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! Annual incentive related bonus (1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year) Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) Development opportunities in line with the SAP Principal Consultant progression plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 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 / Hybrid Working ( 1-2 days in the office a week - Bradford)

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a

SAP Principal Consultant

to join the IT 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 IT are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.





Yorkshire Water is looking for a skilled SAP Security Principal to lead the development and implementation of our SAP security strategy. Working closely with the SAP Platforms & Security Manager, you'll design secure role builds across S/4HANA and other platforms like Ariba, SuccessFactors, Concur, and more--ensuring compliance and protecting sensitive data. You'll be the key contact for SAP security, supporting design, build, test, and release phases, while building strong relationships with internal audit and stakeholders. Experience with SAP GRC, IDM, and security analytics is essential. If you're ready to make a strategic impact in a forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Where you fit in:

As our SAP Principal Consultant you will:

Lead the design and build of SAP Security and GRC solutions Contribute to the SAP security strategy aligned with enterprise security requirements Interpret business requirements for SAP GRC modules including: Access Request Management (ARM), Access Risk Analysis (ARA) & Emergency Access Management (EAM) Ensure compliance with Segregation of Duty (SoD) and Sensitive Access rules in ARA Maintain Risk and Access Controls compliance throughout SAP role build Support user provisioning and access review workflows in ARM Maintain and support SAP Security and GRC modules Provide technical support for SAP technologies including Centralised User Administration, Identity Management (IdM), Single Sign-On, and SAP GRC Ensure audit compliance and support privacy standards in reporting Share SAP Security best practices and mentor junior team members Stay up to date with new business processes and support security assessments Enforce security policies through periodic reviews of security reports Collaborate with outsourced AMS provider

What skills & qualifications you will need:

Proven ability to build SAP technical and functional roles based on design outputs Strong understanding of SAP Security fundamentals, including authorization concepts, roles/activity groups, and user administration Expertise in SAP GRC modules: Access Request Management (ARM) Access Risk Analysis (ARA) Emergency Access Management (EAM) Ability to configure Segregation of Duty (SoD) and Sensitive Access rules in ARA Experience with SAP Identity Management (SAP IDM) Deep knowledge of information security principles, role-based access controls, and distributed systems administration and recovery Demonstrated success in implementing SAP security users and roles to meet business requirements Strong background in SAP security design, analysis, configuration, compliance, and implementation across multiple projects Familiarity with security concepts and user/role administration across various SAP products Experience managing SAP security in ECC 6.0, S/4HANA, and SAP Public Cloud environments




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 SAP Security 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.