Job Description

As a Compliance and Audit Administrator (Physical Security Technician), you'll play a key role in ensuring Affinity Water complies with security regulations and meets the requirements of external stakeholders, including DEFRA and the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI). You'll support the team with data management, audits, reporting, and document control while helping ensure our physical assets and people remain protected.


Although this is predominantly an administrative role, it also offers opportunities to engage in site-based work, training delivery, and hands-on exercises. Full training will be provided, including support to obtain national security clearance.

About us

Affinity Water is the UKs largest water-only supplier, providing sustainable, high-quality water to 3.85million customers across the Southeast of England (covering parts of Bedfordshire; Buckinghamshire; Berkshire; Essex, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Essex, Kent & North London boroughs).


We are on a mission to redefine the way water companies connect with their customers and communities, and to make better use of water and safeguard the local environment now and in the future.

What You'll Be Doing

Compile and manage data for senior management, regulators, and stakeholders. Produce audit reports and maintain up-to-date security documentation. Liaise with external bodies (DWI and DEFRA) and manage information submissions. Carry out on-site security audits and risk assessments. Support the development and review of internal security policies and documentation. Audit third-party maintenance contracts for compliance. Assist in the delivery of physical security training and emergency exercises. Provide input on security aspects of new infrastructure projects. Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for security works.

What We're Looking For

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across our supply region. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience in compiling data, writing reports, and managing document libraries. Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - with an ability to liaise effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks. A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. An understanding of Health & Safety in an operational environment.

Benefits

Salary 45,000 per annum Hybrid role, with the expectations of a minimum two days a week in the office in Hatfield Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days. A 'Celebration Day' in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them. A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%) We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave. Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best. Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health. Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme. Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community. Life Assurance. Disability Confident
If you need any reasonable adjustments and would like to apply in a different format, please do let us know.

Interview Process

1st Stage interview - Head office


If you need any reasonable adjustments and would like to apply in a different format, please do let us know.


Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.


You can find out what it's like to work at Affinity Water through our career site https://www.affinitywatercareers.co.uk/ where our colleagues share their career development stories and you can get a feel for our company culture.