Senior Assurance & Risk Manager - Hybrid

NATIONAL GRID; England; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK energy provider is seeking an Assurance Manager who will lead a high-performing team and strengthen the risk and control environment. This role involves delivering independent assurance, shaping strategic outcomes, and embedding the Enterprise Risk Management Framework across the business. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, relevant work experience, and strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary along with various benefits, making it an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the UK's energy landscape.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus of up to 30% for stretch performance

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree or relevant professional certifications preferred.
• Relevant work experience or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills, including the ability to critically assess multiple perspectives.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to connect insights to broader themes.
• Strong quantitative capabilities, including the ability to perform complex spreadsheet analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Senior Assurance Specialists.
• Build, manage, and deliver the annual second-line assurance programme.
• Provide expert advice and oversight on risk identification and control design.
• Deliver high-quality, timely assurance reports.
• Support the Head of Risk & Controls in implementing the controls assurance strategy.

Skills

Research and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Quantitative capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree or relevant professional certifications

Job description

A leading UK energy provider is seeking an Assurance Manager who will lead a high-performing team and strengthen the risk and control environment. This role involves delivering independent assurance, shaping strategic outcomes, and embedding the Enterprise Risk Management Framework across the business. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, relevant work experience, and strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary along with various benefits, making it an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the UK's energy landscape.