Director, Audit Risk & Compliance Services in Whitehall

We're looking for a Director, Audit Risk and Compliance Services to join us in London or Bradford, United Kingdom. The Director provides leadership and strategic direction for Liberty Blume’s ARC department within Blume Business Solutions (BBS). The Director will ensure quality customer service and focused delivery of Audit, Risk and Compliance services while leading the strategy for expansion into internal and external markets.

The purpose of this role is to:

• Provide leadership over the creation and execution of a strategic vision for Liberty Blume’s ARC function to build a scalable, tech‑enabled business supporting a clear growth plan.
• Lead a team of talented, motivated ARC practitioners to support delivery of internal audit, risk and compliance services.
• Ensure proactive and quality customer service so that existing customers’ expectations are exceeded and new customers immediately see value.
• Drive optimal efficiency of service, leveraging technology and automation.
• Apply deep domain expertise to underpin the credibility of services and to create a platform for future growth.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering ARC services (focused on internal audit, financial controls compliance and e‑learning content development) to existing customers while developing and taking new products and scalable services to market to drive growth. This role will create a positive and supportive culture that encourages cross‑functional collaboration, individual development, knowledge transfer and succession. The Director will also maintain key relationships and ensure consistent dialogue with Liberty Global’s central ARC function, a key stakeholder.

Responsibilities

• Develop the strategy for growing the Audit Risk & Compliance function.
• Identify new customer opportunities through cross‑sell and upsell from existing clients of Blume and the federation of companies associated with Liberty Global.
• Identify new customer opportunities through working with business development and market knowledge for external and third‑party opportunities.
• Deliver IA and SOX testing under the guidance and supervision of Liberty Global.
• Lead the production of e‑learning where required or requested.
• Deliver ARC services for new customers as contractually defined.
• Ensure all ARC activity complies with relevant customer standards.
• Lead weekly delivery status reviews to Liberty Global and other customer stakeholders.
• Lead a team of high‑quality and qualified Audit Risk & Compliance professionals, ensuring an appropriate talent strategy is in place.
• Manage all financial aspects of the ARC function, including budget setting and monthly monitoring.
• Monitor, track and ensure compliance with contractual SLAs to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables and other relevant factors.
• Implement technology that enhances efficiency, effectiveness and insight for Internal Audit.
• Provide regular updates to the VP of LG’s Audit Risk & Compliance and equivalent stakeholders in other customers sharing risks, trends and any outcomes from ongoing audits.
• Act as the principal liaison between Blume ARC and the Liberty Global VP & MD of ARC.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance or business administration; professional certifications (CPA, ACA, CIA, CIPM, CISA) preferred.
• Strong background in auditing and accounting, including Sarbanes‑Oxley leadership and Big Four or equivalent experience in practice development and business growth.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi‑jurisdictional engagements and deliver technology or AI solutions in audit, risk and compliance.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and change management skills with a results‑driven, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Skilled at influencing senior stakeholders, building relationships, and working collaboratively across functions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to resolve complex issues effectively.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and process automation; telecoms experience desirable but not essential.
• Inspires and develops high‑performing teams; flexible, hands‑on, and proactive attitude.

Liberty Blume, a Liberty Global company, is a rapidly growing business services provider specialising in tech‑enabled back‑office solutions. Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. If you are curious and resilient with a limitless mindset, we’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.