Grade 6/Senior Management post within public sector, assisting in building a new internal audit function and deputising for the Head of Internal Audit.

Client Details

Our client is a civil service body which is fundamental in the protection of pensions in the UK.

Our client partners with employers and those running pensions so that people can save safely for their retirement.

Our client aims to be a strong, agile, fair and efficient regulator.

They seek to gain the respect of employers, trustees and other stakeholders and are committed to making their organisation a great place to work.

They put their employees first and do all they can to support our people to reach their full potential including offering qualification support to further your development.

Our client is an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual's age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

Description

Reporting into the Head of Internal Audit, applying guidance from the Executive Director of Strategy & Risk;

Assisting with the design, implementation and development of a newly created Internal Audit function;

Write Internal Audit plans for the approval of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee;

Run management of the Internal Audit plan and ensure effective and tiely delivery of audits;

Write Audit and Risk Assurance Committee reports and at times, present those findings at committee meetings;

Effectively engage with the Senior Leadership Team, Executive Committee, Board and Audit and Risk Assurance Committee;

Utilise Internal Audit to add value to improve the organisation's operations.

Act promptly on feedback and issues.

Promote equality and diversity.

Profile

Relevant Internal Audit qualification such as; CIA, PIA and IRM;

Experience of applying Public Sector Internal Audit Standards;

Demonstrable skills in applying the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF);

Internal Audit delivery and project management skill's;

Experience of reporting to, and presenting to, the Audit & Risk Committee;

Proactive people management skills in order to recognise and reward good performance; promote personal and professional development;

Experience of working in a regulatory body would be useful but not essential.



Job Offer

Salary between £53,777 and £71,387 (£61,000 at mid-range which has been signed off)

· Civil Service Pension arrangements

· discretionary bonus arrangements;

· access to performance related pay progression;

· 25 days annual leave provision;

· flexible working arrangements;

· development opportunities;

· enhanced parental leave arrangements;

· a free employee assistance programme;

· an excellent office location in Brighton with expectation to be in the office circa 2 days per week;

If you pass the first advert screening you will be asked to write 750 words setting out how your experience and skills meet our essential criteria