Head of Internal Controls, Risk & Assurance (Hybrid)

STARK Building Materials UK; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 4 days in Coventry + 1W

Discretionary bonus

Retirement savings plan

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Health & wellbeing services

Job summary

STARK Building Materials UK is seeking a Head of Internal Audit, Risk and Assurance to establish the credibility and operating model of the function across the UK. You will lead controls, risk management, compliance and stock loss activities, partnering with Operations, Finance and Supply Chain.

You will shape a unified, high-performing team of ~14, delivering robust assurance across a 500-branch network, driving improvements and strengthening the control environment for the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Management or Assurance in a complex multi-site environment.
• Hands-on experience with process reviews, process mapping, control evaluations and risk assessments across finance, operations and support functions.
• Ability to identify key risks and design practical, value-adding controls balancing assurance with operational realities.
• Strong audit mindset, translating findings into practical business improvements and reporting to senior leadership.
• Experience working with governance platforms and central governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK Internal Controls & Risk, ensuring effective, compliant operation aligned with Group standards.
• Own UK process and control mapping, translate requirements into practical controls.
• Oversee Impero configuration, maintenance, evidence gathering and remediation.
• Provide actionable reporting to senior leadership on trends, risks and actions.
• Lead risk assessments, control reviews and testing with cross-functional teams.
• Develop Branch Compliance and Assurance teams into a unified function with clear governance.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Controls design

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Process mapping

Data analytics

Communication

Education

CIA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Impero

Job description

STARK Building Materials UK is seeking a Head of Internal Audit, Risk and Assurance to establish the credibility and operating model of the function across the UK. You will lead controls, risk management, compliance and stock loss activities, partnering with Operations, Finance and Supply Chain.

You will shape a unified, high-performing team of ~14, delivering robust assurance across a 500-branch network, driving improvements and strengthening the control environment for the business.