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Salary - £48,979

Work Type - Hybrid

Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP

Role Type - Permanent

Employment Type - Full Time

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
Best Doctors
Salary Finance
Wealth at Work courses
Deals and discounts
EVolve Car Scheme
Employee Assistance Plan
Mental health first aiders
ShareBuy
MORE Choices flexible benefits
Enhanced parental leave schemes

About the role:

Are you ready to be the guardian of resilience?

We’re looking for sharp-minded Risk Analysts to own and shape the Risk Register, ensuring every decision about our assets is backed by evidence, consistency, and confidence

What you will be doing:

Own and update the risk register
Validate evidence and challenge assumptions
Spot trends in asset performance
Support Asset Managers with risk insights
Champion ISO 55000 best practice
Provide clear risk intelligence into key meetings
Keep data sharp, reliable, and future‑ready
You’ll be the go‑to expert turning risk into resilience

About you:

You’re a detail‑driven problem solver who thrives on turning complex data into clear, actionable insights. You bring a methodical mindset and a passion for consistency, ensuring risks are captured, validated, and communicated with confidence.
Experience in the water industry, with knowledge of wastewater or water treatment processes, or networks would be ideal
Strong data analysis, excel is essential and proficient with handling and manipulating data experience building dashboards
Confident working and communicating with stakeholders across operations, asset management, and strategy

This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship

What you’ll bring:

Degree in a numerate or technical discipline (Asset Management certification desirable).
Valid driving licence essential

Why join us:

Shape the future of asset management: Your work will directly influence investment decisions, service resilience, and customer confidence
Be at the heart of innovation: Champion ISO 55000 best practice and help us continuously improve our Wholesale Risk and Asset Planning framework
Grow your expertise: Develop your skills in risk analysis, data interrogation, and stakeholder engagement, with opportunities to gain professional certifications and memberships
Make a real difference: Protect essential services, support sustainability, and contribute to regulatory submissions that shape the industry
Collaborate and lead: Work alongside Asset Managers, operations teams, and strategy leaders, becoming the trusted voice of risk governance
Join us to turn risk into resilience — and resilience into opportunity

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

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