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Permanent

Head of Audit and Risk

Birmingham
money-bag £75000 - £85000/annum
Posted 2 days ago

Head of Audit and Risk

Location: Birmingham Based - Hybrid working - 1 day a month on site

Salary: Up to -85,000

We''re looking for a Head of Audit and Risk to lead with insight and impact, embedding best practices that support strong governance, operational resilience, and continuous improvement.

As Head of Audit and Risk, you''ll lead the delivery of internal audit, risk management, and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) practices. You''ll provide trusted assurance to senior leadership and the Board, while driving improvement and enabling informed, confident decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver the annual Internal Audit plan, overseeing scoping, fieldwork, and reporting.
  • Provide expert advisory support to executive leadership on controls, risk, and compliance.
  • Design and embed an effective Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
  • Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across Health & Safety and Environmental areas.
  • Build and develop a high-performing team with a clear focus on accountability and growth.
  • Translate insight into action enabling resilience, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Work closely with senior leaders across all areas of the business, building strong relationships and becoming a valued partner in decision-making.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Proven track record leading Internal Audit and Risk functions.
  • Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Deep understanding of audit methodologies, planning, and reporting.
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders, including Boards or Audit Committees.
  • Expertise in embedding risk frameworks and driving HSE compliance.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

If you''re interested and looking for your next role, please apply with a copy of your CV or email (url removed)

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