Senior IT Audit & Risk Assurance Lead

National Highways; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is seeking an IT Audit Manager to lead the Corporate Risk and Assurance IT audit function. You will plan, supervise and deliver IT internal audits, advisory engagements and assurance reviews across the business, ensuring robust controls and governance.

You will manage a team of auditors, develop audit plans with resource allocation, and present findings to executive stakeholders. Travel to regional offices may be required.

Qualifications

• CISA or equivalent qualification is required.
• Experience leading IT audit teams and setting objectives.
• Proven ability to develop audit strategies and annual plans.
• Strong report-writing skills for exec/board level.
• Knowledge of COBIT, ITIL and NIST CSF frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of auditors on assignments.
• Review audit documentation from terms of reference to report.
• Present audit findings to senior meetings and advise business.
• Build relationships with senior clients and stakeholders.
• Develop IT audit plan priorities and resource planning.

Skills

IT audit leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Audit planning

Report writing

Risk management

Education

CISA or equivalent

Tools

COBIT

ITIL

NIST CSF

Job description

National Highways is seeking an IT Audit Manager to lead the Corporate Risk and Assurance IT audit function. You will plan, supervise and deliver IT internal audits, advisory engagements and assurance reviews across the business, ensuring robust controls and governance.

You will manage a team of auditors, develop audit plans with resource allocation, and present findings to executive stakeholders. Travel to regional offices may be required.