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:  

• £47,331 - £59,182, depending on experience  
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year) 
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)  
• Development opportunities in line with the Senior Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist progression plan 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!  
• 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: Buttershaw Bradford / Hybrid Working (1-2 days office a week – Bradford) 

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist to join the TEC Information & Cyber Security 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, it’s so much more than this. 

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s 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 region’s 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. TEC are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.   

The role is responsible for ensuring that Yorkshire Water’s Technology (IT) policies, standards, and practices are effectively managed and aligned with the best practices and frameworks in the industry.  

There will be a requirement to conduct & manage Technology risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews to identify and recommend mitigation for Technology risks and issues, in addition to providing guidance, advice and constructive challenge on Technology governance, risk & compliance issues. 

In addition to provide advice, guidance, and training on all Technology governance, risk, and compliance matters to Technology teams and other relevant parties and promotes a culture of awareness and compliance within the YW’s Technology function as well as the wider organisation. 

Where you fit in: 

As our Senior Technology Governance Risk Compliance Specialist, you will 

• Lead & Co-Ordinate technology culture change and adoption of best practice across the organisation. 
• Assist GRC Manager with the management of the Technology GRC Framework. 
• Provide senior expert advice and guidance on Technology compliance matters to the technology management team, the business units, and the external stakeholders. 
• Lead on compliance monitoring and controls testing activities for technology. 
• Conduct technology risk assessments, audits, and reviews to identify and evaluate the technology risks and controls and provide recommendations for improvement. 
• Develop, implement, and maintain the technology policies, standards, and procedures in accordance with relevant regulations and standards. 

What skills & qualifications you will need: 

• A minimum of five years of experience in IT governance, risk, and compliance, or a related field, preferably in a senior leadership role. 
• Experience in working with senior management and stakeholders, and providing advice, guidance and training on IT governance, risk, and compliance matters. 
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the IT governance, risk and compliance frameworks, standards, and methodologies, such as COBIT, ITIL, ISO27001, NIST and GDPR. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, and the ability to identify and evaluate IT risks and controls and provide practical and effective recommendations. 
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate complex IT risk and compliance issues and concepts to various audiences and levels. 
• Excellent organisational, project management, and time management skills, and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines. 

You will also benefit from having: 

• Previous experience in an operational and/or strategic leadership role in a commercially orientated and/or regulated environment. 
• Experience in information security incident management investigations. 
• A good knowledge of General Data Protection regulations (GDPR) 
• Experience working with legal, audit and compliance staff. 
• Practical experience of carrying out technology compliance reviews/audits. 
• Negotiating and third-party management experience. 

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!  

Do we sound like your cup of tea?    

If you’ve got experience in Technology Governance, risk and compliance and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.    

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. 

 All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. 

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. 

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 

No agencies please.