Head of Audit & Compliance - Enforcement

Location: National / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive

At Marston Holdings
, we deliver trusted, regulated enforcement services across the UK. We’re seeking a strategic, senior audit professional to lead our audit and compliance function for enforcement operations, ensuring robust risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational integrity.

This is a high impact leadership role
, providing visibility to the Executive Board and Audit Committees, with responsibility for shaping and embedding a culture of compliance and accountability across the business.

As Head of Audit & Compliance - Enforcement
, you will contribute towards the design, implementation, and maintenance of a risk based audit framework aligned with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practice. You will lead audits, deliver clear and actionable insights to senior stakeholders, and ensure corrective actions and continuous improvement are embedded across operations.
You will manage and mentor the audit team
, maintain strong relationships with regulators, directors, operational leaders, and external auditors, and act as a trusted advisor on audit and compliance matters.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working - (2 - 3 days WFH)
• Permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours/week)
• A wide range of flexible staff benefits, from high street discounts to wellbeing and lifestyle perks
• Healthcare cash plan
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages (eligibility criteria apply)

• Develop and deliver strategic, risk based audit plans targeting high risk areas
• Conduct internal audits and projects, providing actionable recommendations in clear reports
• Present audit outcomes and insights to the Executive Board and Audit Committees
• Deliver clear, data‑led insights that enable the executive team to make confident, high‑value decisions
• Build and lead a high performing audit team, promoting professional development
• Embed a culture of compliance and accountability across the business
• Maintain relationships with regulators, external auditors, and internal stakeholders
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, ensuring timely integration into audit practices
• Provide insights from audit data to inform strategic business decisions
• Support implementation and optimisation of audit related systems
• Deliver training or workshops on audit and compliance topics as required

• Professional audit qualification (e.g., IIA, ACA, ACCA)
• Expertise in risk based auditing, internal control frameworks, and regulatory compliance
• Working knowledge of GIAS 2024, UK Corporate Governance Code 2024, ECCTA 2023, UK Bribery Act 2010
• Minimum 5 years’ audit experience, ideally in enforcement or other highly regulated environments
• Proven experience leading audit teams and delivering strategic audit programs
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

• Degree‑level education
• Experience in enforcement, financial services, or other regulated sectors

• Senior leadership role with strategic influence and visibility at Executive and Board level
• Lead a high‑performing audit team in a growing, market‑leading organisation
• Opportunity to shape compliance and risk frameworks across enforcement operations
• Competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities

If you’re a strategic audit professional with proven leadership experience and a passion for compliance in a regulated environment, we’d love to hear from you.