Senior Internal Auditor
Posted 1 day ago by Public Sector Recruitment
£30 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: The Senior Internal Auditor role involves leading a diverse portfolio of complex audits within a public sector team, reporting to the Internal Audit Manager. The position requires supervising junior staff and collaborating with various stakeholders to influence change and improve governance. This contract opportunity offers a chance to make a significant organizational impact while ensuring compliance with internal audit standards. The role is suited for experienced auditors looking to enhance their leadership and technical skills in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver a portfolio of complex audits across a range of service areas
- Lead and supervise internal audit staff
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders
- Provide clear, insightful audit reports and recommendations
- Support organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with internal audit standards and best practice
Key Skills:
- Proven experience delivering audits in a client-facing environment
- Experience managing or supervising staff (preferred but not essential)
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Solid understanding of internal audit standards and principles
- Excellent communication, report writing, and analytical skills
- Confident using technology to support audit delivery and innovation
Salary (Rate): £30/hour
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Senior Internal Auditor (PO2) – Contract Opportunity
Are you an experienced Internal Auditor ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role within a highly regarded public sector team? This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-profile audits while making a real organisational impact.
The Role
Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, you will lead on a diverse portfolio of audits across multiple service areas. You’ll also supervise junior audit staff and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior managers, partner organisations, and external auditors.
This role offers the chance to influence change, improve governance, and support key strategic objectives across a large and dynamic organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver a portfolio of complex audits across a range of service areas
- Lead and supervise internal audit staff
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders
- Provide clear, insightful audit reports and recommendations
- Support organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with internal audit standards and best practice
About You
Proven experience delivering audits in a client-facing environment
Experience managing or supervising staff (preferred but not essential)
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Solid understanding of internal audit standards and principles
Excellent communication, report writing, and analytical skills
Confident using technology to support audit delivery and innovation
Qualifications
You may already hold or be working towards a recognised qualification such as:
CCAB accountancy qualification
CMIIA, CIA, QIAL or equivalent
Additional Information
Contract length: up to 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days on-site)
IR35 status: Inside IR35
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected audit function, gain exposure to high-impact work, and further develop your leadership and technical expertise in a supportive environment.