Senior Audit Lead

Overview

Senior member of the Group Internal Audit (GIA) leadership team. Provide independent insight and assurance across a diverse range of Group businesses, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders while maintaining audit independence and objectivity. Lead impactful audit reviews, influence risk and control improvements, and shape the future of Internal Audit. Some travel across multiple businesses is expected but not more than 30% of the role. This is a permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week) with three days per week in the Skipton office. Closing Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2026.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, risk-focused audits using Agile principles; ensure reviews are completed efficiently, on time, and in line with GIA methodologies and reporting standards.
• Review and oversee audit deliverables; provide coaching, guidance and constructive feedback to colleagues; ensure work meets Internal Audit Standards, regulatory requirements and internal quality expectations.
• Lead the successful delivery of multiple audit assignments; coordinate resources; provide direction to the audit team; empower colleagues to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Present findings, updates and insights to senior management, committees and governance forums as required.
• Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan through ongoing risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, horizon scanning and identification of emerging risks.
• Be responsible for the performance and coaching of GIA team members working on audits for which you are accountable.

What You'll Need

• Strong knowledge of key conduct and operational risks, including Consumer Duty, Operational Resilience, Financial Crime, and Third-Party Risk Management.
• Good understanding of key regulations including FCA requirements (SYSC, DISP, MCOBS, PRIN and Consumer Duty) and GDPR.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels; understanding of Global Internal Audit Standards and risk-based auditing principles.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing colleagues; ability to independently manage multiple complex assignments with minimal supervision.
• Proven experience building credibility with senior stakeholders and providing effective challenge where required.

What's In It For You

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a max of 30 days
• Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
• Flexible working to help balance commitments
• Private medical insurance, health and wellbeing app, volunteering opportunities, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym memberships
• Lifestyle perks such as a Home and Tech voucher usable at John Lewis, Currys, and IKEA