Head of Assurance and Internal Audit
Posted 6 days ago by Tria Recruitment
£800 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
Basingstoke, UK
Summary: The Head of Assurance & Internal Audit role is a contract position focused on driving risk management and assurance within a complex organization. The successful candidate will lead the Internal Audit function, shaping the enterprise-wide assurance framework to ensure compliance and effective risk management. This position requires strong technical expertise and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. The role is initially for 6 months and classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and maintain the organisation's assurance architecture and standards across the three lines of defence.
- Lead creation of assurance maps, identify gaps, and support remediation efforts.
- Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan that delivers insight and value.
- Ensure internal audit provides independent assurance on significant risks and supports organisational objectives.
- Build transparent governance processes and mature internal audit methodology.
- Foster constructive relationships while maintaining independence and professional scepticism.
- Manage and develop the Assurance & Internal Audit team, promoting high performance and continuous improvement.
- Allocate resources effectively and oversee systems, processes, and policies for reliable service delivery.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in assurance, internal audit, and governance leadership.
- Strong understanding of risk-based auditing and assurance mapping.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven experience working in regulated environments.
- Knowledge of frameworks such as COSO.
- Ability to implement frameworks and deliver organisational value.
Salary (Rate): £800 per day
City: Basingstoke
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Contract - Head of Assurance & Internal Audit (Inside IR35)
Rate - Competitive/negotiable
Length - Initially 6 months
We are seeking an experienced leader to drive risk management and assurance across a complex organisation. This pivotal role will shape and maintain the enterprise-wide assurance framework, ensuring robust controls and governance that support strategic objectives and regulatory compliance.
You will lead the Internal Audit function and work closely with senior stakeholders to embed a culture of risk awareness and proactive mitigation. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise in risk and assurance with the ability to influence at all levels, delivering confidence that risks are managed effectively and organisational resilience is strengthened.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and maintain the organisation's assurance architecture and standards across the three lines of defence.
- Lead creation of assurance maps, identify gaps, and support remediation efforts.
- Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan that delivers insight and value.
- Ensure internal audit provides independent assurance on significant risks and supports organisational objectives.
- Build transparent governance processes and mature internal audit methodology.
- Foster constructive relationships while maintaining independence and professional scepticism.
Leadership Accountabilities
- Manage and develop the Assurance & Internal Audit team, promoting high performance and continuous improvement.
- Allocate resources effectively and oversee systems, processes, and policies for reliable service delivery.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in assurance, internal audit, and governance leadership.
- Strong understanding of risk-based auditing and assurance mapping.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven experience working in regulate environments
- Knowledge of frameworks such as COSO
- Ability to implement frameworks and deliver organisational value.
If this sounds like a suitable role, please apply today!