Group Head of Audit

Permanent, Full-time

Hybrid - 2 days at our Derby office, 3 days working from home

Salary up to £120,000 plus benefits

About The Role

This role is a senior, high impact leadership position that enables and develops a high performing audit function. Responsible for leading an independent internal audit function and providing assurance and insight to the Board, Audit Committee and Executive team. You will set the strategic direction for audit across the Group, ensuring effective governance, risk management and internal controls.

This role is key to identifying emerging risks, providing objective challenge and driving continuous improvement across financial, operational and regulatory areas. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will help safeguard the organisation, support regulatory compliance and strengthen confidence in how the Group is managed and controlled.

Key Responsibilities

What you'll be doing

Leading and shaping an independent Group Internal Audit function, providing objective assurance to the Board, Audit Committee and Executive team. Setting and delivering a risk based audit strategy aligned to the Group’s business objectives, risk profile and regulatory environment. Providing insight and constructive challenge on governance, risk management and internal control effectiveness. Identifying emerging risks and driving continuous improvement across financial, operational, regulatory and strategic areas. Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, regulators and external auditors to enhance assurance and confidence across the Group.

About You

You are a senior internal audit leader with a strong track record of operating at Board and Audit Committee level. You bring strong expertise and sound judgement across governance, risk management and internal control within a complex, regulated environment.

You are credible, independent and confident in providing objective challenge, with the judgement to balance assurance with insight. A collaborative and values led leader, you build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and inspire high‑performing audit teams to deliver impact and continuous improvement.

🤝 Recruitment Process

Call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team

1st stage interview via MS Teams

2nd stage interview in person at our HQ in Derby

What’s In It For You?

💸 Private Medical Insurance (Vitality), 25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 with service) plus your birthday off, matched pension contribution (L&G), share save scheme (Equinity), retail discounts, free entertainment tickets, plus much more!

⏰ Flexible working hours with hybrid working for Head Office roles (as agreed with your line manager)

📚 A wide range of Learning & Development offers, from 121 coaching to qualification support, helping you to grow and thrive in your career

🤝 A supportive, inclusive culture with forums you're welcome to join from day 1, using your voice to make MAB an even better place to work

Everyone is Welcome

At MAB, we value different experiences and perspectives which adds diversity and value to our culture. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, included and heard for who they are. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

We are committed to reducing barriers in every stage of our recruitment process so everyone feels they can bring their best self when applying for new opportunities at MAB. If you’d like to hear how we can support you by adjusting our process, from application to interview and onboarding, please contact careers@mab.org.uk.

Use of AI

We recognise that AI tools can be a helpful way to articulate your qualities, skills and experience when applying for roles. It’s important to us, however, that we see the real you throughout the recruitment process. We hire real people, not polished personas! We simply ask that you consider carefully how and where you use AI during your application, so we can hear your own thoughts and meet your authentic self.

Please note we are unable to consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship at this moment in time. We won't be accepting speculative CVs from recruitment agencies, with a full PSL in place.