IT Audit Lead – Risk, Controls & Advisory

National Highways; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways seeks an IT Audit Manager to lead the IT audit function within Corporate Risk and Assurance. You will plan, supervise and deliver IT internal audits, advising on risk, control and governance across the organisation.

You will travel to regional offices, manage a capable audit team, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure high-quality assurance and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• CISA or equivalent professional qualification required.
• Significant experience leading IT audit teams and delivering risk-based audits.
• Proven ability to produce clear, concise audit reports for executives and boards.
• Strong knowledge of technology risk, cyber security, cloud services and OT/IT controls.
• Experience developing audit strategies and annual audit plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the IT audit plan and allocate resources efficiently.
• Supervise and develop an effective team of auditors on assignments.
• Review audit documentation from terms of reference to final reports.
• Present key audit findings at senior meetings and boards.
• Foster trusted relationships with senior clients and stakeholders.

Skills

IT Audit

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Team leadership

Education

CISA or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

COBIT

ITIL

NIST CSF

Job description

National Highways seeks an IT Audit Manager to lead the IT audit function within Corporate Risk and Assurance. You will plan, supervise and deliver IT internal audits, advising on risk, control and governance across the organisation.

You will travel to regional offices, manage a capable audit team, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure high-quality assurance and proactive risk management.