At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and shape the internal audit programme while conducting hands-on audits.
- Company: Join XMA, a top UK tech reseller with a commitment to innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work, and dedicated management training programmes.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on governance and compliance across diverse business units.
- Qualifications: Experience in ISO audits, strong communication skills, and leadership potential.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Remote, UK & Ireland (Preference for candidates within commuting distance of our offices in Manchester, Reading, Nottingham, Ireland or Scotland). Occasional UK travel required - expenses paid.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum.
Are you an experienced ISO auditor looking for an opportunity to shape and lead a group-wide audit function? Do you enjoy combining hands-on auditing with governance, oversight, and programme development? XMA are seeking a Group Lead Internal Auditor to take ownership of our internal audit programme across the business. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening governance, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance across multiple standards and business units.
The Role:
- Personally conducting the majority of internal audits across the Group.
- Building, managing, and continuously developing the Internal Audit Programme from the ground up.
- Coordinating and overseeing audit schedules across multiple business units and standards.
- Managing and mentoring auditors, including the Risk & Compliance Specialist.
- Providing governance and oversight across risk, compliance, and control frameworks.
- Reporting audit findings to senior stakeholders and driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensuring the organisation remains audit-ready and maintains its ISO certifications.
What We're Looking For:
Essential:- Proven experience conducting ISO audits and internal audits.
- Strong experience with ISO 27001 (our most critical requirement).
- Experience building and implementing an audit programme from scratch.
- Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in delivering audits.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience within risk, governance, compliance, or assurance environments.
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- ISO 20000
Leadership Experience:
We're open to considering first-time managers. If you've led projects, mentored colleagues, or are ready to take the next step into people management, we'd love to hear from you. At XMA, we'll support your development through dedicated management training programmes and provide the tools and guidance needed to help you succeed as a leader.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced ISO Internal auditor who wants to combine hands-on auditing, programme leadership, and governance oversight while helping shape the future of compliance across the XMA Group.
We're proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Level 3 Employer - the highest level in the UK Government's scheme. This reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Through our inclusive recruitment practices, we ensure that individuals with disabilities are given fair and equal access to opportunities within our organisation. As part of this commitment, we participate in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, which offers an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. We will ensure that individuals who have a disability are provided reasonable accommodation, to enable full participation in the job application and interview process. If you have any such requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us on our email, we will be happy to action your requests.
Group Lead Internal Auditor employer: THE CHANNEL RECRUITER LTD
XMA is an exceptional employer that values both professional growth and a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for the Group Lead Internal Auditor role. With a commitment to continuous improvement and governance, employees benefit from dedicated management training programmes and the opportunity to shape the future of compliance across the organisation. Our inclusive environment, recognised as a Disability Confident Level 3 Employer, ensures that all team members can thrive and contribute meaningfully, while enjoying the flexibility of remote work across the UK and Ireland.
