Supply Risk Analyst

  • 3984
  • Wessex Water
  • £45,000
  • Fixed Term
  • Science and environment
  • 2026-04-28
  • 2026-05-12
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Seeking a new opportunity to use your expert risk knowledge with a leading organisation? Excited by the prospect of working in a picturesque part of the country? If so, we have a great opportunity to join us and help maintain our industry-leading performance.

Our Operational Science team helps to ensure that we not only comply with all the regulatory requirements for water quality but also deliver water to the highest possible standards for all our customers. 

What you'll do

The main function of this role is to manage, promote and maintain the statutory water quality risk assessments known as the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) system. 

This role is key to ensuring that water quality and sufficiency risks are correctly identified, recorded and prioritised for investment.

GRC contains all the information needed to ensure we continue to provide the best quality water to our customers, so its accuracy is key to target capital and operational investment to manage business risks.

Contribute to the ongoing development of the Drinking Water Safety Plan (DWSP) methodology and associated policies and procedures to ensure that the company GRC is comprehensive and well informed.  This will ensure the correct decisions are made to maintain delivery of a wholesome, sustainable water supply. 

You'll work closely with the Operational Managers, Scientists and Engineers, as well as acting as a primary contact for all source, treatment and distribution risk changes and being central to investment decisions. 

In addition, you will represent the company with external stakeholders, such as the Drinking Water Inspectorate and auditing bodies.

What you'll need

We are happy to consider applications from both experienced water professionals and those who bring risk management skills from a different environment.

So, along with a relevant scientific degree, you will have a good knowledge of water treatment, water distribution and water quality regulations, with a great willingness to develop further.

Alternatively, you will have relevant experience and the enthusiasm to learn all about our industry and bring your risk expertise to bear on it.

Either way, you will also need:

  • to be highly self-motivated and able to prioritise your workload and cope with an evolving landscape of responsibilities and expectations
  • great interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and externally
  • good IT and data handling skills
  • well-developed data analysis and report writing skills
  • to promote and maintain awareness around health, safety and wellbeing
  • a full UK driving licence.

At the same time, we will support your personal development by giving you the best possible chance to develop your career.

What you'll receive

  • A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
  • Career progression and professional development opportunities.
  • 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
  • The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
  • The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
  • A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
  • Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
  • The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
  • Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
  • One paid volunteering day each year.
  • Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
  • Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
  • Support from trained mental health first aiders.
  • A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

  • Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
  • YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
  • YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
  • YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
    plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.
    Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.

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