An exciting opportunity for an engaging and experienced Risk and Assurance Manager within Cadent Gas has become available on a fixed term contract basis until April 2026!
Travel to Headquarters in Ansty is essential, with the ability to work from home 3-4 days per week!
At Cadent we're excited to be part of the future of UK energy! We've got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We're making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together we're shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Risk and Assurance for Cadent Gas, as part of the small centre of expertise, you will be seen as a critical friend by the areas of the business you are supporting (Corporate Functions including Finance, HR, Strategy and Regulation and IT). As such, you will work closely with business areas to gain an intimate knowledge and understanding of their risks, key controls and assurance framework to help ensure they are driving business performance through coaching, support and challenge. You will also have the opportunity to support central initiatives as we continue to improve our risk and assurance maturity.
What you'll get to work on:
* Working closely with stakeholders at all levels you will support the Functions to embed risk and assurance processes in line with Cadent's overall Risk and Assurance Framework, for example through facilitating risk and control identification and assessment workshops and through supporting the delivery of assurance test designs.
* As a subject matter expert you will engage the Functions to ensure that the value of effective Risk and Assurance is understood and given appropriate focus and attention to realise the value of these processes. This will require delivering training as required.
* You will support our network of Risk Champions and Leads, upskilling them where necessary to ensure they have the level of competence required to perform their roles effectively.
* You will also be responsible for facilitating the Functional inputs into enterprise wide Risk and Assurance reporting to the Executive Committee, Audit and Risk Committee and our Board to ensure that high quality inputs are received that you will turn into Executive insight.
* We are always looking to make risk and assurance easier for the business to manage and more insightful to drive business performance. You will help to manage our ERM solution to ensure it is fit for purpose and provides the service and insights our users need.
* You will also be accountable for creating and delivering the assurance framework.
* As a Business Partner you will hold relationships with senior members of our corporate functions.
* You will have an enthusiastic graduate to manage and develop as they progress through their ACCA studies.
Who are we looking for:
Qualifications
* Full UK Driving License
Practical Experience
* Can implement and use different risk and control frameworks.
* Has previously worked within a second line risk / assurance team.
* Confident in project management, control frameworks and risk management.
* Experience in working with and influencing senior stakeholders, including presenting with an ability to build strong working relationships and engage on risk and assurance matters.
* Can manage multiple demands/projects and delivering to deadlines.
What's In It For You
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:
* Funding and support towards completing qualifications.
* Ample opportunity for progression within the business.
* Mentoring and guidance opportunities.
Why Join Us
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:
* 25 days' holiday, plus 8 statutory days and an option to buy or sell holiday days.
* An Annual Performance Bonus of up to 15% of your salary.
* A generous pension scheme where the company double matches your contributions up to 12% i.e. if you contribute 6% a month, the company will contribute 12%.
* A competitive salary that's reviewed each year against the market median salary for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.
* MyChoices benefits like bicycles, salary sacrifice cars and healthcare that you can pick and choose from. You could get a better deal than you would on the high street and make tax and National Insurance savings.
* A free Employee Assistance Line where you can get support and advice on any of the challenges you're facing, completely confidentially.
* Support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, examination fees and time off for study leave - so long as it's relevant to your role.
* A Matched Giving scheme where the Company will match any funds raised by permanent employees for registered charities up to £400 each year.
* Private Medical Insurance for you, your partner and your family available through MyChoices, our flexible benefits programme, with access to a 24 hour Bupa HealthLine.
* The chance to say thank you to one another when you've done a good job through our Cadent Congratulates Scheme.
* Plus many more benefits that help you join the dots between your work and home life!
We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what's possible for the role.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don't meet every single requirement listed?
Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, if you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application - You may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.
We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can't wait to welcome you!
Circle Back Initiative
As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.
We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.
Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
What's next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon.
To learn more about Cadent and what we do, visit our website at Home | Cadent (cadentgas.com)
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