Senior Internal Auditor (Internal Applicants Only)

Overview

As Senior Internal Auditor, you will contribute to the University’s risk-based assurance framework, reporting to the Audit and Risk Committee. You will handle diverse audits in a growing, post-merger environment, driving improvement and practical recommendations. You will work within the University Secretary’s Office, collaborating with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance. This role offers scope to shape audit practice and support the University’s objectives through insightful, independent assessment.

Pay / Benefits

• sector-leading salary
• pension scheme
• comprehensive staff training and development
• hybrid working
• inclusive culture and equality, diversity and inclusion
• opportunity to contribute to transformation

Responsibilities

• Plan and research audits using internal and external resources to support a risk-based process aligned with the IA Manual
• Manage multiple large or complex audits concurrently, solo or with team members
• Produce concise audit reports with clear opinions and context, and propose pragmatic recommendations to improve risk management

Key requirements

• Inquisitive, resilient, proactive self-starter with energy and commitment to strong governance
• Strong report writing skills to convey findings clearly and with appropriate context
• Good interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders and auditees with integrity, tact and diplomacy

• inquisitive
• resilience
• proactivity
• risk-based auditing
• audit planning
• report writing

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