Automation & Risk Specialist - #194899

Location: Ansty Business Park, CV7 9JU Advertised Salary: Job Function: Operations Working Hours: 37 Location Type: Office Based Contract Type: Permanent Req ID: 2718 Posting End Date: 12/07/2026

Drive quality. Reduce risk. Shape the future of test automation.

LEVEL 7

We’re looking for an experienced and forward thinking Automation & Risk Specialist to join our IT team, supporting high quality delivery across SAP and non-SAP systems.

This is a full time role with a hybrid working pattern, with the expectation of 2 to 3 days, as and when required in Ansty.

Why you’ll love this role

As an Automation & Risk Specialist, you’ll play a key role in driving automated and risk-based testing activities across a complex technology landscape.

You’ll help improve quality, reduce production incidents, and support continuous improvement through automation, analytics, and smarter test planning.

This is a high impact role where you’ll influence automation strategy, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and work closely with teams across IT delivery, development, and operations.

What you’ll be doing

Lead automation & risk-based testing

• Lead automated and risk-based testing activities across SAP and non-SAP systems
• Design and refine Risk-Based Testing strategies using Tricentis LiveCompare

Develop & maintain automation frameworks

• Integrate LiveCompare outputs into Tosca and Selenium frameworks
• Support automation strategy development and migration of manual scripts into automated testing

Improve quality & reduce incidents

• Manage testing activity following production incidents
• Prioritise fixes, re-tests, and defect prevention activities

Drive continuous improvement

• Support the development of testing standards, metrics, and optimisation plans
• Lead Community of Practice events and continuous improvement initiatives

Lead & collaborate across teams

• Manage and support a team, including direct reports and augmented resources
• Work collaboratively with development teams, architects, analysts, and stakeholders

What you’ll bring

You’ll be a strong technical specialist with hands on automation experience and a passion for driving quality and continuous improvement.

You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex testing and delivery challenges.

Experience

• Strong experience designing and implementing test automation strategies
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks in SAP environments
• Experience leading teams and managing testing resources

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Tricentis Tosca, Selenium, and automation frameworks
• Experience using Tricentis LiveCompare or similar risk-based testing tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage test backlogs, prioritisation, and defect prevention
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

What’s In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

What’s next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

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