Role: Group IT Control Test Lead

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA - Flexible Working Options

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Company: EG Group

About the Role…

We have an exciting new opportunity for an IT Control Test Lead to join our Group IT Risk and Control Team and drive continuous improvement into our Controls testing and compliance activities alongside our UK and European colleagues.

The team operates as a hybrid 1st/2nd line function, collaborating closely with IT, Control Owners, and Operators to manage IT controls, assess technology risks, and enhance the IT Risk and Control Framework, policies, and practices. Reporting directly into the IT Risk and Control Manager, you will have the opportunity to partner with stakeholders across the business identifying and ensuring adequate controls are in place.

If you are a self-starter, capable of driving initiatives through to completion, this may be the perfect role for you!

Working as part of a small but growing team, you will be based at our EG Group Headquarters in Lancashire with flexible working options.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance testing on in scope IT General Controls (ITGC) to determine design and/or operational effectiveness of controls in line with our methodology and to external audit standard
• Work with 3rd party suppliers to ensure adequate controls assurance is in place including the performance of SOC control reviews
• Perform quality assurance reviews over SOC and ITGC testing activities conducted by the wider team
• Lead on issues management and remediation activities to drive improvement over controls performance
• Provide operational support for new controls, owners and operators and look for ways to improve maturity across process, technology and people
• Provide training and development to control owners and operators, along with ensuring training materials are up to date
• Manage the test schedule using ServiceNow to ensure controls are tested in priority order and adjustments are made as the overall risk profile changes across the IT landscape
• Inform stakeholders of improvement opportunities and control weaknesses, providing actionable feedback and recommendations
• Enhance and refine the testing methodology, adapting best practices and innovative approaches
• Look for ways to enhance productivity and reduce error rate through controls automation using existing tools and technologies
• Conduct continuous reviews on best working practices in ServiceNow to improve performance and stakeholder experience
• Enhance reporting and look for innovative ways to produce data for different stakeholder types
• Drive an effective risk & control culture across EG Group, promoting accountability, responsibility, and action, acting as an IT Control ambassador for the Technology function to ensure best practices are shared and actions delivered

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified to degree level with CISA, CRISC or equivalent / QBE.
• ITIL, COBIT knowledge – Desirable
• Knowledge of ServiceNow - Desirable
• Demonstrate ability to lead an IT control testing programme.
• Experience of working within an external audit team or managing external IT audits from within a corporate environment.
• Confident in all aspects of IT General Controls design and test across access, change and operations domains.
• Experience of working with/reviewing SOC reports.
• Able to partner within and beyond the team, building productive, cross business relationships
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to remain focused and self-driven in a changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, being able to decipher sometimes complex information to analyse and report to different audiences
• Organised, methodical with excellent project management skills

Benefits & Rewards

• Private Medical Healthcare
• Performance Based Bonus Scheme
• Flexible Working Options
• Employee Life Assurance
• EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
• ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
• EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
• Smart Health – 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
• Learning & Development – access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
• Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
• Free Secure Car Parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Flexi-Time
• Prayer and Ablution Facilities
• Shower Facilities
• Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
• Work Anniversary Rewards
• Free Eye Test

Who are EG Group? 

EG Group is one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.

Founded in 2001 by the Issa family with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, today the company is at the forefront of delivering an innovative approach to forecourt convenience retail.

At EG Group, we pride ourselves on being recognised for our investment model, trading performance and more importantly, providing a best-in-class customer experience in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel.

Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.

Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly delivers our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate.

Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.