Senior Internal Auditor

Overview

In this role you will lead and execute internal audits within a public-sector environment, from planning through follow-up, delivering risk-based, systems and compliance reviews. You will identify control weaknesses, offer practical recommendations, and provide trusted audit advice to stakeholders. There are opportunities to contribute to broader projects, enhance audit practices, and mentor junior staff. The role blends autonomy with collaboration, with hybrid working and a London presence, supporting governance across a diverse organisation.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working
• London office presence
• Autonomy in role
• Exposure across a diverse organisation
• Development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning and scoping through reporting and follow-up
• Conduct risk-based, systems and compliance reviews
• Identify control weaknesses and provide practical recommendations
• Act as a trusted audit adviser to stakeholders across the organisation
• Contribute to wider projects and investigations
• Support development of junior colleagues and improve audit practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure audit findings drive action

Key requirements

• Five or more years of internal audit experience in UK public sector
• Experience in local government is advantageous
• Professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA
• Strong risk-based auditing experience and knowledge of local government environment
• Right to work in the UK with relevant UK experience
• Sponsorship not available

• Stakeholder engagement
• Clear communication
• Advisory mindset
• Risk-based internal auditing
• Audits from planning to reporting
• Control testing and issue validation

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