Corporate Assurance Lead

2 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom HS2 Full time £38,550 - £45,350
About the Role

This exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Assurance Manager to join HS2 Ltd. As a key member of the assurance team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the effective management of risk and compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and external accreditations.

The successful candidate will lead on LoD2 business assurance reviews across all areas of HS2's business controls environment, act as subject matter lead for individual assurance activities, or generalist assurance practitioner managing inputs from subject matter experts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and scope assurance reviews, document the assurance plan/terms of reference, and develop targeted assurance scope focusing on key risk areas for activities to be assured.
  • Fieldwork will involve identifying risk controls, completing testing using various techniques to assess control design and operating effectiveness, and holding close-out meetings with stakeholders to agree corrective actions.
  • A final report will be prepared, escalating major issues or inadequate responses to the Senior Corporate Assurance Manager. Data analysis will be provided to identify trends and support management in developing and prioritising improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to lead end-to-end delivery of assurance reviews; data analysis and feedback provision; Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint skills; project management and leadership abilities.
  • Professional assurance, internal control, or audit qualifications; understanding of risks and controls; good knowledge of management systems based on recognised standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001.
  • Delivering assurance or audits across a major programme, large infrastructure mega projects, complex organisations, with multiple stakeholders, within the public or private sector; delivering work under pressure and to tight deadlines; validation of major schemes, risk management, and reporting; working with sponsors, stakeholders, engineers, and project delivery teams.

Benefits:

  • A salary of £38,550pa to £45,350pa depending on skills and experience.
  • A flexible benefits fund of 15% is paid on top of base salary and is fully pensionable, as well as a range of competitive benefits.
  • HS2 Ltd aims to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, thrives, and achieves their full potential. This means making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging staff networks, and offering personal and professional development opportunities.


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