Job DetailsJob Band: FContract Type: Permanent, Full-timeDepartment: Audit and AssuranceLocation: London / BirminghamProposed Salary Range: Up to £130,000 plus LW depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.We are happy to discuss flexible working; if you would like to indicate a preference in your application, we will discuss it further at the offer stage.Purpose of the RoleThe Head of Internal Audit will develop and lead a large portfolio of audit activity, ensuring that Internal Audit operates in line with best practice and provides impactful assurance. This role will be a trusted advisor to executive‑level stakeholders within the BBC, particularly with experience auditing technology platforms, digital products and major transformation programmes.Why Join the TeamYou will lead a team of experienced, respected managers, auditors and co‑source partners who ensure that the BBC is safe, secure and well‑run by delivering trusted and independent assurance insights.Key Responsibilities and ImpactLead the audit & assurance strategy and end‑to‑end activity for a given business area, managing a large portfolio of audits to agreed performance standards, allocating resources as appropriate and providing timely and impactful assurance.Use expert knowledge to guide and influence senior management on assurance priorities and outcomes, and represent the audit & assurance team at senior governance forums such as Divisional Risk Committee, Operations Committees or equivalents.Commission and oversee third‑party providers, managing an external spend budget.Manage a team of professionally qualified and experienced audit & assurance staff, fostering a culture of high performance.Support the Director of Internal Audit in developing and delivering the audit & assurance strategy, ensuring continuous alignment to BBC requirements and objectives, and introducing best‑practice industry and technical practices.Essential CriteriaTrack record of developing audit teams and overseeing the delivery of audit plans in large organisations.Experience conducting and managing a broad range of internal audits across multiple domains (financial, operational, compliance, IT, change, etc.).Relevant professional credentials such as IIA, CISA, ACA, CIMA.Deep technical expertise and leadership in internal audit and assurance practice across multiple domains.High level of digital and IT awareness, sufficient to support ongoing automation of audit practice and adoption of leading‑edge technology.Credible and articulate communication skills to explain complex situations clearly, manage debate, push back and present solutions and improvements.DesirableWorking knowledge of regulation and the TMT sector.Additional InformationBefore your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr