Risk & Assurance Advisor

This Risk & Assurance Advisor will report to the Risk & Assurance Manager and will work within the Finance directorate, based at Newington House in London. You will be a permanent employee. The salary will be dependent on experience and the role attracts a 7.5% bonus. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote

Close Date: 01/11/2026

We also provide the following additional benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Reservist Leave - an additional 18 days at full pay and 22 days unpaid.
• Personal Pension Plan - personal contribution rates of 4% or 5%, with a corresponding UK Power Networks contribution of 8% or 10%.
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
• Tax-efficient benefits, including Cycle to Work, Home & Tech and Green Car Leasing schemes.
• Occupational Health support.
• Switched On - discounts on hundreds of retailers' products.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

You will play an important role in helping UK Power Networks identify, assess and manage risk, meet regulatory requirements and maintain effective internal controls. Working within the Risk & Assurance team, you will lead and support assurance activity across the organisation, provide clear and practical insight, and help colleagues strengthen controls and improve how work is delivered.

The Risk & Assurance team brings together Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, Regulatory Compliance and Fraud Investigations. The team provides independent assurance over the effectiveness of the internal control environment and uses data analytics and appropriate assurance methods to support evidence-based insight and continuous improvement.

• Lead a varied portfolio of internal audit and assurance assignments, delivering clear, proportionate and high-quality outcomes.
• Assess risks and controls across the organisation and use evidence and professional judgement to agree practical recommendations.
• Produce accurate and timely information for quarterly reporting to shareholders on Risk & Assurance activity.
• Build constructive working relationships with colleagues at all levels, including senior leaders, and with relevant external stakeholders.
• Work across the wider Risk & Assurance team to identify opportunities for effective and efficient integrated assurance.
• Use data analysis to strengthen assurance work and support the responsible and safe use of AI.
• Explore and test new assurance techniques where they can improve quality, insight or efficiency.
• Communicate sensitive or complex findings clearly, respectfully and confidently.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the Risk & Assurance team and the wider organisation.

• Experience in internal audit or a closely related assurance, risk or compliance role.
• A relevant professional qualification, degree or equivalent practical experience in audit, risk, compliance, finance, accounting, business or a related area.
• Ability to plan and deliver assurance work with appropriate independence, structure and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce concise and meaningful reports.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and influence constructively, including when discussing sensitive topics.
• Sound judgement, integrity and a commitment to ethical working.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work across Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, Regulatory Compliance and Fraud Investigations.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and turn findings into practical recommendations.
• Confidence working with senior leaders and a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• An audit, assurance, risk, accounting or compliance qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA or IRM.
• Experience in the utilities, energy or industrial sectors.
• Understanding of operational risk and working in a regulated environment.
• Experience of fraud investigations or regulatory compliance processes.
• Experience using data analytics within audit or assurance work.
• An interest in the energy industry and the UK's transition to net zero.

We recognise that strong candidates may bring relevant skills through different career paths. If you meet most of the essential criteria and believe your transferable experience could make you successful in this role, we encourage you to apply.

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