Internal Audit Manager - Data-Driven Assurance Lead

John Lewis plc; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

John Lewis Partnership is seeking a qualified internal auditor for a 12-month secondment to join the Internal Audit and Risk Team in London. You will lead audits, deliver clear reports, and advise senior stakeholders on risk and controls.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern, with time in the London office and at other Partnership locations. Salary ranges £64,000–£94,000, with a fixed-term contract through January 2028.

Qualifications

• Experience managing internal audit engagements.
• Ability to interpret multiple pieces of information and form a viewpoint.
• Experience building and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Hold relevant qualifications aligned to a specialism (e.g., CPA/CISA/MSP).

Responsibilities

• Lead on delivery of internal audits with high-quality reports.
• Provide day-to-day assignment management and coaching.
• Demonstrate independence of mind and professional scepticism.
• Engage stakeholders to align audit work with change priorities.
• Work with Risk Management and Central Compliance on assurance.
• Drive use of AI, data analytics and automated testing.
• Support improvements to Internal Audit practices and documentation.

Skills

Internal audit management

Stakeholder management

Professional scepticism

Professional accountancy qualification

CISA

COBIT

ITIL

PRINCE2

MSP

Job description

John Lewis Partnership is seeking a qualified internal auditor for a 12-month secondment to join the Internal Audit and Risk Team in London. You will lead audits, deliver clear reports, and advise senior stakeholders on risk and controls.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern, with time in the London office and at other Partnership locations. Salary ranges £64,000–£94,000, with a fixed-term contract through January 2028.