Senior Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance; GRC Specialist

Position: Senior Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist
Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

Senior Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist 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 £51,563 - £64,474 (band 4a) 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 Senior Technology GRC Specialist 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:

This role will initially be based in Bradford but were moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in September 2026, so youll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technology GRC Specialist to join the Information & Cyber Security 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, its so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires 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 regions 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.

Information & Cyber Security team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. The Senior Technology Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialist reports directly to the Technology & Security Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager, who leads the GRC function on behalf of the Technology Senior Leadership Team. The role is responsible for ensuring Yorkshire Waters Technology (IT) policies, standards and practices are effectively managed and aligned with industry best practices and recognised frameworks.

Key responsibilities include conducting and managing technology risk assessments, audits and compliance reviews to identify risks, issues and areas for improvement, while recommending appropriate mitigation strategies. The Senior Technology GRC Specialist also provides expert advice, guidance, training and constructive challenge on governance, risk and compliance matters, helping to promote a strong culture of awareness and compliance across both the Technology function and the wider organisation.

Working closely with Technology management teams, business units and internal and external stakeholders, the role supports the achievement of organisational objectives and ensures that Technology governance, risk and compliance obligations are effectively managed. Where you fit in:
As our Senior Technology GRC Specialist you will Lead, mentor and develop Technology GRC analysts and junior team members, ensuring the team has the skills, knowledge and capabilities required to deliver effective governance, risk and compliance activities. Champion the value of governance, risk and compliance at management level, driving cultural change and embedding best-practice GRC principles across the organisation. Support the management and continual improvement of the Technology GRC and Risk Management Frameworks, ensuring…