IT Audit Manager

National Highways; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is seeking an IT Audit Manager to join the Corporate Risk and Assurance division. You will lead a responsive audit function, evaluating risk management, internal control and governance across IT.

The role covers planning, supervising, and delivering audits, with advisory support to the Head of IT Audit. Based in any UK office with some travel to regional offices, you will develop IT audit plans, manage resources and present findings to senior stakeholders including Executive

Qualifications

• CISA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven experience leading IT audit teams and line management.
• Experience developing audit strategies and annual plans.
• Strong report writing and stakeholder communication at board level.
• IT and OT audit experience with knowledge of cyber security and controls.

Responsibilities

• Guide and manage the audit team; plan and deliver the audit programme.
• Review audit documentation from TOR to report; manage actions; ensure quality standards.
• Attend senior meetings; present key findings professionally; act as trusted advisor.
• Build relationships with senior clients and stakeholders on trust.
• Contribute to IT audit plan; set priorities; ensure resources for timely delivery.

Skills

IT audit leadership

Audit planning

Report writing

Communication

IT/OT audit

CSF framework knowledge

Cyber security

Technology risk

Education

CISA or equivalent qualification

Job description

About the job.

National Highways have an excellent opportunity for an IT Audit Manager to join the Corporate Risk and Assurance division within our Business Services Directorate (BSD). As an IT Audit Manager, you will provide a responsive and helpful service to audit clients through a sound and professional evaluation of risk management, internal control and governance arrangements. This service will be delivered through an effective programme of assignments, supporting the Head of IT Audit and responsible for the planning, supervision and delivery of IT internal audits, advisory and other assurance engagements. The IT Audit Manager will also support the Head of IT Audit in the development and implementation of robust systems and processes that lead to high-quality planning, decision making, control and governance across National Highways.

Please note this role can be based from any of our UK offices however; some limited travel to regional offices to attend team meetings will be required.

Contribute to the development of the IT audit plan including determining priorities and ensuring enough resources are available to deliver it in a timely and high-quality manner.

1. Responsible for the guidance and day-to-day management of an effective team of auditors on assignment, planning and delivery of the audit programme.
2. Responsible for the review of all audit documentation from terms of reference through to the audit report and action management. Delivery will meet appropriate quality and professional standards.
3. Attend and present at senior meetings, as required, presenting key audit findings in a professional manner and being a trusted business advisor.
4. Develop and maintain effective relationships with senior clients and stakeholders built on professional trust.
5. Contribute to the development of the IT audit plan including determining priorities and ensuring enough resources are available to deliver it in a timely and high-quality manner.

About you.

1. CISA[LW1] or equivalent professional qualification required.
2. Significant experience leading and developing IT audit teams, including line management. Proven ability to set clear objectives, priorities and expectations to drive high performance and professional development.
3. Proven experience developing audit strategies and annual audit plans, and leading complex, risk-based audit engagements to provide independent assurance over key business and technology risks.
4. Strong report-writing and communication skills, with experience producing clear, concise and impactful audit reports for Executive and Board-level stakeholders[LW2] .
5. Significant IT and Operational Technology (OT) audit experience, with knowledge of technology risk, controls, cyber security, infrastructure, cloud services and enterprise applications. Proven understanding and application of recognised industry frameworks, including COBIT, ITIL and NIST CSF.

About us.

Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership.

Business Services plays a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation and growth of the strategic road network. We provide a wide range of essential services across the organisation, ensuring that all functions run smoothly and effectively. We work behind the scenes to support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and services, ensuring that National Highways meets its commitments to safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Our key areas of focus include procurement, finance, human resources, IT, and strategic planning. We ensure the company operates efficiently, delivers projects on time and within budget, and meets the needs of stakeholders. By offering expert advice, managing resources, and driving operational excellence, we support National Highways in achieving its mission of maintaining and improving the road network across the country.

External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.