Interim Senior IT Audit & Compliance Lead
Location
London
United Kingdom
6-12 month contract
Overview:
Pearse Professionals has partnered with a leading infrastructure company seeking an interim Senior Audit Manager / IT Compliance Lead to drive group wide audit, assurance and certification activity across international operations.
This individual will lead the company’s integrated management systems, ensuring continued compliance with key global standards: SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and ISO 50001, alongside related frameworks covering quality, safety and sustainability.
Role & Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the Group Audit Programme, preparing multidisciplinary teams for internal and external audits across multiple sites and regions.
Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 50001, 23001 and SOC 2 Type 2 standards, ensuring all accreditations remain active and audit-ready.
Develop and enhance the integrated management systems across the business, embedding best practice in data centre operations, governance, and risk management.
Drive the creation, assignment, and closure of audit improvement plans following internal and external reviews.
Partner with cross-functional global teams to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Act as the key point of contact for external assessors, accreditation bodies, and senior stakeholders.
Oversee the audit budget and ensure effective allocation of external consultancy and auditing resources.
The Ideal Candidate:
Lead Auditor qualification with demonstrable experience managing integrated audit programmes across multiple ISO standards and SOC 2 frameworks.
Strong background in infrastructure heavy environments.
Track record in business assurance, quality management, or IT governance at group or global level.
Hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and improving integrated management systems.
Familiarity with Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing at senior leadership level.
Connect with Will Sharples for more details.
willsharples@pearseprofessionals.com
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