IT Security Audit & Assurance Manger

Security Audit & Assurance Manager

About GKN Automotive: GKN Automotive is a world‑leading global automotive technology company at the forefront of innovation. Its origins date back to 1759 and for the last 70 years it has been putting key technologies into series production. We are the trusted partner for most of the world's automotive companies, specialising in developing, building, and supplying market‑leading drive systems and advanced ePowertrain technologies.

GKN Automotive is part of Dowlais Group plc, a specialist engineering group focused on the automotive sector.

The Security Audit & Assurance Manager is a key member of the IT Security function. As part of the role, you will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and point of contact for internal and external IT and Information Security audits for GKN Automotive. This role requires deep audit expertise, and the ideal candidate must have a proven track record of developing and delivering comprehensive audit plans for a global organisation.

They must be experienced in international compliance standards.

• Managing, maintaining, and delivering the annual security audit plan on behalf of the IT Security team.
• Lead risk‑based audit & assurance activities for IT, OT and information security processes and controls' effectiveness on a regular basis.
• Act as the point of contact for external parties who are engaged to conduct audit & assurance activities.
• Providing assurance information to external parties.
• Reports and communicates all audit outcomes, actions, and opportunities for improvement to the IT Directors, Legal Counsel, Executive Team and functions.
• Reporting audit outcomes to regulators or customers if required (subject to legal counsel approval).
• Managing individuals within the team to ensure successful delivery of audits.
• Provide reporting to KPIs.
• Some international travel (approx. 25‑30% of the year) to support onsite audit processes.

• Proven experience in leading IT and Information Security audits in a global organisation.
• Experience with Policy & Procedure Audit / Control maturity.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, information security, and IT controls.
• Experience in developing and implementing IT audit strategies and annual plans.
• Ability to identify and communicate IT audit findings to senior management and clients.
• Experience in collaborating with IT departments to run risk assessments and ensure compliance with IT standards.
• Ability to prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document processes.
• Experience in maintaining open communication with management and audit committees.
• Knowledge of current legislation and standards related to IT and Information Security.
• Experience in supervising, training, and mentoring IT audit staff.
• Ability to coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary support.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISA.
• In‑depth knowledge and understanding of industry security frameworks and best practices including TISAX/ISO 27001&2/CIS/NIS 2/UK Corporate Governance Code.
• Experience of OT audit frameworks such as IEC 62443 is highly advantageous.
• Manufacturing industry experience is highly desirable, particularly in automotive.

• Market‑leading company with lots of potential.
• Opportunity to take part in brand‑new company projects.
• Attractive salary and benefits at a stable and financially healthy company.
• An organisation where you can commit to the long‑term.
• Working in the OneIT team with colleagues around the globe.

Please follow the link on our careers page and submit your resume in English because we are an international environment, and English is our business language. If you need any adjustments made to support your application, for example, if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues, then we have a process in place to support you – please feel free to get in touch with us at acc

The closing date will be November 28th 2025.

GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all‑wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a…