Senior Assurance Lead: Governance, Risk & Quality

Sopra Steria - UK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital services leader in the UK is seeking a Senior Assurance Officer to enhance their assurance framework and lead internal audit programmes. This hybrid role requires weekly office attendance, providing support and guidance on assurance topics. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a good understanding of assurance principles. The position offers a full-time, 12-month FTC with a salary up to £32,000 and a range of benefits including generous annual leave and a health cash plan.

Benefits

25 days annual leave with options

Health cash plan

Death in service life assurance

Pension

Paid volunteering

Paid carers leave

Flexible benefits fund

Qualifications

• Good understanding of assurance principles and frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership and confidence in customer relationships.
• Skilled communicator, able to clearly articulate benefits of assurance.
• Eager to contribute to broader governance work.

Responsibilities

• Lead assurance activities across the organisation, ensuring compliance.
• Clearly communicate the value of assurance.
• Collaborate across teams to enhance risk and quality management.
• Support strategic initiatives related to governance and performance.

Skills

Understanding of assurance principles and frameworks

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Eager to expand experience in risk and quality

Job description

A digital services leader in the UK is seeking a Senior Assurance Officer to enhance their assurance framework and lead internal audit programmes. This hybrid role requires weekly office attendance, providing support and guidance on assurance topics. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a good understanding of assurance principles. The position offers a full-time, 12-month FTC with a salary up to £32,000 and a range of benefits including generous annual leave and a health cash plan.