The Role

Are you an experienced audit manager?

Would you like to lead a team in delivering high quality end-to-end audits and projects?

If you are a leader with drive and enthusiasm and answered YES to both questions, we would love to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audit Manager role in our Internal Audit Partnership to support the Head and Deputy Head with the operational management of the service.

We are The South West London Audit Partnership, one of the largest local authority shared audit services, in the UK. You will be working across the partner authorities as part of a modern, forward thinking shared internal audit service.

About the role

You will assist in maintaining an effective internal audit in accordance with Council policies and practice within the context of the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards. You will lead, manage and develop a team of in-house staff, deliver your own portfolio of audits where your specialist knowledge and skills add value and work alongside audit specialists and private sector contractors. Additionally, you will plan, control and co-ordinate the work required to deliver the Internal Audit plans and objectives to ensure that efficient and effective quality services are provided to enhance each Council’s internal control framework.

You’ll need

• To have substantial internal audit experience at a senior level, as well as experience of working with senior managers and other key stakeholders, ideally in the public sector.
• To enjoy working with people, including senior managers across the organisation.
• To have a demonstrable ability to effectively lead a team and deliver high quality end-to-end audits and projects.
• To have the technical experience and expertise to support new developments and major change programmes by providing clear and constructive advice on risk, governance and internal control matters.
• To have ability to effectively engage and influence in a constructive manner and to demonstrate the value of a modern, agile and effective internal audit service.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Andrew Hamilton, Head of South West London Audit Partnership on 0208891 7295.

Agile working

At Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, we care more about how you work and what you achieve, rather than where you work on any given day. The difference you can make to our local communities is what really matters most to us, service delivery must always come first. We have carefully considered agile ways of working to provide the best experience for residents, stakeholders and our staff. Our agile working strategy actively supports and encourages a dynamic work environment and daily working experience. Agile working helps put the needs of our staff at the centre of everything we do, so if specific flexible working arrangements helps you with this, feel free to let us know.

Your wellbeing and the flexible way in which you can work is and will remain a key priority for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. We want you to thrive and feel empowered in your work!

Benefits

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home, compressed hours, term time only, job shares and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore. We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 40 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities is also offered.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  2^nd October 2023

Shortlisting Date: 3^rd October 2023

Interview Date: 12^th October 2023 (there will be a test as part of the interview)

Useful Information:

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams, including Black, Asian, and other Minority Ethnic people.

Equality

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

The application process for this campaign will be anonymised.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils