Audit Manager

This is a highly visible role with a direct impact on shaping our business operations and ensuring sustainable growth. You will regularly engage with Regional Management Teams, the Executive Leadership Team, and the Group Board, providing expert advice and assurance on all audit, risk, and governance matters.

• Audit Programme Development: Design and deliver a risk-based annual operational internal audit plan aligned with Group strategic objectives.
• Establish a Group Operating Framework: Develop and implement clear, documented systems, policies, and procedures that support all disciplines—from Land acquisition to Customer Care.
• Strategic Input & External Engagement: Provide assurance on strategic initiatives and liaise with external auditors and regulators as required.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships across the organisation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and risk awareness.
• Follow-Up & Assurance: Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and assess their effectiveness.
• Reporting & Insights: Present findings and risk assessments to senior management and the Group Board, providing actionable recommendations.
• Audit Execution: Lead and conduct operational and compliance audits, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring adherence to controls and policies.
• Risk Management Support: Partner with functional leads to identify and mitigate key risks, supporting robust control design.

• Proven experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance. Ideally in construction, property, or housebuilding.
• Professional presence, confident in challenging, advising, and supporting colleagues.
• High levels of integrity, objectivity, and professional scepticism.
• Experience with audit management software or data analytics tools is desirable.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk assessment, and corporate governance.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a dynamic business environment.
• Degree educated or equivalent; qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (or similar).
• Exceptional analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.