Head of IT General Controls

This Head of IT General Controls role is focused on own IT policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance is embedded across operations. It would suit someone who can bring strong leadership and operational judgement to the role.

Why this role may suit you

Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills. Utilities, Engineering Services, and Telecommunications.

What you would be doing

Own IT policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance is embedded across operations. Leading and continuously improve the IT General Controls framework in line with best practice and regulatory requirements. Managing third-party and vendor risk, ensuring control and compliance standards are met.

The working style that fits

Strong leadership and operational judgement.

What you need

• Overseeing IT governance, compliance, and change management activities, ensuring adherence to SOX, ISO 27001, and other relevant standards.
• Significant experience in IT governance, controls, or assurance within a large, complex organisation or Big 4 environment.

Practical information

• The culture is supportive and collaborative, with hybrid working arrangements.
• 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.

Job details

• Pay: £100,000
• Benefits mentioned: Bonus, Hybrid working