Head of Audit & Compliance

We're supporting a high-profile, fast-growing organisation in the search for an exceptional Head of Audit & Compliance to lead the oversight of audit activity across their enforcement-focused operations. This is a strategic leadership role, shaping how risk, controls and compliance are managed across a complex and highly regulated environment.

This is a remote position, with very occasional site visits across the UK.

Working closely with senior leaders, you will set the vision for an organisation-wide assurance approach-ensuring that operational practices, governance standards and regulatory expectations are consistently met and continuously strengthened.

• Create and oversee a robust audit strategy covering all enforcement activities, ensuring risks are thoroughly evaluated and prioritised.
• Lead end-to-end assurance programmes - from planning through to delivery, reporting and follow-up.
• Produce high-quality insights for Board and Committee audiences, highlighting key issues and recommending pragmatic solutions.
• Coach and develop a specialist audit team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, helping embed strong compliance behaviours and effective internal controls.
• Act as a key liaison point with regulators, external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Drive enhancements to audit processes, systems and methodologies, ensuring the function remains modern, efficient and well-aligned to emerging risks.
• Support organisation-wide risk, compliance and governance initiatives, offering expert advice and challenge where needed.

• Professionally qualified auditor (IIA, ACA, ACCA or similar).
• Strong background in risk-based auditing within enforcement, regulatory, or other highly governed environments.
• Deep understanding of modern governance standards and audit frameworks.
• Confident leader with outstanding communication skills and the ability to influence at all organisational levels.
• Proven track record running audit teams and shaping strategic audit programmes.

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