IS Programme Auditor

We are National Grid, and we are at the heart of energy. From heating homes to making sure businesses fire on all cylinders, we’re using our engineering excellence to connect people and the planet. We’re also looking to the future – innovating, inventing, and transforming – to make possible the energy systems of tomorrow. And that’s why there’s never been a more exciting time to join us and help us to make a difference to people’s lives every day.

We’re looking for a passionate IS Programme Auditor to join our Global Internal Audit Team! In this role, you will deliver comprehensive audits of IT transformation initiatives across our UK and US businesses, focusing on identifying and addressing programme delivery risks across our complex transformation environment. 

As a trusted advisor and influencer, you will develop strong working relationships across programme teams, breaking down organisational silos and advocating for a more integrated audit approach. Your ability to synthesise and communicate complex audit topics will be essential in providing actionable recommendations that support continuous improvement in controls and processes.

This role will be based out of our Warwick office, and you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver assigned programme of audits focused on IT transformation in line with excellent quality and within allocated time, using professional judgement to set the scope and testing approach to ensure key risks are addressed.
• Support the Audit Director in managing ongoing relationships with key transformation programmes to support the timely identification of risks and value adding assurance opportunities.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement during the audit process and provide insightful recommendations that address control and process weaknesses.
• Ensure seamless communication with Senior Business Auditors to avoid surprises and ensure audit progression.
• Produce Summary of Issues (SOI) reports and Draft Audit Reports that effectively communicate key findings and recommendations.
• Own and manage a portfolio of audit actions being worked on by the business and assess the effectiveness of activities undertaken to address identified risks upon completion.
• A cautious and prudent guardian of sensitive/confidential information.

What You'll Have:

• An understanding of formal programme management methodologies and techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling IT transformation programmes.
• CISA qualified or working towards is preferred but will consider candidates who are qualified through other means / has extensive experience.
• Some experience in information system internal audit delivery and practices, internal control frameworks, and risk management activities is preferred.
• Proven track record of developing successful, long-lasting relationships across the business, including the ability to engage, challenge, and influence senior managers.
• Knowledge of and experience with core business processes, ideally within the utility sector.
• Experience managing project teams and projects independently; project management qualification desirable.
• Highly competent in Microsoft Office (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
• Knowledge of data analytics (e.g., ACL, PowerBI), process improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma), and auditing software is highly desirable.
• A focus on continuous improvement and achieving high standards.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Get:

Up to £75,000 dependent on experience.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance of up to 30% and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About Us:

National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair, and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority. National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

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More Information:

This role closes on 8 July 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 
 
At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.