If you’re looking for a position where no one day is the same and you get a holistic view of the operations of a business, then the Risk and Assurance Team at Speedy may be for you.
Speedy Hire are the UK’s leading tool hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job! Now is an exciting time to join the business, as Speedy is evolving and embracing new ventures. Speedy has recently launched its Velocity Strategy to transform and double the size of the business in the next five years. Part of this journey includes focusing on our ESG Strategy and reviewing how to make our business carbon neutral, as well as embracing new sustainable technology in our hire fleet. We are enhancing our digital offering as well as diversifying into the retail space with a partnership with B&Q to offer our services to as many people as possible. The Risk and Assurance Team support in providing assurance for both the Company’s ESG Strategy and the Transformation programme.
We are looking for a graduate who can support the team in their risk and assurance activities. We provide independent assurance to the PLC board that risk is actively managed in the business. We are one of a few departments that interact with all areas in the business, from Marketing to Engineering. This is a well-respected department who report directly to the Audit & Risk Committee. There is regular contact with senior management and the opportunity to interact with the Executive Directors. This role will enable you to develop strong relationships across Speedy Hire with both individuals and departments and gain a good understanding of the operation of the whole business and how risk management and control frameworks are developed and operated.
What is Risk and Assurance?
Risk and Assurance at Speedy Hire is delivered over two main areas;
Corporate Assurance: This consists of reviewing and evaluating a department’s procedures, and identifying areas for improvement, to provide independent assurance to the Audit & Risk Committee that risk management within the organisation is operating effectively. The effect of the audit is felt business wide and is a vital tool in helping Speedy develop and improve.
Depot Assurance: This consists of evaluating the Speedy depots, ensuring that each depot is operating to the highest standard.
What do we look for?
A successful candidate will operate with a high level of trust, integrity, professionalism and objectivity. You will have the ability to communicate both within the R&A team and the wider business with a desire to learn and problem solve. Being able to work under pressure and produce reports and results to strict deadlines is essential along with the capacity for using your initiative and being highly motivated to succeed in a fast paced and changing environment. You will also be required to:
Show flexibility in order to travel where required
Demonstrate commitment to obtain a professional qualification, such as the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) qualification to become a Certified Internal Auditor
Have excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
Have obtained 2:2 degree or above
UK Driving Licence as there is travel associated with this role.
As well as completing your day-to-day role you will also be required to complete our two year Speedy Graduate Development Programme.
What is the Speedy Graduate Development Programme?
Our graduate development programme runs alongside the role you obtain. The programme enables successful candidates to develop the skills required to progress their career within Speedy and become a fully competent and professional member of the business. The programme consists of:
On the job training within your role
Completion of relevant professional qualifications if required
An internal learning and development programme
The chance to complete an Exec Board project
Enrolment onto the first level of Speedy’s High Potential Programme (HiPo)
The provision of a professional mentor
Access to specialist graduate learning and development provision during the two year programme
What we offer:
26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Life assurance
Pension Scheme
Canteen facilities
95% discount across the Speedy brand
Opportunities for training, development and career progression
Voluntary Health Cash Plan
My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
Vita – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements and are promoting our Speedy Work Life Balance initiative which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First!
Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.
Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.
Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.
https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.
If you would like to discuss this graduate opportunity detailed above, please feel free reach out by contacting early.careers@speedyservices.com
