Specialist, Internal Audit, Controls, Compliance, Risk

Pearson VUE

. Lead and conduct internal audits against a range of methodologies and frameworks .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning, conducting, and reporting audits, with a strong focus on ISO 27001 compliance and information security controls. Capable of effectively communicating audit findings to diverse audiences and fostering stakeholder relationships to drive continuous improvement.

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Lead Auditor QualificationISO 27001 ComplianceInternal Audit ExperienceStakeholder ManagementCyber-Security Awareness

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Hard Skills

Audit PlanningFieldwork ExecutionEvidence-Based ReportingControl Weakness IdentificationCorrective Action TrackingSupplier AuditsBusiness Continuity MethodologiesRisk Methodologies

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingCommunication SkillsProactive MindsetCollaborative Work

Tools & Technologies

Office 365AzureServer PlatformsDesktop Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Lead Auditor QualificationInternal Auditor Qualification

Industry Keywords

ISO Management SystemsSOC 2Regulatory ComplianceInformation Security Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and conduct internal audits against a range of methodologies and frameworks
Plan audit activity, complete fieldwork and produce clear, evidence-based reports
Raise findings identifying control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement
Support external audits by coordinating schedules, evidence, interviews and actions with the relevant audit body
Support implementation and maintenance of ISO management systems, including ISO 27001
Conduct supplier audits to an agreed scope with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Track corrective and preventive actions and verify their ongoing effectiveness
Communicate audit outcomes and requirements clearly across technical and non-technical audiences
Work alongside the Global Audit Manager and audit colleagues across Pearson Professional Assessments and related assessment operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrable experience planning, conducting and reporting audits
A Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification, preferably aligned to ISO 27001
Working knowledge of regulatory, industry or security-compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2
Understanding of information systems, including Office 365, Azure, server and desktop platforms
Strong awareness of cyber-security risks and information-security controls
Knowledge of business continuity, quality, process and risk methodologies
Strong stakeholder management, relationship-building and communication skills
Ability to translate management-system requirements and controls into practical business activity
A proactive, continuous-improvement mindset with the confidence to work collaboratively and independently
Ability to complete internal audits with minimal supervision and travel occasionally when required
Ability to attend the office and travel occasionally to other offices, suppliers or test centres

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment
Hybrid working arrangement
37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday
Planned flexibility when supporting global stakeholders and audits across global time zones