Technology GRC Analyst

Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst 

 

 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 of £34,401 to £43,000, 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 Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst 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  

 

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

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst 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, 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. Information & Cyber Security are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

  

The Technology Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst will report directly to the Technology & Security Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager who manages the GRC function on behalf of the Head of Cyber & Protective Security & wider Technology Senior Leadership Team.   

 

Being responsible for ensuring that Yorkshire Water’s Technology policies, standards, and practices are documented and aligned with the best practices you will support our  GRC Specialist to conduct & manage Technology risk assessments, audits, and reviews, as well as providing guidance on Technology governance, risk & compliance issues.   

 

You will also support and advise various teams and projects across Yorkshire Water (YW) on the security aspects of new & updated systems, networks & technologies whilst answering any queries received within the GRC ticketing system. 

  

Where you fit in: 

 

As our Technology Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst you will 

 

• Champion opportunities that risk, regulation and compliance can provide to an organisation at senior analyst & management level. 
• Monitor the Technology compliance status and performance of the organisation, and ensure that the Technology issues and incidents are properly documented and resolved. 
• Conduct Technology risk assessments, audits, and reviews to identify and evaluate the Technology risks and controls, and provide recommendations for improvement 
• Oversee risk management processes alongside appropriate business activities such as system development, architecture or procurement 
• Provide technical & GRC analyst support in Technology related incidents and assist GRC Manager in the notification of relevant authorities, ensuring that company and legal requirements are complied with whilst maintaining data privacy legislation. 
• Support the GRC Manager & GRC Specialist when managing external stakeholders and other water companies to maintain strong working relationships. 

  

What skills & qualifications you will need: 

 

• A Strong knowledge and understanding of the IT governance, risk and compliance frameworks, standards, and methodologies, such as COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR. 
• Being able to demonstrate strong negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to motivate and influence people.    
• Have 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.
• Solid interpersonal skills that enable you to communicate and present complex IT risk and compliance issues and concepts to various audiences with differing levels of understanding.
• A high level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Enthusiasm for initiative, creativity, and innovation, and the ability to keep up with the changing IT environment and technologies. 

 

You will also benefit from having: 

 

• Knowledge of  information security incident management investigations 
• Experience working with legal, risk, audit and compliance staff and a good knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 
• Practical experience of carrying out Technology compliance reviews and audits   
• Proficient in negotiating and third-party management  

  

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 & 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.