IT Audit Manager
Posted 2 days ago by Russell Tobin
£650 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The IT Audit Manager role is a long-term contract position within a leading global engineering and technology organization, focusing on enhancing IT risk management and internal controls. Based in Derby, the role involves delivering high-quality IT audits and providing insights to improve governance frameworks. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels in a complex international environment. The contract is expected to last until the end of 2026, with a possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver IT audits in line with the audit plan, focusing on risk management and control effectiveness
- Provide expert insight on IT risks and internal controls, constructively challenging existing processes
- Develop and present recommendations to improve control frameworks and drive best practice
- Promote transparency, governance, and strong assurance across the organisation
- Identify opportunities to enhance management information and share best practices across business units
Key Skills:
- +10 years of experience in IT audit, IT risk management, or internal controls
- Professional certification such as CISA, CISSP or similar is desirable
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Resilient, proactive, and confident in working within complex, global environments
Salary (Rate): £650 daily
City: Derby
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
IT Audit Manager – Contract | Hybrid (Derby) | Long-term Assignment
We are partnering with a leading global engineering and technology organisation, headquartered in the UK and recognised worldwide for designing, manufacturing, and servicing advanced power systems across the aviation, defence, and energy sectors, to appoint an IT Audit Manager to join their Internal Audit team based in Derby. This is a long-term contract opportunity (initially through to the end of 2026, with strong likelihood of extension) within a complex, fast-paced, and truly international environment.
The Role
This is a key position within the Internal Audit function, supporting the organisation in strengthening its IT risk management, internal controls, and governance framework . Reporting to the Head of IT Internal Audit, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality IT audits across a global business, providing insight and challenge to improve the effectiveness of controls and support ongoing transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver IT audits in line with the audit plan, focusing on risk management and control effectiveness
- Provide expert insight on IT risks and internal controls, constructively challenging existing processes
- Develop and present recommendations to improve control frameworks and drive best practice
- Promote transparency, governance, and strong assurance across the organisation
- Identify opportunities to enhance management information and share best practices across business units
About You
- +10 years of experience in IT audit, IT risk management, or internal controls
- Professional certification such as CISA, CISSP or similar is desirable
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Resilient, proactive, and confident in working within complex, global environments
What's on offer
- Hybrid: 3 days per week on-site in Derby - On-site presence may increase during peak periods
- 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Occasional international travel may be required
- Umbrella: up to £650 per day
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing audit function within a globally recognised organisation, where you will have real impact on governance, risk, and control across an international footprint. If you’d like to learn more, please APPLY NOW