Chief Audit and Assurance Executive

King's College London; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in London is seeking a Chief Audit and Assurance Executive to lead internal audit functions and ensure compliance with governance frameworks. The role requires strong leadership and extensive experience in internal audit and risk management. Candidates should possess relevant professional qualifications and a commitment to promoting transparency and accountability within the institution.

Benefits

Competitive and comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and delivering internal audit services.
• Significant leadership experience, ideally in a higher education setting.
• Strong understanding of governance and risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the University's internal audit and assurance functions.
• Develop risk-based internal audit strategies aligned with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure transparency and accountability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Internal audit expertise

Risk management

Compliance knowledge

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Chief Audit and Assurance Executive

Office of the Chairman & University Secretariat

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Location: Strand Campus, Central London / hybrid

King's College London is a world-renowned university founded in 1829 with more than 34,000 students and 12,000 staff across five London campuses. We're committed to creating positive and sustainable change in our local and global communities through outstanding education, impactful research, and genuine service to society. We are proud to be ranked 31st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026) and 36th in the world (Times Higher Education World Rankings 2025).

King's invites applications for the role of Chief Audit and Assurance Executive, a key leadership role responsible for the strategic direction and delivery of the University's internal audit and assurance functions. Reporting to the University Secretary and Director of Assurance, you will develop and deliver effective internal audit and assurance services across the University, with specific reference to the CUC Higher Education Audit Committees Code of Practice, the Board Assurance Framework model, and best practice professional standards. You will work closely with King's senior leadership and the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee to embed a robust Board Assurance Framework and deliver a risk-based internal audit strategy aligned with King's strategic objectives.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of assurance at one of the UK's leading universities, ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. For further information, please visit the job description and to apply, go to the Jobs at King's pages and submit the specified documentation. For an informal conversation, please contact Jamie Surgenor or Rebecca Russell within the King's Search Team at [e-mail] .

The closing date for applications is 17:00hrs on Friday 29th August with final interviews in early October.

• A competitive and comprehensive benefits package
• A competitive and comprehensive benefits package