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Head of Audit & Assurance

Recruiter
BBC
Location
Birmingham or London, UK
Salary
Competitive salary & benefits
Closing date
7 Feb 2025
Reference
MPCNJN -122024-6611284

Job Details

Head of Audit & Assurance
West Midlands, Permanent

  • Opportunity be part of a high performing Internal Audit function
  • One of the most visible brands globally

About Our Client

The organisation is one of the most prominent and respected news and media brands globally. Employing over 20,000 individuals, with revenues of £5bn, it is renowned for its commitment to public service and its significant contribution to the broadcasting industry.

Job Description

Reporting into the Director of Audit & Assurance, this is a fantastic opportunity where you will be able to help shape the future of a well established function. 

Strategic Leadership

  • Thorough understanding and experience of organisational priorities, the wider risk and regulatory environment along with expert knowledge of best practice in audit and assurance.
  • Specific accountability for the component A&A strategy and end to end activity for a large part of the BBC - e.g. Commercial; Digital/ Technology/ Transformation; or Public Service.

Stakeholder Management

  • Use expert knowledge and experience to guide and influence senior management on assurance priorities and outcomes.
  • Responsible for maintaining effective and collaborative A&A relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leaders, across the BBC.
  • Represent the assurance function at senior governance forums e.g. Divisional Risk Committee, Operations Committees or similar, and Steering Groups.
  • Be viewed as a credible and trusted expert and a point of first contact on assurance matters that senior stakeholders can turn too.

Delivery

  • Lead a large portfolio of audits to agreed performance standards, allocating and directing resource as appropriate and using insight and knowledge to provide timely and impactful assurance.
  • Take a "hands on" approach for the execution of sensitive or critical pieces of assurance.
  • Be a deep expert in aspects of audit and assurance, bringing to the BBC leading industry and technical practices.
  • Support the delivery of the A&A objectives by working collaboratively with the Director of Audit & Assurance and other members of A&A/QRA.
  • Monitor and performance manage co-source audit providers. Lead and manage co-source staff as appropriate. 
  • Manage co-source and inhouse budgets effectively.

Management

  • Manage and mentor a team of Internal Audit & Assurance professionals. 
  • Use experience to create a culture of high performance, value for money and respect.
  • Role model positive behaviours.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Audit & Assurance should have:

Qualifications: Relevant professional qualification e.g. ACA, CIMA, IIA, CISA

Leadership Experience: demonstrable success in a senior leadership role within Internal Audit in a large organisation or major accountancy firm.

Technical skills: significant experience as an internal audit practitioner, conducting and managing a broad range of audits and assurance activity. Likely 15+ years minimum post qual. experience. 

Our client is also looking for candidates who have a deep level of experience of technology, product and cyber audit for one of the roles.

Sector Experience: TMT, regulated industry or advisory sector preferred.

Personal: Demonstrable flexibility and willingness to travel within UK (c 10 - 20%) and International (c 5- 10%)

Location: Must live in reasonable commuting distance of London or Birmingham

Flexible working Context: Agile contract, work. The work will require an on-site presence on a frequent basis and permits working from home. We support flexible working arrangements upon request.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary on offer.
  • An opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a reputable organisation.
  • A supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
  • A unique chance to contribute to the future growth of this company.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, hybrid working and flexibility on offer.


This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented Head of Audit & Assurance, who is committed to playing a key part to the growth of this successful team. If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply. All 3rd party applications will be forwarded onto Michael Page.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCNJN -122024-6611284Z
Closing Date: 07/02/2025

Company

We are the world’s leading public service broadcaster. We produce programmes and services that inform, educate and entertain, and deliver for all audiences across TV, radio, iPlayer, Sounds, News, Sport and a whole lot more.

Every day we provide a unique, world-class portfolio of national and regional TV and radio, award-winning digital services and BBC World Services across 40 languages. The UK public choose the BBC 260 million times a day, and the BBC now reaches a record global audience of 492 million people.

As the world’s largest and longest-standing public service broadcaster, we have a unique role that informs culture and democracy in the UK and overseas. 

Attracting and retaining the very best talent is at the heart of delivering for our audiences.

Mindset matters. We look for positive people who live our Values and ensure our culture remains inclusive and full of opportunity.  

We value difference. People who are self-aware, enthusiastic and who deliver world-class content and operational excellence. 

We look for potential over polish and give you the opportunity to put your transferable strengths and experience to work in different ways.

Company info
Location
London
United Kingdom

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