Interim Senior IT Audit & Compliance Lead

Interim Senior IT Audit & Compliance Lead

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London Area, United Kingdom
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Auditing Audit Management Budgeting Corporate Governance Of Information Technology Data Centers Embedding External Auditing Information Technology Audits Management Management Systems Risk Management Stakeholder Management

Summary: The role of Interim Senior IT Audit & Compliance Lead involves overseeing group-wide audit, assurance, and certification activities for a leading infrastructure company. This position requires ensuring compliance with key global standards such as SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO certifications while managing integrated management systems across international operations. The individual will lead audit programs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and act as the primary contact for external assessors and stakeholders. The contract duration is expected to be between 6 to 12 months.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the Group Audit Programme, preparing multidisciplinary teams for internal and external audits across multiple sites and regions.
  • Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 50001, 23001 and SOC 2 Type 2 standards, ensuring all accreditations remain active and audit-ready.
  • Develop and enhance the integrated management systems across the business, embedding best practice in data centre operations, governance, and risk management.
  • Drive the creation, assignment, and closure of audit improvement plans following internal and external reviews.
  • Partner with cross-functional global teams to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Act as the key point of contact for external assessors, accreditation bodies, and senior stakeholders.
  • Oversee the audit budget and ensure effective allocation of external consultancy and auditing resources.

Key Skills:

  • Lead Auditor qualification with demonstrable experience managing integrated audit programmes across multiple ISO standards and SOC 2 frameworks.
  • Strong background in infrastructure heavy environments.
  • Track record in business assurance, quality management, or IT governance at group or global level.
  • Hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and improving integrated management systems.
  • Familiarity with Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – capable of influencing at senior leadership level.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

6-12 month contract Pearse Professionals are partnering with a leading infrastructure seeking an interim Senior Audit Manager / IT Compliance Lead to drive group-wide audit, assurance and certification activity across international operations. This individual will lead the company’s integrated management systems, ensuring continued compliance with key global standards — SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and ISO 50001, alongside related frameworks covering quality, safety and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Group Audit Programme, preparing multidisciplinary teams for internal and external audits across multiple sites and regions.
  • Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 50001, 23001 and SOC 2 Type 2 standards, ensuring all accreditations remain active and audit-ready.
  • Develop and enhance the integrated management systems across the business, embedding best practice in data centre operations, governance, and risk management.
  • Drive the creation, assignment, and closure of audit improvement plans following internal and external reviews.
  • Partner with cross-functional global teams to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Act as the key point of contact for external assessors, accreditation bodies, and senior stakeholders.
  • Oversee the audit budget and ensure effective allocation of external consultancy and auditing resources.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Lead Auditor qualification with demonstrable experience managing integrated audit programmes across multiple ISO standards and SOC 2 frameworks.
  • Strong background in infrastructure heavy environments.
  • Track record in business assurance, quality management, or IT governance at group or global level.
  • Hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and improving integrated management systems.
  • Familiarity with Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – capable of influencing at senior leadership level.
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