Head of Internal Audit
Head of Internal Audit
Finance, Risk and Assurance
Permanent, Full-time
ITV London, White City + Hybrid (minimum of two days per week in the office)
Hiring range: from £100,000 - £120,000
For more information, please email TalkingCareers@itv.com
Your work matters to millions.
Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it's not surprising that you'll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we're at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact's felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don't just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.
Your impact sends ripples.
The team...
At ITV, our corporate teams work smart and work fast. We're one of the most talked-about brands. So it's not surprising that you'll find us in every home in the UK. Our productions are famous all over the world and we're at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
In Group Risk, and specifically Internal Audit, we're passionate about safeguarding ITV's integrity and driving continuous improvement. We offer a unique blend of strategic oversight and hands-on impact, delivering real, measurable results. Join a collaborative team that thrives on insightful analysis and proactive risk management, where your contributions directly shape our success.
The role...
Join ITV's Risk and Assurance team and play a vital role in ensuring our governance, risk management, and internal controls are operating effectively. As Head of Internal Audit, you'll build and lead a new co-sourced internal audit team, bringing this key function in-house and shaping the future of our assurance capabilities.
Reporting to our Group Director of Risk and Assurance, you'll provide independent and objective assurance to the Audit and Risk Committee and senior management, fostering confidence in our control environment. You'll be pivotal in strengthening ITV's internal audit function by driving a risk-aware culture and maximising resources with a co-sourced approach. Ready to make an impact?
The key day-to-day responsibilities for the role:
- Manage the transition from our current fully outsourced model to the new co-sourced approach, making sure there's a smooth handover of knowledge and resources
- Build and develop the co-sourced Internal Audit team, creating the charter, methods, and framework for internal audit, all in line with industry best practice
- Develop and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan, running audits from planning and fieldwork to reporting and follow-up
- Proactively assess and monitor emerging risks and industry trends
- Manage the relationship with the external co-sourcing partner, fostering a strong and effective collaboration
- Prepare and present regular reports to the Audit and Risk Committee, providing clear and concise updates on audit findings and recommendations
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Audit and Risk Committee, senior management and key stakeholders across ITV
- Effectively manage the internal Audit budget, including the co-sourcing arrangement, ensuring optimal resource allocation
- Stay Up-to-Date with relevant regulations, industry best practice, and emerging risks
Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)...
- 10+ years in internal audit, with proven experience leading teams
- You know how to make a co-sourced internal audit model really work, getting the best out of both internal and external teams - ideally, you've even set one up
- Experience of negotiating contracts and managing service level agreements with external providers
- Experience working with Audit Committees and senior management, Including presenting audit findings and recommendations
- Proven ability to develop and deliver risk-based audit plans, Including experience of leading the annual risk assessment process
- Experience in Media and Entertainment with an understanding of the key risks and challenges facing the industry (highly desirable)
Other things we're looking for (key criteria)...
- You're a clear and concise communicator, able to explain complex issues to different audiences
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management and the Audit Committee
- Proven ability to influence and persuade others, including the ability to challenge management constructively
- Confident and effective presentation skills
- Deep knowledge of the IIA Standards and other relevant professional standards and their practical application
- You've got a sharp eye for detail and a knack for solving problems
- Strong ethical compass and decision making abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced media environment and adapt to changing circumstances
ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we'll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com.
Find out more about applying with a disability.
* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.
ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:
- Flexible working with a range of options
- Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Competitive pension contribution
- Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
- Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
Closing date: Midnight Monday 17th March 2025
Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We'd encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.]]>