Risk & Assurance Support Officer

Title:

Risk & Assurance Support Officer

Location:

East Anglia

Advertised Salary: £39,687 to £46,692 per annum

Job Function:
Capital Delivery

Working Hours:

37

Location Type:
Hybrid

Contract Type:
Permanent

Req

Posting End Date: 15th October 2026

Help strengthen the controls that keep our business safe, compliant and efficient

As our Risk and Assurance Support Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of risk and assurance activities across Cadents Capital Delivery projects and our supply chain. This isn't just about auditing processes, it's about helping the business identify risks, improve controls and drive continuous improvement across operational activities.

Working closely with the Risk, Reporting and Assurance team, you'll support the planning, design and delivery of second-line assurance activities across Cadents Capital Delivery process and our supply chain/contract partners. You'll help ensure assurance programmes are robust, risks are effectively managed and recommendations lead to meaningful improvements in performance and compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys analysing information, investigating issues and working collaboratively with stakeholders to improve business processes and outcomes.

• Risk & Assurance Delivery – Support the development and delivery of assurance plans that focus on key business risks and controls.
• Audit & Investigation Activities – Deliver assurance reviews and support investigations relating to business events, operational activities and change initiatives.
• Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve business processes and strengthen control environments.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Work closely with operational teams, contractors and business leaders to agree actions and drive positive outcomes.
• Reporting & Insights – Produce clear assurance reports that communicate findings, recommendations and opportunities for improvement.
• Shared Learning – Promote best practice and support the sharing of lessons learned across the organisation.
• Regulatory Support – Contribute to regulatory reporting and assurance activities that support compliance and business performance.

• Assurance Experience – Knowledge of assurance, auditing, risk management or compliance activities within a regulated environment.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to assess information, identify trends and provide practical recommendations.
• Communication Skills – Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management – Ability to build effective working relationships across operational and corporate teams.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset – Passion for identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and business performance.
• Regulatory Awareness – Understanding of relevant legislation, standards and assurance frameworks.
• Problem-Solving Ability – Confidence investigating issues and supporting effective resolution.

• 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.

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

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