We’re looking for a passionate IS Programme Auditor to join our Global Internal Audit Team! In this role, you will deliver comprehensive audits of IT transformation initiatives across our UK and US businesses, focusing on identifying and addressing programme delivery risks across our complex transformation environment. As a trusted advisor and influencer, you will develop strong working relationships across programme teams, breaking down organisational silos and advocating for a more integrated audit approach. Your ability to synthesise and communicate complex audit topics will be essential in providing actionable recommendations that support continuous improvement in controls and processes.

This role is based out of our Warwick office, and we’d hope to see you at least two days per week but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You'll Do

• Deliver assigned programme of audits focused on IT transformation in line with excellent quality and within allocated time, using professional judgement to set the scope and testing approach to ensure key risks are addressed.
• Support the Audit Director in managing ongoing relationships with key transformation programmes to support the timely identification of risks and value adding assurance opportunities.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement during the audit process and provide insightful recommendations that address control and process weaknesses.
• Ensure seamless communication with Senior Business Auditors to avoid surprises and ensure audit progression.
• Produce Summary of Issues (SOI) reports and Draft Audit Reports that effectively communicate key findings and recommendations.
• Own and manage a portfolio of audit actions being worked on by the business and assess the effectiveness of activities undertaken to address identified risks upon completion.
• A cautious and prudent guardian of sensitive/confidential information.

What You'll Have

• A Graduate degree in a related field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, "STEM" Majors or Business Administration) is expected, but will consider candidates who are qualified through other means / has extensive experience.
• Professionally certified or working towards CISA professional certification.
• Understanding of formal programme management methodologies and techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling IT transformation programmes.
• Some experience in information system internal audit delivery and practices, internal control frameworks, and risk management activities is preferred.
• Proven track record of developing successful, long-lasting relationships across the business, including the ability to engage, challenge, and influence senior managers.
• Knowledge of and experience with core business processes, ideally within the utility sector.
• Experience managing project teams and projects independently; project management qualification desirable.
• Highly competent in Microsoft Office (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
• Knowledge of data analytics (e.g., ACL, PowerBI), process improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma), and auditing software is highly desirable.
• A focus on continuous improvement and achieving high standards.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Get

Up to £75,000 dependent on experience.

Plus:

• Up to 15% Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance)
• 28 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days in addition
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days every year
• A generous contributory pension scheme - we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
• Life Insurance 10 x base salary.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps which support health, fitness, and wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a hybrid working role from our Warwick office with circa 2 days in the office. The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 28 May 25, with interviews due to take place w/c 2 June 25 onwards. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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