Policy Specialist; Audits and Technology

Position: Policy Specialist (Audits and Technology)
Job title:

Policy Specialist (Audits and Technology)
Area of work:
Audit & Assurance Policy / Technology Policy
Contract type:
Permanent

Employment type:

Full-time
Salary: £69,000

Location:

Birmingham(2 days on site per week)
Annual leave: 30 days plus bank holidays
Closing date:
Friday 10th July

Overview
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of audit in the UK within a leading independent regulator for audit, reporting and governance at a pivotal momentof technological change.
As a Policy Specialist, you will play a key role in developing policy and guidance on theuse of emerging technologies, including AI - within audit and assurance.

Working at the intersection of audit, regulation and innovation, you will help ensure technology is adopted in a way that enhances audit quality and supports economic growth.
You will contribute toa high-profile and evolving policy agenda, translating complex technical developments into clear, practical guidance for the audit profession. This role offers exposure to international standard-setting bodies, senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams across the regulatory landscape.
This position is idealfor candidates with a background in audit, accounting policy, or technology/AIpolicy who are keen to step into a forward-looking role where intellectual curiosity, writing ability and stakeholder engagement are critical.

Key Responsibilities

Support the drafting of guidance on the application of technology in audit, including AI and emerging tools
Translate complex technical and policy concepts into clear, practical and accessible written outputs
Engage with audit firms, technology providers, regulators and international bodies to gather insight and influence thinking
Contribute to the development of UK audit and assurance policy in response to technological change
Support and influence international standard setters across audit, assurance and ethics
Collaborate across internal teams to ensure a consistent regulatory approach to audit technology
Monitor developments in AI and other emerging technologies, assessing implications for audit quality and standards
Build and maintain a strong professional network across the audit, regulatory and technology landscape
Skills &Experience Required
Essential

Qualified accountant or demonstrable expertise in technology / AI policy
Strong understanding of auditing and ethical standards in the UK or strong understanding of technology policy frameworks
Knowledge of emerging technologies relevant to audit, particularly AI (including generative or agentic AI)
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas
Experience engaging with stakeholders across professional, regulatory or technical environments
Ability to interpret technical material and distil underlying principles into policy-relevant outputs
Collaborative approach with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams Desirable

Experience with in a regulator, standard setter, Big 4 firm or central policy function
Understanding of how technology is applied in audit and associated policy challenges
Experience contributing to policy development or standard-setting processes
Exposure to international working groups or cross-border regulatory environments
Interest in AI governance, AI safety or emerging regulatory frameworks
Person Specification

Outstanding written communicator
Intellectually curious, with a strong interest in emerging technology
Proactive and adaptable, able to operate in a developing policy area
Strong analytical thinker, comfortable working with nuanced and complex topics
Confident engaging and influencing a wide range of stakeholders
Collaborative team player, able to work effectively in a flat team structure
Open to development and stepping into a growing, evolving policy discipline
The Team
You will join ahigh-impact policy function within a UK regulator, working at the forefront of thinking on technology in audit and assurance.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new and rapidly emerging policy area at the intersection of audit and AI, with significant scope for growth and professional development.
The organisation offers:

A progressive and high-profile regulatory environment
Opportunities to contribute to international standard setting
A strong commitment to flexibility and work/life balance
A collaborative and inclusive culture with clear public interest purpose

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