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Water Services National Assurance Lead (SWW Focus)

South West Water -
Exeter

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Job details

£42,971 a year
12 days ago

Qualifications

Quality management
Communication skills
A Level
Negotiation

Full job description

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose

South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes.

We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.

Role Overview

The WSN Assurance Lead (SWW Focus) is responsible for delivering a risk-based assurance and audit programme to ensure South West Water (SWW) meets regulatory, operational, and governance standards.

This role plays a critical part in embedding a “Quality First” culture, supporting compliance, continuous improvement, and providing assurance to senior leadership and the Executive Board.

Purpose of the Role

Deliver high-quality outcomes for customers, stakeholders, and the environment
Lead a risk-based first-line assurance and audit programme
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls
Drive continuous improvement through corrective action planning
Support second-line assurance activities led by Group Risk & Compliance

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Assurance

Design and implement a 1st line risk-based assurance framework
Develop and manage the annual internal audit programme aligned to SWW priorities
Conduct audits and produce high-quality reports with actionable insights
Ensure audit outputs support reporting into SWW Operational Leadership Team (OLT)

Risk & Compliance

Maintain alignment with key regulatory obligations and compliance frameworks
Act as a subject matter expert for Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Support 2nd and 3rd line assurance activities, including external audits

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with senior stakeholders across SWW and Group functions
Influence and challenge stakeholders to ensure effective control environments
Present findings and insights to leadership teams clearly and confidently

Performance & Reporting

Deliver monthly assurance reports for SWW OLT
Track and manage corrective actions through to resolution
Ensure timely escalation of risks and issues

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve assurance processes and risk management
Lead or contribute to transformation and improvement initiatives

Key Deliverables

Annual audit and assurance plan
Audit reports with agreed corrective actions
Monthly reporting for leadership governance forums
Effective tracking and closure of audit findings
QMS compliance oversight and reporting
Contributions to transformation and improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience Required

Essential Experience

Experience in audit, assurance, or risk management
Understanding of water industry operations or regulated utilities
Strong stakeholder management, including senior leadership
Ability to produce and present clear, high-quality reports

Core Skills

Analytical and risk assessment capability
Influencing and negotiation skills
Strong written and verbal communication
Attention to detail with high integrity
Ability to manage multiple priorities to deadlines

Qualifications

Required:
- A-levels (or equivalent)
Desirable:
- Degree (or equivalent)
- Professional audit or risk qualification

Closing Date: 8th July 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

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Role Overview

Purpose of the Role

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Assurance

Risk & Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Performance & Reporting

Continuous Improvement

Key Deliverables

Skills & Experience Required

Essential Experience

Core Skills

Qualifications