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Quality Assurance Advisor
Quality Assurance Advisor
Tenure & Location
- Contract: 13-month fixed-term contract (FTC)
- Location: Ipswich (3 days onsite per week)
About the Organisation
We are Drax, a leader in sustainable energy and carbon removals. Our mission is to generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. With a focus on biomass and carbon removals, we drive a zero-carbon, lower-cost energy future that supports generations to come.
Our teams are defined by practicality, innovation, and a commitment to business excellence. We work towards decarbonising the planet while nurturing talent and fostering collaboration.
About the Role
As part of the Operational Strategy Team, the Quality Assurance Advisor will:
- Provide a consistent framework for auditing high-risk processes, ensuring uniform reporting to stakeholders, including actionable insights by identifying trends and aligning communication with expected outcomes.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to align business needs with ways of working, translating audit scores, trends, and insights into meaningful insights.
- Identify knowledge gaps, inefficiencies in processes, inconsistencies in information sharing, or potential improvements that benefit the business.
- Offer assurance of controls and performance tailored for the Senior Leadership Team.
- Promote and implement culture and continuous improvement tools, fostering proactive problem-solving.
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Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Knowledge and experience of the electricity industry, combined with a clear understanding of the regulatory landscape and governing standards within the sector.
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to balance changing business priorities and address risk management needs effectively.
- Excellent analytical skills, enabling you to assess business processes, identity opportunities, and mitigate risks.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships while demonstrating exceptional communication skills to inform stakeholders and ensure action is taken.
Rewards & Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- Discretionary bonus based on overall company performance.
- Comprehensive Private Healthcare.
- SAYE (Sharesave) scheme at Drax’s discretion.
- Personal accident cover to safeguard your well-being.
- Group personal pension plan, where we match your contributions up to 10% of eligible salary.
- 25 days of holiday, plus UK bank holidays.
- Reimbursement of annual membership fees for one relevant professional body of your choice.
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Our Commitment
Drax is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every colleague feels valued and respected. We actively promote diversity, equity, and fairness in our operations, ensuring all voices contribute to our collective impact.
We are passionately committed to addressing the climate challenge, and individuals here align their personal purpose with a purpose-driven career. Together, we’re building a sustainable future for generations to come.
Discover more about our commitment to inclusion and workplace culture [here](insert link if available).
To discuss flexible working options, contact us directly.
Next Steps
We encourage you to apply for this role by clicking [Apply Now](insert link). For more about us, you can explore the latest updates on our LinkedIn page. For confidential questions about the role, email careers@drax.com.
Note: We reserve the right to close roles early if sufficient applications are received.
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