Group Internal Audit Manager

MAG (Airports Group); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private medical scheme

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

Volunteering days

Free VirtualGP service

Care Concierge service

Job summary

A major airport operator in the UK is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to assist the Group Head of Internal Audit in overseeing a risk-based audit program. The role involves managing a team and ensuring high-quality audits focused on technology and data strategies in compliance with regulations. Successful candidates will be qualified accountants with a strong background in internal audit and excellent leadership skills. The position supports continuous improvement and engages with senior stakeholders, contributing to the strategic objectives of the organization.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in auditing.
• Minimum of one year in an audit management position.
• Strong technical knowledge of internal audit in IT.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Group Head of Internal Audit in delivering audit programmes.
• Manage up to four internal audit team members.
• Develop the audit and assurance programme for technology and data.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Data analytics tools

Technical knowledge of internal audit

Influencing skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)

Internal Audit qualification (CIIA)

Certified Information Systems Auditor

Job description

• Flexible/Hybrid working for a better work/life balance.
• We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds

Manchester Airport Group:

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate. Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Bonus scheme
• Private medical scheme
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free VirtualGP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service.

The Role

Responsible for assisting the Group Head of Internal Audit in delivering a rolling, risk‑based audit programme and associated reporting, ensuring the Audit Committee, ExCo and SLT have an accurate and current view of MAG’s risk and control framework. This includes deputising for the Head of Internal Audit when required. The role also manages up to four Internal Audit team members to deliver audits on time and to the required standards in line with Global Internal Audit Standards, producing high‑quality, value‑adding reports for ExCo and SLT. As Internal Audit Manager for Technology and Data, you will use your technology audit experience, data analytics expertise and professional audit qualification to develop and manage the audit and assurance programme for all aspects of technology and information security, with a strong focus on cyber and information security legislation, controls and best practice.

A key part of the role is to lead, develop and embed a Technology and Data Strategy for the Internal Audit function, ensuring alignment with the wider Group Internal Audit Strategy and Internal Audit Standards. You will support the Head of Internal Audit in producing high‑quality Board packs for Airport/Divisional Boards, CEO/ExCo/SLT meetings and the Audit Committee, while also contributing to continuous improvement across the Internal Audit team and supporting External Quality Assurance Assessments. In addition to managing audit staff, you may also lead high‑profile audits, undertake specialised audit work, or support relevant investigations.

What will make you successful in this role?

You will be a qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA), Internal Audit professional (CIIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor with significant post‑qualification experience, including a minimum of one year in an audit management position. You’ll be a subject‑matter expert with strong technical knowledge of internal audit and its application within IT, able to support colleagues across both audit and risk functions. You’ll be an effective communicator capable of building credibility and influencing colleagues at all levels, from operational teams to SLT and ExCo, while driving meaningful improvements in processes and controls.

You’ll have experience in auditing technology compliance, IT strategy and major technology change programmes, as well as the ability to deliver impactful presentations to senior stakeholders and governance forums. You’ll demonstrate strong influencing skills, produce high‑quality and insightful reports, and work effectively under pressure while setting high standards for themselves and their team. You will be a visible, approachable leader with strong delegation skills, committed to continuous professional development and capable of motivating others to achieve departmental objectives. Experience with data analytics tools is also desirable.