Policy Specialist (Audits and Technology) in Birmingham

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of audit in the UK within a leading independent regulator for audit, reporting and governance at a pivotal moment of technological change. As a Policy Specialist, you will play a key role in developing policy and guidance on the use of emerging technologies, including AI, and ensure technology is adopted to enhance audit quality and support economic growth.

You will contribute to a high‑profile and evolving policy agenda, translating complex technical developments into clear, practical guidance for the audit profession. This role offers exposure to international standard‑setting bodies, senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams across the regulatory landscape.

This position is ideal for candidates with a background in audit, accounting policy, or technology/AI policy who are keen to step into a forward‑looking role where intellectual curiosity, writing ability and stakeholder engagement are critical.

• Support the drafting of guidance on the application of technology in audit, including AI and emerging tools.
• Translate complex technical and policy concepts into clear, practical and accessible written outputs.
• Engage with audit firms, technology providers, regulators and international bodies to gather insight and influence thinking.
• Contribute to the development of UK audit and assurance policy in response to technological change.
• Support and influence international standard setters across audit, assurance and ethics.
• Collaborate across internal teams to ensure a consistent regulatory approach to audit technology.
• Monitor developments in AI and other emerging technologies, assessing implications for audit quality and standards.
• Build and maintain a strong professional network across the audit, regulatory and technology landscape.

• Qualified accountant or demonstrable expertise in technology/AI policy.
• Strong understanding of auditing and ethical standards in the UK or of technology policy frameworks.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies relevant to audit, particularly AI (including generative or agentic AI).
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders across professional, regulatory or technical environments.
• Ability to interpret technical material and distil underlying principles into policy‑relevant outputs.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience within a regulator, standard setter, Big 4 firm or central policy function.
• Understanding of how technology is applied in audit and associated policy challenges.
• Experience contributing to policy development or standard‑setting processes.
• Exposure to international working groups or cross‑border regulatory environments.
• Interest in AI governance, AI safety or emerging regulatory frameworks.

• Outstanding written communicator.
• Intellectually curious, with a strong interest in emerging technology.
• Proactive and adaptable, able to operate in a developing policy area.
• Strong analytical thinker, comfortable working with nuanced and complex topics.
• Confident engaging and influencing a wide range of stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player, able to work effectively in a flat team structure.
• Open to development and stepping into a growing, evolving policy discipline.

You will join a high‑impact policy function within a UK regulator, working at the forefront of thinking on technology in audit and assurance.