Head of Internal Audit – Technology
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Head of Internal AuditTechnology
ScottishPower HQ Glasgow
Salary up to 95000 bonus car allowance private medical and otherexcellent benefits
Closing date:10thof April 2026
Help us create a better future quicker
As Head of Audit you willimprove governance risk management and internal control of the Technology environment by providing risk based and objective independent assurance advice and insight over key Technology (Cyber & IT) risks processes projects and controls and its alignment with key businessobjectives.You will advocate and promote the value of internal audit as an independent function that actively supports the delivery of key businessobjectives.
Whatyoullbe doing
- Lead production of IT & Cyber reports and deliverables for SPEN/SP/Iberdrola governance bodies to support the Iberdrola Groups commitment to best practice corporate governance.
- Compliance with quality and coordination requirements as set out in the Iberdrola Basic Internal Audit Regulations and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing from the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors
- Influence Scottish Power management groups to improve governance riskmanagementand internal control processes.
- Attendance at Scottish Power internal control related committees groups tomonitor/ influence the implementation of control mechanisms and systems (for exampleCyber Security and Data Protection Committee Steering groups etc.)
- Ensure that Scottish Power Senior Management and relevant Business Heads of Audit understand Technology conclusions andtake action to addressthe recommendations made in Internal Audit reports.Where action is not taken ensure that this is escalated to the relevant Directors IBE IT audit team and the Scottish Power Director of Internal Audit.
- Own the development & delivery of the annual audit plan for SP Technology and Cyber to ensure it provides assurance over the key risksgovernanceand internal control systems of ScottishPower and delivers global Iberdrola and wider ScottishPower requirements.
- Communicate the results of audit work to all relevant stakeholders including ScottishPower Management team relevant Business Heads of Audit SP Director/HoIA Iberdrola chief audit executive
- Attractretaindevelopand supervise a proficient Internal Audit Team.In particular ensuringthat the Internal Audit team has sufficient relevant IT and Cyber skills
- Support delivery of the SP InnovationPlan whichincludes developing the auditmethodology/approach to maximise efficiency and coverage and adoption of best practices use of data and innovation.
- Ensuring a client focus working with agility working in an aligned way with other assurance providers within Scottish Power and driving the use of automated audit techniques and data analytics
- Provide technical support for data analytics in data extraction
Whatyoullbring
- Extensive experience of risk based Internal Auditing in a large company including expert knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit
- Expert IT and Cyber audit knowledge and experience
- Expert understanding of risk management internal control and governance
- Ability to manage a wide and diverse number of senior stakeholders
- Strong Commercial awareness and understanding of the ScottishPower business within the context of the wider Iberdrola group including the main risks faced key projects etc including Cyber and IT risks
- Highly developed communications and influencing skills including the ability to challenge senior management
- Appropriate experience in a management/leadership role
- High degree of professional integrity
- Educated to degree level
- IT and/or Cyber qualification is essential
- Internal Audit qualification is desirable
MinimumCriteria
- Educated to degree level
- Experience in management/leadership role
- Extensive experience of risk based Internal Auditing in a large company
- IT and/or Cyber Qualification
Due to the level of this position successful candidates willbe requiredto completeadditionalbackgroundchecksand any offer is subject to passing such checks.
Whatsin it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoya number ofother benefits. With our pension schemewelldouble match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower we believeitsthelittle thingswe do in life that makea big difference. From helping you look after your familys wellbeing save for your future and take personal steps for climate action our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world today and tomorrow.Thatswhy our benefits include:
- 36 days annual leave
- Holiday Purchase perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
- Share Schemes
- Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
- Technology Vouchers save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
- Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green/clean driving
- Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
- Healthcare benefit optionsincluding:Dental Insurance Private Medical Insurance Health CashPlanand annual Health Assessments
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Access toSavesmartfinancial wellbeing support
- Plusshopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generateall ofour energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the futurewereat the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over 6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.
Inclusion diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values they bring us together into a stronger more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours so whatever your backgroundyoullfit right in.
ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities long term conditions mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support please reach out to.
Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
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