Internal Audit Manager ITV Careers

Workplace: ITV London, White City + Hybrid

The Group Risk and Internal Audit function operates as a progressive and critical corner of the business, helping to shape the integrated assurance model across the Group. As a newly established in‑house function, we are a forward‑thinking, collaborative team dedicated to providing independent assurance over operational, financial, compliance, and technology risk areas. The team operates in a changing and dynamic environment, promoting effective internal control and corporate governance while supporting ITV’s wider commercial and transformational goals.

We’re looking for an Internal Audit Manager to join the team on a permanent, full‑time basis. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you will play a pivotal role as a key member of our growing function, supporting the execution of the internal audit plan across the Group and contributing directly to the embedding of our new operating model. This is a high‑exposure, hands‑on role requiring you to lead risk‑based audits from scoping all the way through to final reporting. It is perfect for a self‑motivated, qualified audit professional who enjoys working through complex risks, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and proposing pragmatic solutions that add genuine value to the ITV Audit and Risk Committee and the Board.

Some of your key day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Leading end‑to‑end risk‑based internal audits across operational, regulatory, technology, and financial risk areas, while producing high‑quality workpapers and concise audit reports.
• Communicating effectively with the business to agree on pragmatic solutions and actions, managing audit issues as they arise, and escalating complex matters to the Head of Internal Audit when necessary.
• Working collaboratively and sharing knowledge with relevant co‑source partners to ensure seamless and effective audit delivery.
• Assisting with the development of comprehensive annual internal audit planning across the Group, and supporting the preparation of Audit and Risk Committee reporting.
• Building productive, collaborative stakeholder relationships across key areas of the business and working closely with other internal audit colleagues and second‑line risk functions.
• Maintaining effective audit action tracking mechanisms, including rigorous monitoring and clear reporting on outstanding actions to stakeholders.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria):

• Professional qualification in risk, audit, or accountancy (e.g., ACA, ACCA, IIA, or equivalent).
• Extensive post‑qualification internal audit experience within a complex organisation.
• Strong, practical knowledge of internal audit practices, principles, and the core requirements of the Global IA Standards.
• Deep understanding of the Three Lines of Defence model and integrated assurance frameworks.

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria):

• Proven ability to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes, identifying systematic weaknesses to develop practical recommendations.
• Comfortable operating in a changing and dynamic corporate environment with flexibility in your approach to reaching desired outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings succinctly and influence a variety of stakeholder levels.
• Digitally enabled thinking with a desire to leverage modern tools to develop auditing efficiencies.
• A self‑starter who is able to work independently under minimal supervision or seamlessly as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organisational skills to manage the audit lifecycle, stick to strict deadlines, and oversee reporting across a portfolio of audits.
• Media industry experience is highly desirable, though not essential.