Head Of Audit And Risk

Investigo; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Head of Audit and Risk based in Birmingham. This role involves leading internal audit, risk management, and HSE practices. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in audit leadership and team management, along with strong communication and stakeholder skills. This position offers hybrid working, requiring one day a month on-site.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading Internal Audit and Risk functions.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of audit methodologies, planning, and reporting.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders, including Boards or Audit Committees.
• Expertise in embedding risk frameworks and driving HSE compliance.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the annual Internal Audit plan.
• Provide expert advisory support to executive leadership.
• Design and embed an effective Enterprise Risk Management framework.
• Ensure compliance across Health & Safety and Environmental areas.
• Build and develop a high-performing team.
• Translate insight into action for resilience and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leading Internal Audit functions

Team management

Audit methodologies

Stakeholder management

Risk frameworks

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

Head of Audit and Risk

Location: Birmingham Based - Hybrid working - 1 day a month on site

Salary: Up to £85,000

We're looking for a Head of Audit and Risk to lead with insight and impact, embedding best practices that support strong governance, operational resilience, and continuous improvement.

As Head of Audit and Risk, you'll lead the delivery of internal audit, risk management, and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) practices. You'll provide trusted assurance to senior leadership and the Board, while driving improvement and enabling informed, confident decision-making across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the annual Internal Audit plan, overseeing scoping, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Provide expert advisory support to executive leadership on controls, risk, and compliance.
• Design and embed an effective Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across Health & Safety and Environmental areas.
• Build and develop a high-performing team with a clear focus on accountability and growth.
• Translate insight into action enabling resilience, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with senior leaders across all areas of the business, building strong relationships and becoming a valued partner in decision-making.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven track record leading Internal Audit and Risk functions.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of audit methodologies, planning, and reporting.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders, including Boards or Audit Committees.
• Expertise in embedding risk frameworks and driving HSE compliance.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

If you're interested and looking for your next role, please apply with a copy of your CV or email (url removed)