Enterprise Assurance Manager Farringdon, London | Personal Contract Full Time| Hybrid – Typically 2-3 days in office, subject to business need Competitive pension scheme – Bonus Scheme – Private Medical Insurance - Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – Holiday Plus – Cycle2work Scheme & more REQ5379 SGN is strengthening its Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) capability and this new role, the Assurance Officer, will play a pivotal role in unifying and driving consistent assurance standards across the whole business. This is a key aspect of the Risk, Audit and Assurance function and the wider implementation of SGN’s group wide risk and assurance strategy. You will work with the wider Risk and Assurance community to drive consistent assurance standards, ensuring assurance activity is planned, executed and reported to common standards, and that assurance outcomes are clearly linked into the ERM framework (risks, key controls, risk appetite, issues/actions, and executive reporting). This role will improve the comparability and impact of assurance results, reduce duplication, strengthen governance and oversight, and provide an enhanced view of assurance coverage, findings and residual risk to senior management and executive committees (including Risk, Audit and Assurance Committee). This is a strategic role which will offer a varied mix of work across both the regulated and unregulated businesses. You will have opportunities for interaction with individuals at all levels of the business including the Executive. We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute… · Help to develop SGN’s enterprise assurance methodology and minimum standards, monitoring adoption and escalation of non-compliance through ERM governance. · Establish clear, consistent definitions and boundaries across the organisation · Drive adoption through stakeholder engagement, training/briefings, and ongoing quality review of assurance outputs · Identify gaps in SGN’s assurance needs that are vital to the organisation, working with key stakeholders to remediate in a timely, efficient and effective manner. · Work with the wider assurance community to provide a cohesive and comprehensive view of assurance across the risk and control environment for the Executive Risk, Audit and Assurance Committee, Board and Audit Committee. Develop and deliver 2nd Line training and guidance to reinforce testing methodology and assurance processes. Support reporting requirements including the Executive Risk and Audit Committee with analysis, pack preparation, and traceability from assurance work to risk exposure and management actions. Manage and lead Enterprise Risk and Assurance-related projects as an important member of the ERM team. · Ensure assurance results are consistently linked to: What you will need Proven experience in assurance, audit, compliance monitoring, quality assurance, or risk/control testing within a complex organisation You have excellent working knowledge of risk and control concepts, including control design vs operating effectiveness, key controls & control statements and root cause/thematic analysis for control weaknesses/failures Demonstrable ability to set standards and drive adoption through influence and governance, including working effectively across multiple teams without direct line management authority. You are a critical thinker with high personal credibility, independence of thought, and confidence to provide constructive challenge You will stand out from the crowd if you have: A qualification in management of risk or hold a relevant professional qualification Experience in regulated and/or critical infrastructure environments. Experience in or knowledge of Risk Quantification[E(1] [AB2] Not sure you meet every requirement? Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future. Why SGN? SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm. About us | Benefits | Diversity and inclusion If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q_sWyz7KEI [E(1]Would they get involved with this? [AB2]I would say yes as long term I would like assurance work to help feed the quantification models