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IT Audit Manager (Hybrid / Southampton)

Southampton Permanent £75,000 - £90,000 per year View Job Description
We're supporting a leading organisation in travel industry in hiring a IT Audit and Risk Assurance Manager. This role oversees IT audit activities, SOX assessment, and risk evaluation across the business. You'll work closely with senior management, shaping the audit plan, enhancing control environments, and ensuring effective governance over technology operations.
  • Opportunity to step into managerial level role
  • Strong senior exposure and influence

About Our Client

Our client is a major international travel & Leisure business operating in a highly regulated environment.

Job Description

  • Lead and execute IT audit engagements evaluating control design, operating effectiveness, and alignment with best‑practice frameworks.
  • Oversee the annual IT SOX assessment, including planning, testing, reporting, and supporting remediation activities.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders across IT and the wider business to align audit scope with evolving risk areas.
  • Prepare clear audit documentation and deliver audit findings to senior management and governance committees.
  • Build strong working relationships with external auditors to support the integrated audit and ensure effective coordination.
  • Contribute to annual IT risk assessments, shaping the internal audit plan and recommending changes based on emerging risks.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience within an in‑house / industry internal IT audit, risk, or technology assurance, is strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of IT controls, IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001), and risk assessment.
  • Experience with SOX ITGC testing and audit methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
  • Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or CIA are highly desirable.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex technical environments and propose practical solutions.
  • Demonstrated growing mindset
  • No prior people management experience is required

What's on Offer

  • Bonus scheme
  • 25 days leave, plus bank holiday
  • Support learning and development
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Digital GP
  • Life Assurance
  • Shares Plan
  • Employee discount
Contact
Ben Si
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6965347
Phone number
+44 161 829 0413

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
Security
Sector
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Location
Southampton
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Si
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0413
Job reference
JN-032026-6965347