Head of Audit: Operations & Technology Strategy

Coventry Building Society; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building society in the UK seeks a Head of Audit to lead the Internal Audit function, providing independent assurance and valuable insights to senior stakeholders. The candidate must have strong internal/external audit management experience, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of audit standards. This role offers hybrid work flexibility with at least 2 days a month on-site and benefits including a discretionary bonus and medical insurance.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Personal pension with matched contributions

Life assurance

Company car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Significant experience in audit management with strategic focus.
• Ability to develop innovative assurance approaches.
• Exceptional skills in preparing audit reports for senior governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent assurance and advice to Group Board Audit Committee.
• Lead the delivery of approximately half of the Internal Audit Plan.
• Oversee audit engagements focusing on Operations and Technology.

Skills

Internal/External audit management experience

Leadership capabilities

Stakeholder management experience

Knowledge of internal audit standards

Experience in managing and developing colleagues

Education

Chartered Internal Audit qualification

IT Audit (CISA) qualification

Accounting (ACA/ACCA) qualification

Job description

A leading building society in the UK seeks a Head of Audit to lead the Internal Audit function, providing independent assurance and valuable insights to senior stakeholders. The candidate must have strong internal/external audit management experience, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of audit standards. This role offers hybrid work flexibility with at least 2 days a month on-site and benefits including a discretionary bonus and medical insurance.