Head of Audit

Head of Internal Audit – Customer & Renewables 

12 month fixed term contract

ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow 

Salary up to £95,000 + excellent benefits 

Closing date: 12** th **of March 2026 

Help us create a better future, quicker

As Head of Internal Audit, you will improve governance, risk management and control environment of Customer and Renewables business units by providing risk based and objective independent assurance, advice and insight over key risks, processes, projects and controls. Advocate and promote the value of internal audit as an independent function that actively supports the delivery of key business objectives. 

What you’ll be doing

• Lead production of Customer and Renewables reports and deliverables for Customer/Renewables/SP/Iberdrola governance bodies to support the Iberdrola Groups’ commitment to best practice corporate governance.  This includes 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 Customer and Renewables management groups to improve governance, risk management and internal control processes. This includes through attendance at internal control related committees, groups to monitor/ influence the implementation of control mechanisms and systems  

• Ensure that Customer and Renewables senior management understand the conclusions of and take action to address the recommendations made in Internal Audit reports.  Where action is not taken ensure that this is escalated to the relevant Directors, Audit Committees, and the Scottish Power Director of Internal Audit. 

• Own the development & delivery of the annual audit plan for Customer and Renewables to ensure it provides assurance over the key risks, governance and internal control systems of Customer and Renewables and delivers global Iberdrola and wider ScottishPower requirements.  The plan should cover assurance over the effective operation over the areas set out in the Iberdrola Basic Internal Audit Regulations: The comprehensive risk control and management system, Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) System, the Internal Control over Non Financial Reporting (ICNFR) System, the framework for the control and management of the Group’s cybersecurity risks, the framework for the governance and management of the processes and actions relating to information technology (IT), mechanisms for implementing the sustainable development policies, investment and divestment processes and the Group’s Compliance System. 

• Communicate the results of audit work to all relevant stakeholders including Customer and Renewables Management teams/Boards, Scottish Power Director of Internal Audit and Iberdrola chief audit executive 

• Attract, retain, develop and supervise a proficient Internal Audit Team.  Staff should be technically trained, competent, and capable of recognizing and dealing with changing conditions, and able to accomplish audit objectives. In particular, ensure that the Internal Audit team has sufficient relevant IT and data skills. 

• Own Customer and Renewables audit innovation plan (coordinated delivery of SP wide initiatives and specific business unit deliverables) that includes developing the audit methodology/approach to maximise efficiency and coverage, and adoption of best practices, use of data and innovation. This includes 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.  

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience of risk based Internal Auditing in a large company, including expert knowledge of International Standards for the Professional 

• Practice of Internal Audit 

• Knowledge of Accounting standards  

• Expert understanding of risk management internal control and governance 

• Ability to manage and 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 

• High degree of professional integrity 

• Appropriate experience in a management/leadership role 

• Internal Audit qualification is highly desirable  

• Accountancy qualification is highly desirable 

Minimum Criteria

• Educated to degree level  

• Experience in management/leadership role 

• Extensive experience of risk based Internal Auditing in a large company  

Due to the level of this position, successful candidates will be required to complete additional background checks and any offer is subject to passing such checks.

Whats in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. 

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s 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. That’s why 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 options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, 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 world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at 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 background, you’ll fit 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 View email address on swooped.co .

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.

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

March-12-2026