The Senior Audit Manager plays a critical role in delivering the annual Internal Audit Plan and assurance agenda, providing independent insight and assurance to the Group Board Audit Committee and Executive Committee. With extensive expertise in information technology and information security, they shape and enhance the audit approach and methodology, ensuring robust assessment of the Group's technology landscape. The role also contributes directly to assurance over complex and high‑priority technology change initiatives, helping to safeguard the organisation's most critical operations.
Accountable for leading audit activity directly related to the Group's technology and information security functions, the role requires expert insight, constructive challenge, and clear reporting on risk management and control effectiveness. Working closely with senior stakeholders, including the Chief Information and Digital Officer and her leadership team, the Senior Manager influences decision‑making by recommending actions to strengthen the overall control environment. By building strong relationships across the Group, they will promote a culture of effective risk management, continuous improvement, and informed decision‑making, ensuring risks are appropriately identified, managed, and mitigated. As a key member of the Internal Audit senior leadership team, the role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery. Supporting the development of Internal Audit team activities, they will ensure high‑quality outputs, foster collaboration, and support the continuous evolution of the function. Through strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset, they will drive improvements in the audit experience while maintaining a clear focus on organisational priorities. Their ability to think broadly, challenge constructively, and act with autonomy ensures the Internal Audit function remains effective, forward‑looking, and aligned to the Group's strategic objectives.
We operate on a team‑led hybrid approach with at least 1 day a week in the Coventry or Manchester office.
For this role you’ll need to have:
We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we’ll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role.
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