Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConsultingHealthcareLogistics
Pearson VUE delivers computer-based testing and credentialing services for organizations across sectors including consulting, healthcare, and logistics. Its platform supports high-stakes certification and professional exams, with tools for exam scheduling, candidate resources, and testing accommodations. By helping test owners assess skills and enabling candidates to validate their knowledge, Pearson VUE contributes to professional development and industry standards. The company’s hiring context spans a large international team focused on assessment delivery and the candidate experience.

Internal Audit Controls Compliance and Risk Specialist Manchester Hybrid

Lead internal audits, supplier assurance, ISO compliance, and risk controls for Pearson Professional Assessments. Strengthen governance through evidence-based reporting and effective corrective-action follow-through.

Description

  • Lead internal audits using relevant methodologies and frameworks
  • Plan audit engagements, complete fieldwork, and deliver clear evidence-based reports
  • Document findings on control weaknesses and improvement opportunities
  • Coordinate external audit schedules, evidence, interviews, and actions with the relevant audit body
  • Help implement and maintain ISO management systems, including ISO 27001
  • Perform supplier audits within agreed scopes alongside suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Monitor corrective and preventive actions and confirm their continued effectiveness
  • Explain audit outcomes and requirements clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Collaborate with the Global Audit Manager and audit teams across Pearson Professional Assessments and related assessment operations

Requirements

  • Proven experience planning, conducting, and reporting on audits
  • Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification, preferably focused on ISO 27001
  • Working knowledge of regulatory, industry, or security compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2
  • Understanding of information systems, including Office 365, Azure, server, and desktop platforms
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity risks and information security controls
  • Knowledge of business continuity, quality, process, and risk methodologies
  • Strong stakeholder management, relationship-building, and communication abilities
  • Ability to turn management-system requirements and controls into practical business activities
  • Proactive continuous-improvement approach with the confidence to work independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to complete internal audits with limited supervision and travel occasionally when needed
  • Availability to work from the office and travel occasionally to other offices, suppliers, or test centres

Benefits

  • Permanent employment
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • 37.5-hour work week from Monday to Friday
  • Planned flexibility when supporting global stakeholders and audits across international time zones

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