National Grid
Risk Analyst
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About The Role
At National Grid Ventures Interconnectors, we're playing a vital role in supporting the UK's transition to a cleaner, more secure energy future. Through our portfolio of electrical interconnectors, we connect the UK's energy system with neighbouring countries, helping to balance supply, improve resilience and enable access to low-carbon energy.
As we continue to grow and develop new interconnector projects, we're looking for a Risk Analyst to join our Governance, Risk & Controls team within Interconnector Operations.
Our Operations team is responsible for operating 5.8GW of interconnector capacity, making a direct contribution to the safe and reliable operation of the UK energy system every day. In this role, you'll support the identification, assessment and management of risks across our portfolio, helping to ensure effective governance, compliance and decision-making across a complex operational environment.
Working closely with stakeholders from across the business, you'll support the development of risk management activities, facilitate risk discussions, maintain high-quality risk information and contribute to the continuous improvement of our risk management framework.
The role is hybrid with our base office in Warwick, we'd expect to see you twice a week in the office and can work the rest from home.
What you'll do
- Support the implementation of Interconnectors' risk management framework, policies and processes across the business.
- Work with risk owners and managers to identify, assess and manage risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are in place.
- Facilitate risk workshops and supporting teams to proactively identify emerging risks and opportunities.
- Support assurance activities to ensure compliance with agreed risk management standards and processes.
- Coordinate governance activities, including meeting administration, action tracking, reporting and risk committee support.
- Maintain risk registers and improving the quality, accuracy and consistency of risk data.
- Produce and maintain risk reporting to support effective governance and business decision-making.
- Support the delivery of risk awareness, engagement and training activities across the Interconnectors business.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management tools, processes and ways of working.
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What you'll need
We're looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, can engage with a broad range of stakeholders and has a keen eye for detail.
You'll Ideally Have
- Knowledge of risk management principles, governance frameworks and business controls.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, assess and interpret potential business risks.
- Experience analysing data to identify trends, themes and emerging risk patterns.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
- Experience supporting assurance, compliance, audit or risk-related activities.
- Experience working within one or more of the following areas: cyber security, safety, health and environment (SHE), asset management, capital projects, financial operations or regulatory compliance.
- Experience using data and reporting tools to support decision-making. Knowledge of Power BI and SharePoint would be advantageous.
- An understanding of risk management within operational, engineering or commercial environments would be highly beneficial.
- Experience facilitating workshops, capturing outcomes and supporting governance forums.
What you'll get
A competitive salary between £42,781.00 - £50,738.50 per annum– dependent on capability.
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As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
More Information
This role closes on 3rd September at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
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