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Job summary

As Senior Internal Audit Manager, you will play a key role in helping The Pensions Regulator deliver its objectives by providing independent assurance, insight and challenge across the organisation. Working closely with the Head of Internal Audit, you will lead the delivery of the Internal Audit plan, oversee a team of Internal Auditors, and manage relationships with external delivery partners. You will work with senior leaders to ensure audit activity aligns with organisational priorities, risks and desired outcomes, while helping to strengthen governance, risk management and control frameworks. The role involves overseeing audit work from planning through to reporting and follow-up, providing evidence-based assurance and identifying opportunities for improvement. You will also contribute to organisational transformation by offering insight into change risks, delivery and value realisation. Alongside leading audit activity, you will coach and develop colleagues, build strong relationships across the organisation, and help create a culture of continuous improvement. Through your work, you will support effective decision-making and help ensure that The Pensions Regulator continues to deliver value and positive outcomes for savers and the wider pensions landscape.

Job description

• Hold either a Chartered/MIIA internal audit qualification (or international equivalent recognised by IIA Global) or full membership of a recognised CCAB accountancy body.
• Extensive senior-level internal audit experience, including engagement with Executive Committee and Board stakeholders.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, supporting personal and professional development.
• Experience delivering robust, evidence-based and independent assurance opinions to agreed timescales.
• Deep knowledge of internal audit standards, governance, risk management and control frameworks.
• Knowledge of financial and operational risks and controls in a government context, with the ability to identify weaknesses and develop practical solutions.
• Strong communication, consulting and influencing skills, including the ability to provide constructive challenge and translate audit findings into clear recommendations.
• Experience working in complex or changing environments, with a focus on continuous improvement, innovation and organisational impact.

Person specification

• Enjoys helping organisations improve through insight, assurance and continuous improvement.
• Values collaboration and building trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Is motivated by developing people, supporting learning and building team capability.
• Enjoys working across strategic priorities, risk and organisational change.
• Likes turning complex information into clear, practical actions that support better outcomes.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £75,099, Pensions Regulator contributes £21,756 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).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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Selection process details

Shortlisting w/c 3rd August.

Interviews w/c 10th August.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

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).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk
• Email : recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk