Corporate Risk Lead

yorkshirewater.com; Bradford, Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK is looking for a Corporate Risk Lead to join their Audit, Risk, and Compliance team. This crucial role involves maintaining risk management frameworks and influencing senior stakeholders for informed decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. The position supports flexible working and offers a comprehensive benefits package. A commitment to risk management in environmental contexts is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual incentive related bonus

Attractive pension scheme

Development opportunities

Wellness day off

Life assurance cover

Health cash plan scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of risk management frameworks and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Confident using data and reporting tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing demands.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Produce risk reports, dashboards, and insights.
• Monitor and report on risk appetite alignment.
• Lead incident-related root cause analysis.
• Support enterprise-wide risk alignment through collaboration.

Skills

Risk management frameworks

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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, depending on experience (£38,887 - £48,608)
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Corporate Risk Lead 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: West Yorkshire / Hybrid Working (1 - 2 days in the office a week – Bradford – Relocating to Leeds Summer 2026)

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Risk Lead to join the Audit, Risk and Compliance team at Yorkshire Water. This is a crucial role to influence a sustainable business for our customers and the environment. 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. The Audit, Risk and Compliance function is a key part of how we plan help the business do the right thing, for our customers and the environment.

Help shape how Yorkshire Water manages risk and drives smart, informed decision making. In this role, you’ll influence senior stakeholders, improve processes, and make a real impact across the business. If you enjoy solving problems, collaborating with great people, and contributing to meaningful change, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow and thrive.

Where you fit in:

As our Corporate Risk Lead you will:

• Maintain and enhance enterprise risk management frameworks, policies, and standards, ensuring alignment with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Oversee the quality and timely upkeep of the corporate risk register, supporting and influencing risk owners and champions across the organisation.
• Produce risk reports, dashboards, and insights for leadership and governance groups.
• Monitor and report on risk appetite alignment and Key Risk Indicator (KRI) trends.
• Lead effective use of GRC systems, promoting simplification and automation of risk processes.
• Facilitate risk identification through workshops, interviews, surveys, and tools to ensure accurate assessment of corporate risks.
• Apply and support technical risk methodologies to ensure robust and consistent risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Ensure timely identification and escalation of emerging risks.
• Support development of risk treatment strategies aligned with risk appetite and track mitigation actions to ensure accountability.
• Lead incident-related root cause analysis and lessons-learned exercises, producing meaningful recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with audit, risk, compliance, and other teams (e.g., Technology GRC, Commercial Risk) to support enterprise-wide risk alignment.
• Represent the organisation in risk committees, forums, and cross functional groups.
• Support the wider risk community with training, insight, and feedback.
• Share expertise and contribute to the development of colleagues within the audit, risk, and compliance team.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• A solid understanding of risk management frameworks, standards, and tools, with experience in effective risk identification, assessment, and evaluation.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities, able to balance detail with the bigger picture and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, adapting style for different audiences.
• Confident using data and reporting tools to transform information into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing demands and consistently deliver high quality work.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships internally and externally and influence stakeholders including at leadership level.

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 Risk Management experience in Enterprise, Change, PMO or Capital Delivery Risk 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 committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

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.