Organisation

Our client is a large, complex and purpose-led organisation operating within the UK charity and faith sector, with annual income of approximately £325m. Supporting a wide range of national programmes, services and stakeholders, the organisation offers a highly varied environment with significant organisational breadth and complexity. The Risk & Assurance team is well established, highly respected internally and recognised externally, having received industry awards for the quality of its internal audit work. The team provides assurance, risk management, counter fraud and insurance services across a diverse portfolio of entities and operations. The organisation promotes an inclusive culture where people from all backgrounds, faiths and beliefs are welcomed and valued.

The Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Internal Auditor to join an award-winning assurance function in a broad and visible role. Reporting into senior audit leadership, you will plan, lead and deliver a range of complex, risk-based internal audit and advisory assignments across the organisation. Acting as a trusted business partner, you will engage with senior management and stakeholders to assess governance, risk management and control frameworks, providing practical recommendations that support continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading end-to-end internal audit reviews from planning through to final reporting.
• Supporting the development and delivery of the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Building effective relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Identifying control weaknesses, risk exposures and opportunities for improvement.
• Contributing to the development of internal audit methodology, systems and automation.
• Assisting with reporting to senior leadership, trustees and Audit & Risk Committees.
• Providing internal controls and risk management advice on key organisational initiatives.

This role offers exposure to a diverse range of operational, financial, governance and strategic risks within a complex and highly visible organisation.

The Person

We are interested in speaking with candidates who hold a recognised professional qualification such as IIA, CIA, ACA or ACCA and have experience delivering risk-based internal audit assignments in complex organisations.

You will ideally bring:

• Experience leading complex internal audit reviews across multiple business areas.
• Strong understanding of risk, governance and internal control frameworks.
• The ability to build credibility with senior management and governance bodies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative and pragmatic approach to internal audit.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and present complex data effectively.

Applicants from the charity, not-for-profit, public sector, financial services, pensions, investment or commercial sectors will all be considered. Internal auditors making their first move from practice or co-source environments are also encouraged to apply, provided they have experience delivering risk-based audit assignments.

What's in it for you?

• Salary of £60,000
• Hybrid working with just one day per week in the office
• 28 days annual leave plus 3 additional discretionary days
• Exceptional non-contributory pension scheme of 8% to 15%
• Strong work-life balance and flexible working culture
• Opportunity to join an award-winning internal audit team
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and a broad organisational risk landscape
• Genuine opportunity to influence governance, risk and control across a large and complex organisation

How To Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV detailing your current experience and qualifications.

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