Control Testing Automation & Monitoring Lead

Salary: £70,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience in control testing automation, process automation, or related assurance activities within an enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of risk management practices and control frameworks.
• Ability to measure, monitor, and report on control effectiveness using relevant metrics and data.
• Experience collaborating with both technical and business teams to deliver automation solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs in a structured manner.
• Expertise in automation tools and scripting technologies such as Python, PowerShell, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platforms, or audit automation tools.
• Experience developing and implementing automation workflows related to control testing or assurance processes.
• Familiarity with IT environments, including IT infrastructure, operational technology (OT), and cloud platforms.
• Ability to implement monitoring mechanisms and analyse automated testing outputs to identify control weaknesses.
• Experience documenting automation processes, workflows, and exception management procedures.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, the water utility sector, or large complex critical national infrastructure organisations.
• Familiarity with governance and control frameworks such as COBIT or COSO.
• Exposure to cybersecurity principles and domains such as vulnerability management and identity and access management.
• Experience using data analytics or dshboarding tools such as Power BI or Tableau to visualise and report automation outcomes.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess opportunities to automate control testing across IT, OT, and business functions.
• Design, develop, and implement automation plans and workflows to support continuous monitoring of controls.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate tooling and technologies for control testing automation.
• Collaborate with digital teams to establish reliable data acquisition and integration processes.
• Conduct regular reviews of automated testing outputs to identify and report control deficiencies.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for automation workflows, processes, and exception handling.
• Engage with project teams, control owners, and key stakeholders to gather requirements and support automation initiatives.
• Ensure automation initiatives are delivered within expected timelines and aligned with programme objectives.
• Escalate issues, risks, or delays to the Control Testing & Assurance Manager and contribute to resolving challenges.
• Support the continuous improvement of the control testing programme through automation and innovation.
• Stay informed on relevant frameworks and best practices, including NIST CSF and CIS Controls, to enhance automation and monitoring capabilities.

Technologies:

• Cloud
• Support
• Power BI
• PowerShell
• Python
• RPA
• Tableau
• Security

More:

We are the UKs largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We are building a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. This is a hybrid role based at Clearwater Court, Reading, working 36 hours Monday to Friday. We offer a competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum depending on experience, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with length of service plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme through AON, performance-related pay, and a wide range of wellbeing and financial benefits. We are a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, with meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and strong support for our people. We are committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work and welcome applications from everyone.

last updated 39 week of 2026