XMA

Role Description Are you an experienced ISO auditor looking for an opportunity to shape and lead a group-wide audit function? Do you enjoy combining hands-on auditing with governance, oversight, and programme development? XMA are seeking a Group Lead Internal Auditor to take ownership of our internal audit programme across the business. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening governance, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance across multiple standards and business units. This is not purely a management position, nor is it solely a hands-on auditor role – it's a blend of both. You'll be responsible for: - Personally conducting the majority of internal audits across the Group - Building, managing, and continuously developing the Internal Audit Programme from the ground up - Coordinating and overseeing audit schedules across multiple business units and standards - Managing and mentoring auditors, including the Risk & Compliance Specialist - Providing governance and oversight across risk, compliance, and control frameworks - Reporting audit findings to senior stakeholders and driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives - Ensuring the organisation remains audit-ready and maintains its ISO certifications Qualifications - Proven experience conducting ISO audits and internal audits - Strong experience with ISO 27001 (our most critical requirement) - Experience building and implementing an audit programme from scratch - Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in delivering audits - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills - Experience within risk, governance, compliance, or assurance environments - Additional ISO exposure is advantageous: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 20000 Requirements - Leadership Experience: We're open to considering first-time managers. If you've led projects, mentored colleagues, or are ready to take the next step into people management, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits - At XMA, we'll support your development through dedicated management training programmes and provide the tools and guidance needed to help you succeed as a leader. - We’re proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Level 3 Employer—the highest level in the UK Government’s scheme. - We ensure that individuals with disabilities are given fair and equal access to opportunities within our organisation. - As part of our commitment, we participate in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, which offers an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. - We will ensure that individuals who have a disability are provided reasonable accommodation to enable full participation in the job application and interview process.