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IT Audit and Cyber Assurance Lead

England Permanent Remote View Job Description
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the Digital and Cyber Assurance services and build a strategic offering that meets the evolving needs of the sector. The role offers significant potential for progression into a director position, with the opportunity to shape the business, grow the team, and expand our reach.
  • Work Closely with the Execs to Grow Market Share
  • Remote working, Excellent Nenefits & Progression

About Our Client

The client are a specialist provider of internal audit, risk and assurance services in the United Kingdom

Job Description

The IT Audit and Cyber Assurance Lead will be responsible for;

  • Leading and delivering high-quality digital and cyber assurance and consultancy services to our existing clients.
  • Developing a strategic vision for the digital and cyber offering, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.
  • Working closely with universities and key stakeholders to understand their digital and cyber risks, providing insightful and practical recommendations.
  • Overseeing and expanding the team, ensuring expertise in emerging technologies and cyber threats.
  • Engaging with sector-wide initiatives, contributing to thought leadership, and building the firms reputation in the field.
  • Supporting business development activities, expanding our client base, and positioning the firm as a leader in digital and cyber assurance within HE.

The Successful Applicant

The successful IT Audit and Cyber Assurance Lead should have;

  • A strong background in digital and cyber assurance, risk management, or IT audit.
  • Experience in providing strategic advice and assurance on digital transformation, cyber security, and/or IT governance.
  • A track record of delivering high-quality consultancy or assurance services to complex organisations.* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders, present findings effectively, and influence decision-making.
  • A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, with a drive to grow and develop the digital and cyber services.
  • Experience within the HE sector is desirable but not essential.
  • Experience with audit

What's on Offer

The IT Audit and Cyber Assurance Lead will receive;

  • Professional Growth: Opportunity to build a team, influence strategy, and contribute to sector-wide thought leadership.
  • Leadership Opportunity: Shape and grow a critical area of our business, with the potential to progress into a director role.
  • Impactful Work: Help the clients navigate digital transformation and cyber risk at a time of significant change.
  • Flexible Working: Remote working, with some travel to client sites as required and bi-monthly team away days in central Manchester.
  • Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and highly regarded
    team that values innovation and excellence,
  • Competitive package,
Contact
George Wearden
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6690992
Phone number
+44 161 8290 401

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
IT Audit
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Wearden
Consultant phone
+44 161 8290 401
Job reference
JN-032025-6690992
Job Nature
Remote