Job Description

Duties will include (but not limited to):
Ensure that the overall control system is documented and accessible to Senior Management and clearly identifies the three lines of defense to give assurance that controls are in place
Develop and carry out an internal audit programme to complement the "third line of defense" programme of the internal auditors which systematically checks that the controls identified by Senior Leadership are actually being operated correctly and are evidenced as such and recommends improvements to those controls
Review and refresh our training plan in consultation with the GROW team in order to ensure that it meets the needs of assuring that staff understand their control responsibilities and that we continually professionalise the service
Report to the Corporate Leadership Team (monthly) and prepare a report for the Head of Governance to report to the Audit and Risk Committee (quarterly) on the findings of the internal programme of checking and progress against recommended actions
Working with our independent Internal Auditors and members of the Senior Leadership team to ensure smooth running of the end-to-end process of their programme
Build effective relationships across our teams and partners which reflect our values of partnership, respect and pride
Understand the regulatory requirements and ensure records are kept to evidence these in areas of responsibility

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Audit, governance, risk assessment and management Financial management and budgeting Compliance and due diligenceThe ideal candidate will have experience in the sector, however this requirement can be flexible.