Audit Team Manager
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£44,700
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Wilmslow, North West England, SK9 5AF
Job Summary
Audit Team Manager (Team Manager Assurance)
Full time / Part time
Salary: £44,297- £49,813 with potential for further progression to £56,082 with our pay progression scheme.
Location: Hybrid
Contracted to our Wilmslow office, however, we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Please note, from Autumn 2026 our head office will relocate from Wilmslow to Manchester city centre.
Why work for the ICO?
Job Summary
Audit Team Manager (Team Manager Assurance)
Full time / Part time
Salary: £44,297- £49,813 with potential for further progression to £56,082 with our pay progression scheme.
Location: Hybrid
Contracted to our Wilmslow office, however, we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Please note, from Autumn 2026 our head office will relocate from Wilmslow to Manchester city centre.
Why work for the ICO?
- Pay progression scheme.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
- 25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays.
- Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year).
- Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%).
- Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress.
Further details can be found on the benefits section of our website .
Job Description
Drive the ICO’s assurance work by managing a team that audits, assesses, and supports organisations in meeting their information rights obligations. This role blends leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic delivery to strengthen good practice across the sector.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.
As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful.
The Assurance department’s activities focus on helping organisations implement appropriate and effective controls in relation to their information rights obligations. Our approach utilises powers of audit and assessment through both voluntary or compulsory engagements to improve information rights practice. The department activity and focus is shaped by the strategic direction of the ICO, its corporate plans and emerging areas of information rights risk.
As well as audit work, the department works with other ICO departments and external stakeholders to promote good information rights practice.
As the Team Manager you will be responsible for the management and delivery of this programme of work, and for managing and developing a team of Assurance staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Job Description
Drive the ICO’s assurance work by managing a team that audits, assesses, and supports organisations in meeting their information rights obligations. This role blends leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic delivery to strengthen good practice across the sector.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.
As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful.
The Assurance department’s activities focus on helping organisations implement appropriate and effective controls in relation to their information rights obligations. Our approach utilises powers of audit and assessment through both voluntary or compulsory engagements to improve information rights practice. The department activity and focus is shaped by the strategic direction of the ICO, its corporate plans and emerging areas of information rights risk.
As well as audit work, the department works with other ICO departments and external stakeholders to promote good information rights practice.
As the Team Manager you will be responsible for the management and delivery of this programme of work, and for managing and developing a team of Assurance staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with Group Managers, develop and maintain a balanced programme of risk-based Assurance activities in line with departmental and organisational strategy.
- The risk identification, scoping and planning of audits of public and private organisations to ensure that engagements are focused, effective and deliver identifiable benefits to both the external organisation and the ICO.
- Line manage a team of Assurance staff monitoring their performance, supporting their development, and ensuring they are utilised effectively.
- Manage audits and other Assurance activities, within agreed timescales, to ensure that they deliver pragmatic, robust recommendations supported by evidence that will improve the organisation’s compliance with legislation.
- Liaise clearly and confidently with all internal and external stakeholders to plan, agree, schedule and deliver Assurance activities, representing the ICO at relevant stakeholder events (including speaking engagements) and forums where required.
- Liaise with data controllers’ information governance and internal audit departments before engagements to build business intelligence/background information, and after, to disseminate results and outcomes.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.
As an employer, we are passionate abo
ut making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful.
The Assurance department’s activities focus on helping organisations implement appropriate and effective controls in relation to their information rights obligations. Our approach utilises powers of audit and assessment through both voluntary or compulsory engagements to improve information rights practice. The department activity and focus is shaped by the strategic direction of the ICO, its corporate plans and emerging areas of information rights risk.
As well as audit work, the department works with other ICO departments and external stakeholders to promote good information rights practice.
As the Team Manager you will be responsible for the management and delivery of this programme of work, and for managing and developing a team of Assurance staff.
Key Responsibilities:
The Assurance department’s activities focus on helping organisations implement appropriate and effective controls in relation to their information rights obligations. Our approach utilises powers of audit and assessment through both voluntary or compulsory engagements to improve information rights practice. The department activity and focus is shaped by the strategic direction of the ICO, its corporate plans and emerging areas of information rights risk.
As well as audit work, the department works with other ICO departments and external stakeholders to promote good information rights practice.
As the Team Manager you will be responsible for the management and delivery of this programme of work, and for managing and developing a team of Assurance staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with Group Managers, develop and maintain a balanced programme of risk-based Assurance activities in line with departmental and organisational strategy.
- The risk identification, scoping and planning of audits of public and private organisations to ensure that engagements are focused, effective and deliver identifiable benefits to both the external organisation and the ICO.
Essential Criteria Assessed At Application Stage:
- Experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification, and accumulated through any combination of academic or vocational qualifications or experience.
- Possession of, or willingness to undertake, relevant professional training in audit, risk or information management.
- Compliance assessment experience and a knowledge / understanding of relevant methodologies (also measured at interview).
- Experience of managing teams operating in a compliance assessment environment (also measured at interview).
- Ability to develop and manage staff performance (also measured at interview).
Essential Criteria Assessed During Interview:
Please visit ico.jobs for full details, including salary and benefits.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences o
- Good intellectual and analytical ability in order to be able to apply complex legislation to a variety of practical circumstances.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Good standard of literacy and effective written skills including strong report writing skills.
- An understanding of how to constructively influence change in outside organisations.
- A good understanding of general business processes with specific reference to the management and handling of personal data.
- Ability to travel occasionally as required to support the development of Lead Auditors and to attend meetings on behalf of the team or department. (Following government and ICO guidance.)
Please visit ico.jobs for full details, including salary and benefits.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences o
f others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website.
Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO’s commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.
As part of the ICO’s commitment to our EDI objectives and creating a workplace that represents the communities and societies we serve, we guarantee an interview to candidates who declare they identify as belonging from an ethnic minority background and who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy
If you are disabled or have an impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at recruitment@ico.org.uk
Closing Date
Selection process details
The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website.
Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO’s commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.
As part of the ICO’s commitment to our EDI objectives and creating a workplace that represents the communities and societies we serve, we guarantee an interview to candidates who declare they identify as belonging from an ethnic minority background and who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy
If you are disabled or have an impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at recruitment@ico.org.uk
Closing Date
Please submit your CV by 23:59, 29 March.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us at recruitment@ico.org.uk.
In the event of a high volume of applications, we may not be able to invite all candidates who meet the minimum criteria to interview. However, we encourage you stay in touch and apply for future roles that match your interests.
All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Medical
Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us at recruitment@ico.org.uk.
In the event of a high volume of applications, we may not be able to invite all candidates who meet the minimum criteria to interview. However, we encourage you stay in touch and apply for future roles that match your interests.
All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Medical
Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
- Name : recruitment@ico.org.uk
- Email : recruitment@ico.org.uk
- Email : recruitment@ico.org.uk
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