GRC Services Manager — Public Sector Audit & Risk

KPMG Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG is seeking an experienced professional to lead internal audit engagements within its public sector advisory practice in the UK. You will manage delivery from planning through reporting, collaborating with senior client stakeholders and coordinating team efforts to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role involves working across client sites and in the office, with flexible arrangements aligned to client and team needs, and opportunities to contribute to business development and portfolio

Qualifications

• Experience leading internal audit engagements for external clients.
• Delivery from planning to reporting with assurance and controls.
• Manager-level responsibility including budgets and client relationships.
• Proven ability to coach and develop team members.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders.
• Track record in managing multiple concurrent engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of internal audit and grants assurance engagements from planning to delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and discuss findings.
• Manage multiple assignments, priorities, deadlines, and changing requirements.
• Oversee engagement teams, review work, and coach colleagues.
• Present findings to senior client relationships, produce Audit Committee papers.
• Turn findings into clear, proportionate recommendations.
• Maintain client accounts and explore opportunities to improve service.
• Contribute to business development and growing the public sector portfolio.
• Collaborate across the wider practice for a high-quality client experience.

Skills

Internal audit leadership

Client management

Stakeholder communication

Coaching

Education

Professional internal audit qualification (IIA/CCAB)

Job description

KPMG is seeking an experienced professional to lead internal audit engagements within its public sector advisory practice in the UK. You will manage delivery from planning through reporting, collaborating with senior client stakeholders and coordinating team efforts to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role involves working across client sites and in the office, with flexible arrangements aligned to client and team needs, and opportunities to contribute to business development and portfolio