Assurance Analyst

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and present compliance reports, including reports and requests from government agencies such as DWI or DEFRA.
• Monitor system health and analyse large datasets to identify trends and improve compliance.
• Create clear dashboards and contribute analysis to contractor performance reporting and meetings.
• Use data insights to identify operational and process improvements.
• Oversee maintenance requests and faults with the Security Systems Lead and support the Security Control Centre upgrade project.
• Work with stakeholders to inform development of IT systems and security equipment.
• Deliver agreed security KPIs and adhere to SLAs.

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent in an analytical field, or substantial work experience in a similar role.
• Data, analytical and insight experience with strong numeracy and analysis skills.
• Related business or data analyst experience and willingness to develop into a security role.
• Report-writing experience and good written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and presentation skills, with ability to build relationships and communicate at all levels.
• Microsoft Office knowledge, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word; data analysis tools such as Excel, PowerQuery, SQL or Power BI.
• Active CTC clearance or willingness and eligibility to undergo Counter Terrorism Check vetting before starting.

Security systems and compliance

• The Security Control Centre monitors systems including Video Surveillance Systems, Intruder Detection Systems and Electronic Access Control.
• Reports and insights support compliance with Protective Security Guidance, Water UK Security and SEMD.

Compensation

• Salary is up to £48,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.

Working hours

• The role is 36 hours per week.

Work location

• The description identifies Kemble Court, Reading as the location.

Benefits

• Annual leave is 26 days, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Benefits include performance-related pay and a pension scheme through AON.