Assurance Manager

Experis; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking an Assurance Manager to join in Farnborough on a 5-month contract. The role provides independent second-line assurance across risk areas and requires active security clearance.

You will lead assurance reviews, evaluate risk management, governance and compliance, and deliver evidence-based reports with findings and recommendations to strengthen controls. Stakeholder engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Assurance, Internal Audit or Risk functions.
• Professional training or certifications in Assurance, Audit, Quality Management or Evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead assurance reviews as part of the Annual Assurance Programme, including planning, stakeholder engagement, fieldwork and reporting.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management frameworks, controls and mitigation strategies.
• Assess the adequacy of governance processes, compliance programmes and control environments.
• Produce clear, evidence-based assurance reports, outlining findings, risks and improvement recommendations.
• Identify control weaknesses and opportunities for process enhancement and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and track agreed actions to ensure timely remediation and effective closure.
• Review compliance with internal policies, procedures and regulatory obligations.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Conduct targeted risk reviews and investigations as required.
• Support and promote a positive assurance and governance culture throughout the business.
• Monitor and report on KPIs and metrics aligned to corporate control frameworks.

Skills

Three Lines Model

Risk management

Audit & assurance

Governance frameworks

Control evaluation

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Investigations

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

IIA qualification/training

BSI Lead Auditor

Governance qualifications

Job description

Assurance Manager

Location: Farnborough (3 days per week onsite)
Duration: 5 Months
Rate: £650 per day

Clearence: Active Security Clearence

Role Purpose

The Assurance Manager will provide independent and objective second-line assurance across a broad range of corporate and operational risk areas. The role is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of risk management frameworks, governance arrangements, compliance activities and key control environments to ensure risks are effectively identified, managed and mitigated.

Key areas of focus include Data Protection, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Conflicts of Interest, Trade Compliance, Risk & Resilience, Project Lifecycle Management, Safety and Security. The role will assess whether processes are robust, control frameworks are operating effectively, resources are suitably skilled and first-line compliance activities are fit for purpose.

The successful candidate will deliver assurance reviews, provide evidence-based findings and recommendations, support continuous improvement initiatives and undertake ad-hoc investigations or targeted risk reviews where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assurance reviews as part of the Annual Assurance Programme, including planning, stakeholder engagement, fieldwork and reporting.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management frameworks, controls and mitigation strategies.
• Assess the adequacy of governance processes, compliance programmes and control environments.
• Produce clear, evidence-based assurance reports, outlining findings, risks and improvement recommendations.
• Identify control weaknesses and opportunities for process enhancement and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and track agreed actions to ensure timely remediation and effective closure.
• Review compliance with internal policies, procedures and regulatory obligations.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Conduct targeted risk reviews and investigations as required.
• Support and promote a positive assurance and governance culture throughout the business.
• Monitor and report on KPIs and metrics aligned to corporate control frameworks.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of risk management principles and the Three Lines Model.
• Proven experience delivering assurance, audit, compliance monitoring or control evaluation activities.
• Ability to assess the effectiveness of governance frameworks, policies, procedures and controls.
• Experience identifying control deficiencies and providing practical recommendations for improvement.
• Strong report writing, analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing abilities.
• Ability to challenge processes, controls and business practices constructively and diplomatically.
• Experience conducting reviews, investigations or evaluations across complex business environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assurance activities simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience within Assurance, Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance or a related controls-focused function.
• Professional training or qualifications in Assurance, Audit, Quality Management or Evaluation, such as:
• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• BSI Lead Auditor / Lead Evaluator
• Risk Management or Governance qualifications
• Strong knowledge of UK Corporate Governance principles and compliance frameworks.

Desirable Experience

• Experience operating within regulated or highly controlled environments.
• Exposure to compliance frameworks such as Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Data Protection, Trade Compliance, Operational Risk or Business Resilience.
• Experience developing and embedding continuous improvement initiatives.
• Background in governance, risk management, compliance or assurance programmes.