Internal Audit Delivery Manager

Job Details

What is the job role?

As our new Internal Audit Delivery Manageryou will play a pivotal role in delivering our audit plan and upholding professional audit standards.

You will:

• Lead the supervision, review and quality assurance of audit work across the team.
• Undertake your own high‑quality audit assignments from planning through to reporting.
• Support the Chief Internal Auditor in delivering an effective, professional and responsive audit function.
• Help shape and embed continuous improvement within the team

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a qualified and / or experienced Internal Auditor with:

• A strong understanding of the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector.
• A proven ability to supervise, coach and support auditors to deliver high‑quality work.
• Excellent IT skills and confidence in leading the end‑to‑end audit process.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, professional ethics and adding value through assurance work.

If you are ready for a rewarding challenge and want to make a meaningful impact on the Council’s governance and performance, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact the Chief Internal Auditor, Karen Tyler at [contact hidden]

When applying, your personal statement should highlight:

• Your internal audit experience
• Your experience supervising or reviewing the work of others
• How you motivate and manage staff performance
• Your contribution to delivering high‑quality audit outcomes

 Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with progression
• 28-33 annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Inclusive employee networks and wellbeing support

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled '[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Application Process'.

If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Interview date(s): 18th to 22nd May 2026