Senior IT Auditor

Astrum Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research foundation in London is looking for a Senior Technology Internal Auditor to join their mission-driven team. This role involves executing IT audits, assessing IT risks, and offering recommendations to improve controls. Candidates should have a strong audit background and familiarity with IT control frameworks. The position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 plus bonuses and benefits, facilitating a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering IT audits, either in-house or from a consultancy background.
• Experience in cloud platforms, SaaS solutions, and cyber security.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end IT audits and report findings.
• Perform detailed risk-based audits covering IT operations.
• Draft clear audit findings and monitor progress on actions.

Skills

Delivering IT audits

Knowledge of IT control frameworks aligned to SOX

Cloud platforms

SaaS solutions

Cyber security

Data warehousing

Communicating with stakeholders

Data-driven auditing

Education

Professional qualification such as CISA, CRISC, CISM or CISSP

Job description

Job Description

Senior Technology Internal Auditor

Hybrid / London office based

Salary c.£65,000 + bonus + benefits

Astrum Search is delighted to be partnering with one of the UK’s most respected research foundations to recruit a Senior IT Internal Auditor.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation making a global impact in science, health, and research.

You’ll play a critical role in delivering the annual technology audit plan, providing independent assurance over key risks and controls across the companies digital and technology landscape. Your work will support the Board and senior leadership in their commitment to robust governance and technological excellence.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end IT audits across the companies technology environment – from planning through to reporting.
• Perform detailed risk-based audits covering IT operations and financial systems.
• Identify and evaluate key technology risks and develop practical recommendations to strengthen controls.
• Draft clear and concise audit findings and monitor progress against agreed actions.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, offering guidance and constructive challenge.
• Support non-audit activities such as committee reporting, KPI monitoring, and methodology development.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering IT audits, either in-house or from a consultancy background.
• Knowledge of IT control frameworks aligned to SOX and risk management principles.
• Experience in areas such as cloud platforms, SaaS solutions, cyber security, data warehousing, and third-party management.
• Familiarity with data-driven auditing and analytics tools is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Professional qualification such as CISA, CRISC, CISM or CISSP preferred.

If you’re looking to combine your audit expertise with meaningful purpose, this role offers the chance to make a real difference in a globally respected organisation.