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Internal Audit Manager
Job summary
INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER
House of Lords – Clerk of the Parliaments Office
BELONG HERE. TOGETHER, WE MAKE PARLIAMENT HAPPEN.
As an Internal Audit Manager, you’ll play an important role in supporting the UK’s parliamentary democracy. Your work will help Members carry out their responsibilities effectively — contributing to something bigger than any one role.
You’ll be part of a collaborative community, working alongside colleagues from a wide range of professions. Together, we make Parliament happen.
You’ll be based on the Parliamentary Estate in Westminster — a unique working environment shaped by history and powered by the people who work here today.
Job description
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering a high-impact Internal Audit service, helping to provide assurance and insight across the organisation. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll lead and deliver a varied portfolio of audits, contribute to the development of a risk-based audit plan, and help ensure key actions and improvements are implemented effectively.
You'll work collaboratively with colleagues across governance, business improvement and change functions, while championing the advisory role of Internal Audit and building strong relationships with senior management. As a senior member of the team, you'll mentor and support colleagues, helping to develop capability and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Person specification
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who can bring their skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution here.
You’ll be:
- Professionally qualified: CMIIA or CCAB with appropriate IA management experience
You’ll have:
- Experience in an IA leadership role including direct management of audit staff
- Knowledge and practical application of a risk based planning approach.
- Practical knowledge of current IA best practice, including approaches, tools and techniques
- Established knowledge of current professional standards and their application
- Ability to deliver high-quality audit work to agreed timescales
- Strong communication skills and the ability to convey information to senior stakeholders clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
It would be even better if you have (or are willing to learn):
- Established team ethic and an ability to prioritise the objectives of the section at all times.
- Ability to recognise and develop opportunities for continuous improvement of all elements of the IA function.
For full details, please see the job description.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £60,500, House of Lords contributes £17,526 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).What you’ll get in return
This is an exciting opportunity to influence organisational improvement beyond traditional audit activity. You'll also deputise for the Head of Internal Audit, gaining valuable exposure to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
Working at the House of Lords means joining a community that values your wellbeing, growth and contribution.
You’ll benefit from:
- 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after one year)
- Generous Civil Service pension scheme
- A comprehensive Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities across diverse professions
- The chance to witness democracy in action and work in a place of historic national significance
The work we do is vital to the House of Lords — the second chamber of the UK Parliament. It plays a critical role in making laws, scrutinising government, and providing independent expertise on national issues.
Things you need to know
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Ready to apply?
If you’re looking for an employer where you can belong, grow and thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Please complete your online application by 23:59 on Sunday 26 July 2026.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).Apply and further information
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Job contact :
- Name : Recruitment Team
- Email : hlrecruitment@parliament.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : hlrecruitment@parliament.uk
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Job Description - Internal Audit Manager Opens in new window (docx, 1215kB)Salary range
- £60,500 - £70,700 per year