Head of Internal Controls, Risk & Assurance

STARK Group; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonus

Retirement savings plan

Life assurance

Job summary

STARK Building Materials UK seeks a strategic Head of Internal Audit, Risk and Assurance to lead the UK control environment. You will shape the function, map processes, evaluate controls and drive improvements across a 500-branch network, reporting to senior leadership.

You will build a consolidated team of ~14 professionals, partner with Operations, Finance and Supply Chain, and advance the assurance program while aligning with STARK Group standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit, risk and controls in a multi-site or multi-functional setup.
• Ability to map processes and design practical controls balancing assurance with operations.
• Proven ability to translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Strong governance, risk and compliance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK Internal Controls & Risk, ensuring effective controls and governance.
• Map UK processes, translate Group requirements into practical controls.
• Own the Impero environment, configuration and admin.
• Provide reporting on trends, risks and actions to senior leadership.
• Lead risk assessments, control reviews and remediation activity.
• Develop Branch Compliance and Assurance teams within the function.
• Design risk-based assurance programs for the UK network.
• Engage with branches to ensure awareness and escalation channels.
• Drive improvements in stock management, inventory controls and branch performance.
• Oversee stock loss investigations and root cause analysis.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Process mapping

Control evaluation

Stakeholder influence

Team leadership

Communication to leadership

Education

CIA/ACCA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Impero

Job description

STARK Building Materials UK seeks a strategic Head of Internal Audit, Risk and Assurance to lead the UK control environment. You will shape the function, map processes, evaluate controls and drive improvements across a 500-branch network, reporting to senior leadership.

You will build a consolidated team of ~14 professionals, partner with Operations, Finance and Supply Chain, and advance the assurance program while aligning with STARK Group standards.