Risk, Compliance and Assurance Specialist

Risk ,Compliance & Assurance Specialist

Hybrid; UK-wide (travel required)
Reporting to: Head of Risk & Assurance
Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Competitive salary + Car + Bonus

Join us as we strengthen the foundation of risk and compliance excellence across Certas Energy.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Risk & Compliance professional to play a pivotal role in shaping and embedding a robust risk and compliance framework across our organisation.

As an integral part of our Legal, Risk & Compliance function, you’ll be instrumental in developing a proactive risk culture, driving operational excellence, and embedding best practice through our newly implemented GRC platform.

About the Role

In this central role, you’ll work closely with leaders and colleagues across all business units to support the continued maturity of our risk and compliance function. Acting as a bridge between first-line operations and internal/external audit teams, you’ll help ensure that risk management, control, and compliance are effectively embedded and continually improved.

Key to your success will be your ability to influence, collaborate, and deliver — helping shape policies, procedures, and frameworks that drive consistency, transparency, and assurance throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Support and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Lead or assist key governance forums including the Risk & Compliance Committee and PCI:DSS Working Group.

• Develop and apply the organisation’s risk appetite, tolerances, and metrics.

• Drive effective use of risk, compliance, and assurance data and reporting.

• Promote a proactive risk and compliance culture across all business areas.

Financial Focus

• Support preparation of reports and papers for Boards and Committees.

• Assist with internal audit programmes, control testing, and external audit engagement.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Legal, Risk & Compliance function.

Customer Focus

• Champion our customer-first ethos, ensuring internal and external customer journeys meet the highest standards.

• Manage escalations, complaints, and whistleblowing investigations to identify and address root causes.

People Focus

• Collaborate across the business to train, coach, and support colleagues at all levels.

• Foster an inclusive, high-performing, and wellbeing-oriented culture.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture aligned with our Safety F1rst principles.

• Support the development and rollout of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

About You

You’re a confident communicator and natural problem-solver with a passion for governance, risk, and compliance. You thrive on collaboration, can influence at all levels, and are equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

Essential skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a risk, compliance, or assurance role.

• Proven track record in leading or coordinating implementation projects.

• Strong analytical and communication skills with a keen eye for detail.

• Excellent stakeholder management and prioritisation skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.

Desirable:

• Relevant professional qualification in risk, compliance, or assurance.

• Experience using or embedding a GRC platform.

• Willingness to travel across the UK.

Why Join Us

At Certas Energy, we believe in empowering our people to make a difference. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our risk and compliance framework, work with talented colleagues across the business, and be part of a company that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

Ready to make an impact?
Apply now and help us continue building a culture of compliance, accountability, and excellence.