur

SuccessFactors

BTP

Job description

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£53,059 - £67,807)
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the SAP Senior Consultant – Security progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus 2 extra wellness days!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Leeds Valley Park – Hybrid Working (1-2 days in the office a week – Bradford/Leeds)

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a SAP Senior Consultant – Security to join the SAP team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.

Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The SAP team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Where you fit in:

As our SAP Senior Consultant – Security you will:

• Lead the delivery of complex SAP transformation programmes, driving the adoption of Security and GRC best practices.
• Act as the primary SAP Security & GRC technical consultant across multiple business‑critical SAP projects.
• Design and implement robust, scalable SAP Security and GRC solutions aligned to business and technology objectives.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather, document, and translate requirements into effective SAP security solutions.
• Serve as the key link between business teams and Technology colleagues, ensuring successful project delivery.
• Provide expert guidance and trusted advice on SAP Security and GRC strategy, governance, and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with internal technology teams and external support partners on SAP transformation initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance SAP security processes, controls, and best practices.
• Support the successful delivery of SAP projects, ensuring solutions are secure, compliant, and fit for purpose.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• 2-5 years of SAP & GRC Technical experience.
• Previous experience of transformation projects involving multiple SAP products.
• Implementation experience of SAP cloud products including ARIBA, Concur, SuccessFactors and BTP.
• Desirable to have configuration experience of GRC and / or GRC IAG.
• Previous experience of building and delivering project plans and working in a team lead capacity.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy! Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you’ve got technical experience in SAP & GRC and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment,

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third‑Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.