Audit & Assurance Manager (Education)

TL;DR

Audit & Assurance Manager (Finance/Education): Leading internal audit and assurance activities to provide confidence in governance, risk management, and internal controls with an accent on risk-based audit planning and stakeholder management. Focus on maturing the assurance capability, managing a team of auditors, and ensuring findings translate into organizational improvements.

Location: Hybrid (Manchester, UK) - office based two days per week

Salary: £64,000 - £70,700

Company

hirify.global is the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, dedicated to advancing education by helping students and teachers realize their potential.

What you will do

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of risk-based internal audits across business areas.
• Manage and develop a small team of internal auditors, providing coaching and professional growth opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, risk owners, and governance forums including the Board of Trustees.
• Develop and maintain a rolling audit plan aligned with organizational priorities and strategic risks.
• Contribute to the development of assurance frameworks and integrate data analytics into audit practices.

Requirements

• Substantial experience leading internal audits in complex or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of internal audit, risk management, and control frameworks.
• Proven people management skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Professional audit qualification: CMIIA, CIA, ACA, or ACCA.
• Must be based in or able to commute to the Manchester office at least two days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience working within the education sector.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and Ofqual’s Conditions of Recognition.

Culture & Benefits

• 35-hour working week with flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave: 25 days (rising to 30), plus Christmas closure days.
• Excellent pension scheme with up to 11.5% employer contribution.
• Comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, life assurance, and wellbeing support.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Hiring process

• Initial interview conducted remotely.
• Final face-to-face interview in Manchester.