Digital, Data and Technology, Internal Audit Manager, GOVERNMENT INTERNAL AUDIT AGENCY

About the role

The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is seeking a Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) subject matter expert to join its team. This role offers the opportunity to shape and oversee complex DDaT audit programs, providing strategic assurance and valuable insights on technology, governance, risk management, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality DDaT internal audit engagements across multiple central government clients in line with GIAA methodology and following the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) for the public sector.
• Support the DDaT audit specialism by delivering insights, sharing best practice, and enhancing organisational capability.
• Lead, coach, and develop audit teams within a matrix environment, promoting collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
• Provide strategic oversight and assurance on governance, risk management, internal controls, and digital/IT risks.
• Manage complex and high-risk audits, ensuring timely delivery, robust evidence, and impactful recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with our government clients, senior stakeholders, the National Audit Office (NAO), and key government bodies.
• Absess emerging political, economic, technological, regulatory, and legal developments to inform DDaT audit planning and reporting.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced digital, data and technology (DDaT) audit professional with a strong track record in planning, managing and delivering risk-based internal audit portfolios that generate valuable insights and strengthen IT risk management. You will have experience leading DDaT audit teams, assessing capability and resource needs, managing workloads effectively, and influencing senior stakeholders to embed robust governance, risk management and internal control practices, even in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualified.
• Other qualifications in AI, Data, or IT would be advantageous.

Skills

You must be highly organised and thrive working to tight deadlines. As you will work as a trusted adviser to our clients, excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills will be the key to your success!

Benefits

Competitive salaries and in year rewards
Flexible working
Competitive contributory pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 28.97%.
Discounts on big brands and supermarkets, online shops and on the high street.
Paid volunteering days
Season ticket loans/Cycle to work scheme
Free eyesight test
Family friendly HR policies
25 days annual leave, increasing one day each year to 30 days after 5 years’ service.