Your new company

This company is the UK’s independent regulator responsible for promoting high-quality corporate governance and reporting and fostering investment. Through its oversight of audit, assurance, and actuarial standards, they play a critical role in maintaining trust and transparency in UK business.

The Audit and Assurance Policy (AAP) Team sits at the heart of this mission, shaping the future of audit and assurance policy in the UK while influencing global standards and best practices.

Your new role

We are seeking an exceptional leader to support the Director of Audit Policy in driving the development and strategic direction of audit and assurance policy within the AAP Team.
This is a high-profile role with responsibility for leading the development of UK audit and assurance policy, including full ownership of ethical frameworks for audit and assurance practitioners. You will provide authoritative technical expertise across the organisation, particularly supporting Supervision and Enforcement, and represent the organisation at senior internal and external levels.
The role includes:
• Leading on all aspects of audit and assurance ethical frameworks, including fee waiver applications
• Shaping and delivering the AAP Team’s strategy and project portfolio
• Providing strategic oversight across policy development and regulatory initiatives
• Engaging with senior stakeholders including audit firms, regulators, professional bodies, and international standard setters

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will bring a combination of deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and strong stakeholder management skills.
You will have:
• A CCAB qualification
• Extensive experience in developing and drafting technical audit-related standards and guidance
• Strong leadership capability, with the ability to define and deliver strategic vision
• In-depth knowledge of the external auditing, assurance, and ethical standards
• A strong understanding of UK and international audit regulatory frameworks
• Insight into emerging developments such as audit technology, sustainability assurance, and private equity in audit firms
• Proven people management experience and a commitment to developing others
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels

What you'll get in return

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of audit and assurance policy, ensuring the UK remains a global leader in high-quality regulation.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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