Process and Governance Analyst

Job Description

Salary Circa £33k, salary depending on skills and experience

Permanent

Full-time, with flexibility for part-time

Location: Peterborough, Hybrid working

Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role provides you with hybrid working, your base location will be in our Peterborough office.

Driving strong governance and smarter procurement through continuous improvement.

The Process and Governance Analyst plays a key role in overseeing the implementation, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of processes, policies, and procedures within the Commercial Procurement department. This role ensures that all processes and governance frameworks are aligned with the department’s vision, values, and strategic objectives.

You will monitor performance and compliance, producing clear reporting and insight, while proactively identifying opportunities for improvement, innovation, and increased efficiency.

Using your procurement knowledge, you will collaborate closely with procurement teams and wider business stakeholders to develop, maintain, and control process documentation. This includes version-controlled policy and process guides, as well as standard operating procedures, all in line with company policy and governance standards.

What will you be doing?

The Process and Governance Analyst will lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of procurement processes, policies, and governance across Anglian Water. Working closely with procurement teams, business stakeholders, and subject matter experts, the role ensures processes are well-defined, consistently applied, and aligned with organisational strategy and industry best practice.

The role will oversee the implementation, communication, and governance of policies and procedures, including managing change, supporting audits, and ensuring documentation is accurate, version-controlled, and easily accessible via SharePoint and Lighthouse. Using data and insight, the Analyst will assess compliance and performance, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and recommend solutions that drive efficiency, value, and innovation across the supply chain.

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• Full private healthcare with no excess

• 25 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion

• A flexible and friendly working culture

• Competitive pension scheme – we double-match your contributions up to 6%

• Life Assurance at eight times your salary

• Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary

• Bonus Scheme

• Lots of great discounts

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant experience as a reporting analyst or similar role

• Proficiency in office 365 tools and software

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong awareness of procurement compliance and assurance requirements

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Ability to simplify request, deliver at pace.

• Proven understanding of business dynamics and reporting requirements.

We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with strong administrative and IT skills, who is comfortable working with databases and systems such as SAP. You’ll have an analytical mindset, with the ability to review, cleanse, and interpret data to produce accurate and meaningful outputs.

You’ll be confident following established processes and governance, able to prioritise effectively, and remain calm under pressure while working to tight deadlines. A proactive, can-do attitude and strong organisational skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Why apply?

This is a great opportunity to play a key role in shaping and improving how procurement operates across the organisation. You’ll have real influence, working closely with stakeholders to drive consistent, compliant, and efficient processes that support strategic outcomes.

You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of procurement, governance, and supply chain activity, developing valuable skills in process improvement, data analysis, and policy management. If you enjoy working in a structured environment, solving problems, and making a tangible impact, this role offers both challenge and development within a supportive team.

Closing date: 11 January 2026

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