Hands-On Audit Programme Manager — Hybrid, 6-Month FTC

Barclay Simpson; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclay Simpson is seeking an Audit Programme Manager for a hands-on, six-month fixed-term contract. The role oversees the day-to-day delivery of an established audit programme and works with an outsourced audit provider and the organisation’s members.

Ideal candidates will have experience in audit, assurance or compliance programmes, strong organisational and stakeholder-management skills, and a proactive, autonomous approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in audit, assurance, compliance or operational review programme.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder-management skills.
• Hands-on approach with attention to detail.
• Proficient in managing spreadsheets, trackers and programme administration.
• Able to work autonomously and start quickly.
• Automotive/vehicle sector experience is a plus but not required.
• Available to start immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of the current audit programme.
• Monitor outsourced audit provider against schedules, volumes and deliverables.
• Review audit outputs and communicate findings to members.
• Manage member queries and follow-up actions, including sensitive issues.
• Maintain programme trackers, spreadsheets and records.
• Support committee meetings with coordination, minutes and action tracking.
• Liaise with members, suppliers and internal stakeholders to run the programme effectively.

Skills

Audit Programme Management

Stakeholder Management

Organisational Skills

Hands-on Approach

Autonomy

Data & Spreadsheet Handling

Tools

Excel

Job description

Barclay Simpson is seeking an Audit Programme Manager for a hands-on, six-month fixed-term contract. The role oversees the day-to-day delivery of an established audit programme and works with an outsourced audit provider and the organisation’s members.

Ideal candidates will have experience in audit, assurance or compliance programmes, strong organisational and stakeholder-management skills, and a proactive, autonomous approach.