We are looking for a Director to join the leadership of our growing IT Assurance team.
Location is flexible within Scotland, Newcastle or London.
The Role
We are looking to recruit a Director within our IT Assurance team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in leading our IT Assurance function. They will be responsible for developing strategy, managing high-level client relationships, delivering assurance engagements, and growing the practice.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the delivery of IT audit, risk, and assurance engagements across a wide range of sectors
- Serve as the main point of contact for key clients, providing strategic advice on IT governance, cybersecurity, controls, and compliance
- Develop and execute the IT audit business strategy, including service line growth, resourcing, and innovation
- Drive new business development, including networking, and relationship management
- Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of IT professionals
- Collaborate with risk assurance, external audit, and advisory teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Stay ahead of regulatory and technological developments impacting IT risk and assurance
About You
- CISA, CISSP, CA qualification or equivalent
- Proven experience in IT Audit within a professional services or consulting environment
- Strong understanding of ITGCs, application controls, cybersecurity, data privacy, and ERP systems
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to help leadership motivate and inspire a high performing team
- Ambitious and strategic mindset focused on quality interactions with clients and a keenness to help grow the business
- Comfortable and experienced working with other internal teams to drive business development , including writing thought leadership and ensuring we bring the best of JC to best serve our clients
Why JC?
Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.
We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.
Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here.
In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.
Why Audit?
Audit has undergone huge transformation, with regulations developing every year. Our clients need us by their side more than ever.
As technology evolves, we have new opportunities to improve how we help clients throughout the audit cycle and beyond – with more efficiency, greater innovation, and deeper insight.
And, with expertise across a range of industry sectors, there’s no shortage of variety in the work we do. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 30,000 advisers across more than 110 countries, so you’ll have the opportunity to work with businesses all over the globe.
What You Can Expect
As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Click here to see what’s on offer.
Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.
Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.
We look forward to hearing from you
If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today.
At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment. 
