Internal Audit Lead - Hybrid London, Risk & Controls

Great British Energy Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail in London offers a hybrid Internal Audit Lead role with three days in the office per week and potential travel to other locations for audits. You will plan and execute audit engagements, evaluating governance, risk management and control frameworks while delivering evidence-based recommendations to enhance operational effectiveness.

The role requires independent work, strong stakeholder engagement across levels, and delivering clear audit reports within a dynamic corporate audit

Qualifications

• Extensive experience operating at Internal Audit Lead level.
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Proven ability to independently manage and deliver audit assignments.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Experience using audit management systems and data analytics tools would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver internal audit assignments from planning through to reporting and follow-up.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Identify risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare clear, concise, and evidence-based audit reports and recommendations.
• Engage with stakeholders across the business to understand processes, risks, and controls.
• Support the delivery of the annual audit plan.
• Monitor, review and close audit actions and recommendations as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit function.

Skills

Internal Audit Lead

Governance & Risk Management

Control Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Analytical & Investigative

Report Writing

Data Analytics

Excel & Reporting Tools

Tools

Audit management system

Data analytics tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Network Rail in London offers a hybrid Internal Audit Lead role with three days in the office per week and potential travel to other locations for audits. You will plan and execute audit engagements, evaluating governance, risk management and control frameworks while delivering evidence-based recommendations to enhance operational effectiveness.

The role requires independent work, strong stakeholder engagement across levels, and delivering clear audit reports within a dynamic corporate audit