Title:  Risk and Assurance Specialist

Help Shape a Safer, More Resilient Energy Future at Cadent Gas

Are you ready to play a key role in safeguarding the integrity and performance of our operations? As a Risk & Assurance Specialist at Cadent, you’ll be central to our efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across our network. You’ll lead assurance activities that ensure compliance, support continuous improvement, and enhance operational excellence.

This is a high-impact role where your expertise in risk management, assurance delivery, and stakeholder engagement will directly contribute to the safety, efficiency, and resilience of our gas distribution services.

Why you will love this role

• Strategic Impact – Partner with operational teams to identify and mitigate key risks, ensuring robust controls and compliance across the business.
• Continuous Improvement – Drive initiatives that enhance performance, safety, and efficiency through data-led insights and assurance reviews.
• Collaboration & Influence – Work closely with colleagues across Cadent and our contract partners to embed a culture of risk awareness and shared learning.
• Leadership in Assurance – Design and deliver a second-line assurance plan that supports our regulatory obligations and business priorities.
• Innovation in Risk Management – Use your expertise to shape how we manage risk and assurance in a dynamic, regulated environment.

What You’ll Bring

You bring a proactive mindset, a passion for assurance, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.

• Qualifications – A valid UK Driving Licence is essential. A Risk/Assurance/Audit qualification is desirable.
• Assurance Expertise – Strong understanding of assurance design and delivery, internal control frameworks, and risk management practices.
• Industry Experience – Experience working in a regulated utility or industrial environment, with operational site exposure and technical qualifications considered desirable.
• Analytical Thinking – Proven ability to identify risks, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective mitigations.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Skilled in building relationships, influencing others, and driving change across diverse teams.
• Communication Skills – Clear and confident communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
• Digital Proficiency – Competent in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and web portals to support assurance activities.

Ready to Make a Difference? Become a Risk & Assurance Specialist at Cadent and help us deliver safer, smarter, and more resilient energy solutions. Your work will ensure we operate with integrity, protect our people and assets, and continuously improve how we serve our communities.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You could be the right fit for this or other opportunities.

Please note that this position will close on Wednesday 16th July , with interviews expected to take place late-July.

Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.