Group Internal Audit Manager - Technology

• Permanent role
• Based at Manchester Airport
• Flexible/Hybrid working for a better work/life balance
• We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds

Why MAG?
At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 66 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate. Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:
• Bonus scheme
• 10% company contribution pension
• Car allowance
• Private medical scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking / Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service

The role
You’ll assist the Group Head of Internal Audit in delivering a rolling, risk-based audit programme and associated reporting, ensuring the Audit Committee, ExCo and SLT have an accurate and current view of MAG’s risk and control framework. You’ll manage up to four Internal Audit team members to deliver audits on time and to the required standards in line with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS). You’ll also develop and manage the audit and assurance programme for all aspects of technology and information security, with a strong focus on cyber and information security legislation, controls and best practice. You’ll also lead, develop and embed a Technology & Data Strategy for the Internal Audit function, ensuring alignment with the wider Group Internal Audit Strategy and Internal Audit Standards.

What will make you successful in the role?
You’ll be a qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA), Internal Audit professional (CIIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor with significant post qualification experience, with a minimum of one year in an audit management position. You’ll be a subject matter expert with strong technical knowledge of internal audit and its application within Technology. You’ll have experience in auditing technology compliance, IT strategy and major technology change programmes and you’ll also ideally have experience with data analytics tools. You’ll be an effective communicator capable of building credibility and influencing at all levels, from operational teams to senior management. You’ll be a visible, approachable leader with strong delegation skills, committed to continuous professional development with the proven ability to motivate others to achieve departmental objectives.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.