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

(54,000 up to 64,000)

A company car lease/allowance scheme

(2,510 cash allowance)

Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary) Private health care (self only) Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day! 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:

Buttershaw, Bradford / Hybrid Working ( 1-2 days in the office a week )

Work type:

Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.





We have an exciting opportunity for a

Regulatory Reporting Assurance Manager

to join the

Strategy & Regulation

team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. 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 Strategy & Regulation function are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.





Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the UK's most essential services? Yorkshire Water is seeking a Regulatory Assurance Manager to lead the charge in delivering transparency, accountability, and confidence to our customers, stakeholders, and regulators.





As the Regulatory Assurance Manager, you'll be at the heart of our regulatory strategy--ensuring that our performance reporting is not only accurate but inspires trust. You'll lead the development and publication of our Assurance Plan, a cornerstone of our commitment to openness and integrity.

Where you fit in:

As our

Regulatory Assurance Manager

you will:




Develop, strengthen and implement a regulatory assurance strategy, which covers all regulatory reporting. Define and continually review and improve the robustness of the assurance strategy in place to ensure the Company is protected from financial risk and reputational risk. Develop and maintain an annual and a 5-year Risk Assessment and Assurance Map for all regulatory reporting. Provide advice and assurance to the business as an SME in regulatory reporting guidelines, performance commitments and price control deliverables. Promote the importance of assurance and reporting across the company, championing three levels of assurance and embedding Level 2 assurance. Consult and liaise with external customers and stakeholders to understand their views on our risks, strengths and weaknesses and to consult with them on assurance plans. Input into the Kelda Integrated Assurance Map and utilise the KIAM to understand regulatory reporting risks and assurance coverage across the company. Ensure that information published within regulatory publications (for example, the Annual Performance Report) is accurate and adequately demonstrates to Ofwat that we are meeting all of our requirements. Ensure Board Assurance Statements are obtained to support publications where they are required. Ensure assurance reviews are timely to provide early detection of potential issues. Manage the Technical Auditor contract (value of up to 5m) and other contracts for external independent assurance providers supporting regulatory submissions. Work closely with all Level 3 assurance providers and External Auditors throughout the year to deliver timely, high quality external reporting meeting all required regulatory and legal standards.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

Relevant qualifications in Compliance/Audit and have experience of developing and implementing assurance strategies. You will have had previous experience of defining and creating strategic audit plans, risk assessment, analysis and monitoring. You will be able to scan the horizon and spot strategic business risks, create and implement appropriate response plans and escalate the risks as required. Previous experience of managing and leading a team. You will have the highest standards of integrity and ethics with the ability to challenge inappropriate behaviours. A strategic thinker you will be comfortable establishing clear strategic direction and implementing plans to deliver. Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management. You will have strong influencing & negotiation skills and be able to influence key stakeholders on a national scale. You will also have excellent proofreading, editing skills with a strong attention to detail.




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 experience in regulatory reporting assurance and compliance 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.

Closing date for this role is 3rd August 2025

No agencies please.