Remote Technical & Programme Assurance Lead

Akkodis; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis seeks a Technical / Programme Assurance Lead to own first-line assurance within a national programme. You will coordinate second/third-line activities, apply modelling/ data assurance, and align with strategy to drive governance and delivery. The role is remote UK with occasional travel to Midlands offices.

Key requirements include strong analytical and leadership skills, ability to engage senior stakeholders, and proven experience in assurance, audit and risk management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading assurance management, programme management, audit and risk management.
• Technical experience in assurance for modelling.
• Strong understanding of programme and project delivery frameworks.
• Experience applying Green Book guidance.
• Strong analytical, written reporting and communication skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading large-scale business assurance activities.
• Independent and collaborative working style.
• Identifying readiness gaps and risks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver assurance activities across programmes.
• Coordinate third-party assurance.
• Oversee programme deliverables and project assurance.
• Ensure governance, controls and change management.
• Report findings and engage stakeholders.
• Support business readiness and risk mitigation.

Skills

Assurance management

Programme management

Audit & risk

Technical modelling

Green Book

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Data handling

Report writing

Job description

Akkodis seeks a Technical / Programme Assurance Lead to own first-line assurance within a national programme. You will coordinate second/third-line activities, apply modelling/ data assurance, and align with strategy to drive governance and delivery. The role is remote UK with occasional travel to Midlands offices.

Key requirements include strong analytical and leadership skills, ability to engage senior stakeholders, and proven experience in assurance, audit and risk management.