
Assurance Coordinator
- Barnsley, South Yorkshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support the Operations Team in delivering key business plan objectives.
- Facilitate Lean and Quality initiatives across business and project levels.
- Support, implement, and evaluate performance improvement projects.
- Ensure initiatives are fit for purpose, cost-effective, and deliver measurable results.
- Produce A3s, storyboards, and case studies to demonstrate benefits realisation.
- Monitor and report on performance across:
- EA AOMR – Environment Agency Asset Operation, Maintenance, and Response
- EA MEICA – Environment Agency Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation
- CRT – Canal & River Trust
- Other client-led Key Performance Indicator (KPI) frameworks
- Capture and analyse performance data to support assurance processes.
- Provide audit evidence and develop performance improvement action plans.
- Facilitate improvement projects, workshops, and collaborative planning sessions.
- Conduct audits.
- Promote a Right First Time, Every Time culture through coaching and behavioural support.
- Liaise with client-side improvement teams and foster open communication across project teams.
- Manage the formal document control process for all client submissions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Provide guidance and support to direct reports (e.g., Performance Advisers).
- Engage with internal stakeholders and external partners including clients, suppliers, and regulators.
- A full UK driving licence (able to attend customer offices).
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of the role.
- Quick learner with a proactive mindset.
- IT literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office applications.
- No prior industry experience required – training and support will be provided.
- Degree-level education.
- Experience in administration, document control, or office management.
- Exposure to Lean principles or business improvement methodologies.
- Experience in civil engineering, construction or infrastructure sectors is advantageous.
- Internal or external auditor experience.
- Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Up to 3 volunteer days
- Company contributory Pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
- Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.
- Consistent learning opportunities
- A safe place to work
- Employee forum’s that provide a platform for having your voice heard