Hayward Hawk is excited to be partnering with a leading company to recruit an IT Audit Manager. This is a senior-level position, reporting into the Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance, where youll take a lead role in internal and external audits, driving compliance initiatives, and embedding a culture of strong governance and security across the business. Were looking for a proven audit and compliance professional with hands-on experience in security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and control testing. This role will suit someone who thrives in a complex, fast-paced, and collaborative environment. The Role Audit & Compliance Leadership Plan, scope, and lead internal and external audits. Ensure compliance obligations are met and audit reports are fully evidence-based. Identify gaps, recommend practical improvements, and oversee remediation. Keep up-to-date with regulatory and framework changes (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR) and advise on implementation. Risk Management & Governance Conduct compliance assessments and control testing across critical systems and processes. Guide control owners on compliance-by-design and security-by-design. Promote proactive evidence collection and validation against requirements. Contribute to policy reviews and support operational rollout. Develop dashboards and tools to communicate risk and compliance insights to leadership. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with technical and business stakeholders. Act as a trusted advisor on control design, implementation, and monitoring. Support cultural initiatives that raise awareness and embed accountability across the organisation. About You Proven track record in IT audit, information security risk management, or compliance. Strong knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or HITRUST, and familiarity with GDPR/regulatory requirements. Experienced in managing complex audit engagements and control testing programmes. Skilled in using GRC tools and managing audit evidence. Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills. Relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, or CISSP (preferred). Whats on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to shape security governance in a global, forward-thinking organisation. Hybrid working model with regular office collaboration. A culture that values recognition, inclusion, and career development. Want to find out more? Reach out to Aaron Pyper at Hayward Hawk on for details on the company, package, and career opportunities. Skills: ISO 27001 SOC 2 Audit