Head of Internal Audit, Risk & Assurance

Raab-Karcher Baustoffhandel; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Hybrid working – 4 days Coventry, 1 Wf

Discretionary bonus

Retirement savings plan

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

STARK Building Materials UK is seeking a Head of Internal Audit, Risk and Assurance to strengthen the UK's control environment. The role combines hands-on controls with leadership of a newly consolidated team of about 14 colleagues across a 500-branch network.

You will establish credibility, structure and operating models for assurance, compliance and stock loss. Close collaboration with Operations, Finance and Supply Chain will be essential to deliver tangible improvements and stronger

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Internal Audit, Internal Controls or Assurance within a multi-site environment.
• Strong ability to map processes, evaluate controls and conduct risk assessments across functions.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead teams through change.
• Experience with governance, risk and compliance platforms and data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead for Internal Controls & Risk in the UK, aligning with group standards.
• Lead UK process and control mapping and translate requirements into practical controls.
• Own the Impero environment: configuration, maintenance and user support.
• Provide actionable reporting to senior leadership on trends, root causes and actions.
• Lead risk assessments, control reviews and testing to ensure durable controls.

Skills

Internal Audit

Internal Controls

Risk Management

Process Mapping

Stakeholder Influence

Impero Platform

Audit & Assurance Mindset

Education

Professional qualification (CIA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Impero

Job description

STARK Building Materials UK is seeking a Head of Internal Audit, Risk and Assurance to strengthen the UK's control environment. The role combines hands-on controls with leadership of a newly consolidated team of about 14 colleagues across a 500-branch network.

You will establish credibility, structure and operating models for assurance, compliance and stock loss. Close collaboration with Operations, Finance and Supply Chain will be essential to deliver tangible improvements and stronger