Independent Programme Audit & Assurance Lead

East West Railway Company; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution (up to 12%)

36 days annual leave

Volunteer days

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox access

Recognition programme

Advanced learning and development

Job summary

East West Railway Company (EWR) is delivering a major UK infrastructure programme linking Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge. We are seeking a Programme Audit & Assurance Manager to establish a risk-based audit and assurance plan across EWR and its supply chain, providing independent challenge and insight to help leaders manage risks and assure delivery.

You will plan and undertake audits, assurance reviews and supplier assessments, turning findings into actions that improve confidence in

Qualifications

• Experience delivering audits, assurance reviews or similar independent assessments.
• Understanding of health, safety, security, environmental or quality requirements, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret evidence objectively.
• Identify themes, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Rail experience is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering EWR's risk-based audit and assurance programme.
• Leading internal audits, supplier audits and targeted assurance reviews.
• Providing independent assurance over programme controls, governance arrangements and organisational readiness.
• Supporting NISTA reviews and other external assurance activities.
• Coordinating assurance evidence and helping teams prepare for external review.
• Managing assurance findings, observations and action plans through to closure.
• Identifying trends, recurring issues and emerging risks using audit and assurance data.
• Producing clear reports and insight for senior leaders and governance forums.
• Supporting integrated assurance activities by bringing together information from multiple assurance sources.
• Promoting a culture of learning, transparency and continuous improvement across EWR and its supply chain.

Skills

Audit experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Report writing/assurance insights

Collaborative approach

Job description

East West Railway Company (EWR) is delivering a major UK infrastructure programme linking Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge. We are seeking a Programme Audit & Assurance Manager to establish a risk-based audit and assurance plan across EWR and its supply chain, providing independent challenge and insight to help leaders manage risks and assure delivery.

You will plan and undertake audits, assurance reviews and supplier assessments, turning findings into actions that improve confidence in