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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Audit Manager - **Company:** The Exchange - **Location:** Milton Keynes, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Data Governance, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Audit, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Network Security, Software Vulnerability Management, Web Platforms, Cloud Platform System, IT General Controls (ITGC), Information Technology, Data Analytics, Service Stack - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2820328613-it-audit-manager ## About the Role You will bring strong leadership in IT audit, good judgement and the ability to communicate confidently with senior stakeholders. You will have 6+ years of experience in IT audit, ideally gained in professional practice (though not essential), or within an internal audit, risk or technology assurance function. You will hold or be working towards a relevant qualification such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent. You will have experience working with digital platforms, cloud environments, modern technology stacks and data governance. You are comfortable using data analytics to support audit testing and confident assessing risks across digital transformation, automation, integration and emerging technologies. You are analytical, curious and proactive, committed to your own development and to strengthening IT and data risk awareness across EfC. ## Description The IT Audit Manager will lead and deliver independent assurance over EfC's IT systems, digital platforms, infrastructure, security posture and resilience. You will oversee the planning and execution of IT audit activity, ensuring technology and data risks are well understood and effectively managed. You will use strong analytical skills, digital tools and data insights to enhance assurance, support IT risk awareness, oversee follow-up actions, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technology, cyber and data risks. You will be part of the Internal Audit & Risk team and work closely with Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT). You'll be based at our Milton Keynes office (30min from Euston) with the option to work from home 2 days per week., IT General Controls (ITGC) * Lead reviews of access management, privileged access and authentication controls. * Oversee assessments of change management processes across digital and technology environments. * Evaluate IT operations controls including backups, monitoring and incident management. Cyber & Information Security * Assess cyber security controls against recognised frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials). * Review vulnerability management, patching and endpoint/network security. * Evaluate data protection controls including encryption, secure configuration and monitoring. Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery * Review business continuity and disaster recovery plans for design and operational readiness. * Assess backup integrity, recovery testing and resilience of critical systems and data. * Evaluate crisis management arrangements and alignment with EfC risk appetite. Audit Delivery, Stakeholder Management & Continuous Improvement * Lead the planning and delivery of IT audits, using digital tools and data analytics to enhance assurance. * Provide assurance to the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee (ARC) on the effectiveness of IT governance, risk management and internal controls. * Produce clear, concise audit findings and recommendations for senior stakeholders and the ARC. * Build strong, influential relationships with Digital, Data and Technology teams to support constructive challenge. * Oversee tracking and validation of follow-up actions to ensure risks are mitigated effectively and sustainably. * Provide independent advisory and risk-focused guidance on large-scale IT Transformation Programmes, supporting effective delivery, governance, resilience, and business outcomes. What success looks like * Clear, strategic insight into technology, data and cyber risks that strengthens EfC decision-making. * A maturing and resilient control environment across IT governance, risk management, ITGC, cyber security and digital platforms. * Audit recommendations that drive timely, meaningful improvements supported by strong evidence. ## Related Videos - [Project Fugu: Extending the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/832-project-fugu-extending-the-web) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Introducing a Digital Service Catalog for speed and scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/763-introducing-a-digital-service-catalog-for-speed-and-scale) - [Hosting a modern justice system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) - [Keith Cirkle of GitHub on React Fatigue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1265-keith-cirkle-of-github-on-react-fatigue) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)