Head of IT General Controls

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Head of IT General Controls - Leading UK Infrastructure Group

Up to £100,000 + car allowance , bonus & benefits

Astrum Search is proud to be supporting a major UK infrastructure organisation in the search for a Head of IT General Controls. This is a senior leadership role within a growing team, providing oversight and assurance across IT governance, risk, and compliance.

As part of a respected organisation delivering critical services, this role offers the opportunity to shape IT control frameworks and influence governance at a strategic level.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you’ll take ownership of the ITGC strategy, drive risk and compliance initiatives, and partner with stakeholders across the business. The culture is supportive and collaborative, with hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and continuously improve the IT General Controls framework in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee IT governance, compliance, and change management activities, ensuring adherence to SOX, ISO 27001, and other relevant standards.
• Manage third-party and vendor risk, ensuring control and compliance standards are met.
• Design and oversee control testing, audits, and assurance activities, working with internal and external auditors.
• Proactively identify control deficiencies, drive remediation, and embed risk management practices.
• Own IT policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance is embedded across operations.
• Provide governance oversight for IT projects and change initiatives.

Skills & Experience:

• Significant experience in IT governance, controls, or assurance within a large, complex organisation or Big 4 environment.
• Strong knowledge of IT risk, control frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Proven experience managing vendor and third-party risk.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading infrastructure group where you’ll have strategic visibility, influence across the business, and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Quality Assurance

Industries

Utilities, Engineering Services, and Telecommunications

• Significant experience in IT governance, controls, or assurance within a large, complex organisation or Big 4 environment.
• Strong knowledge of IT risk, control frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Proven experience managing vendor and third-party risk.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.