IT Audit and Compliance Analyst - Oliver James : Job Details

Compliance / IT Audit AnalystLocation: UK with significant travel across Europe (Must be based in the UK)Salary: Up to £45,000 + Benefits

About the Role:

We are looking for a motivated Compliance / Audit Analyst to join our Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team. In this role, you will play a key part in managing internal and external audit activities, driving risk management programmes, and ensuring the organisation remains fully compliant with internal policies and external regulations. This position offers exposure to a dynamic pan-European environment, giving you the opportunity to work across multiple sites and manage a diverse range of audit and compliance programmes, including Security, Business Continuity, and ESG / Sustainability.

What You'll Do:

• Manage and coordinate audit activities, liaising with internal stakeholders, clients, and external auditors

• Prepare for audits, including gathering pre-audit information and supporting documentation

• Run operational audit programmes covering Security (e.g., PCI-DSS, ISAE 3402, ISO/IEC 27001, ENS), Business Continuity (e.g., ISO 22301, KRITIS), and ESG / Sustainability (e.g., ISO 14001, EcoVadis)

• Evaluate internal compliance and implement risk management strategies

• Collaborate with Site Managers and teams to ensure audit workplans are on track

• Conduct in-person and virtual compliance audits across the organisation and supply chain

• Support auditors onsite and assist with report preparation and debriefs

• Provide guidance and coaching to stakeholders to ensure audit readiness

• Stay up to date with industry regulations, standards, and best practices

• Prepare and present clear audit reports for senior management and executive committees

• Follow up on audit findings to ensure timely resolution

• Maintain compliance with internal policies, procedures, and external regulations

• Take on additional duties as required to support the GRC team

Who You Are:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant field such as Business, Risk, Audit, or a related discipline

• Ideally professionally qualified in Audit or GRC (e.g., CRISC, Lead Auditor Certificate)

• Experienced in audit, compliance, or risk management (minimum 1 year)

• Knowledgeable about ISO standards and audit techniques, with experience in Security, Business Continuity, and Sustainability programmes

• Strong analytical skills, including data analysis and reporting

• Confident in managing stakeholders and reporting findings to senior management

• Experienced in using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, and other compliance tools

• Detail-oriented, professional, and able to work across multiple sites with a proactive approach

Why This RoleThis is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their compliance and audit career, working in a fast-paced pan-European environment. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of audit programmes, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and contribute directly to the organisation's operational excellence and reputation.

Please note this role will involve significant travel across Europe. Please apply for more information.